End of MSPAP era urged by editorial on tests
The piece argues MSPAP tests will vanish, restoring focus to teaching and parental reading. It critiques Maryland officials and urges parents to ignore detailed test reports, read with children, and improve core literacy while educators and administrators use tests for self evaluation.
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State Board of Education
Annapolis
Maryland General Assembly
Frederick County
Maryland
Vassar An
Greenspan blamed for slowdown and costs rising
The piece argues government and Greenspan’s rate hikes slowed the economy. It cites rising unemployment claims to 338000, GDP growth 2.4 percent, declines in durable goods, auto sales, and home sales, with high oil prices from OPEC and EPA gas formulations adding pump costs. It urges the Fed to cut rates at its Dec 19 meeting to avert a recession.
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Federal Reserve
Alan
Greenspan
Ain
Wall Street
America
Amenca
Amencan Red Cross
SMR Research Corp
Maryland
John Garza
Wall Street Journal
Boo.com
Fed
Pets Com
OPEC
Amerits
Energy Department
Nough Petroleum
Cernept
Bill Richardson
Environmental Protection Agency
Justice Department
Microsoft
Sprint
Aol-Time-Warner
Magpie sighting and county bridge concerns span local items
A Magpie observed by Hovhard Brandenburg near his home led to confirmation by Mabel Hoyler and ornithologists Sara Quinn and Hodgers Smith. County Engineer Roger H Willard reports the Thur mont Foxille Head bridge undermined by high water, with a 2 foot drop risk. Frederick County NAACP re elected officers as Pioneer Pottery hosts its winter show with John Thies and Mark Barto. Ronald Hackett named outstanding Walkersville High sophomore for Hugh O Day program 1981. USPS certificates awarded to Lester Bentert and Rodney Lentz at Bethesda academy.
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Hovhard Brandenburg
Geids
Hes
Mabel Hoyler
Sara Quinn
Hodgers Smith
Roger H Willard
Thurmont-Foxille Head
Lestat
Letters discuss growth limits and public facilities in Frederick County
In a Frederick County letter exchange Glenn Griffin of New Market and Joyce Lento of Mount Airy argue growth control rules and public facility requirements, noting local developments faced delays, potential land costs rising eight thousand dollars, and impacts on landowners and natives while urging accountability for past planning.
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Edith Bader
Frederick County
Frederick Boas
Aiready
Break the Cycle policy uneven across counties
A reader letter from Hagerstown condemns the Douglas Scott Arey note on probation violations and urine tests. It argues Frederick and Kennedy Townsend’s Break the Cycle program applies two standards of justice depending on location, implying the policy is fractured.
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Frederick
Hagerstown
Kennedy- Townsend
Frederick residents weigh in on historic district rules
A Frederick reader voices support for a property maintenance program and enforcement plan while others demand safeguards against bypassing historic district rules. The letter cites local government backing and urges feedback on the initiative, mentioning safety, compliance access, and penalties.
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Historic District Commission
Frederick
Teachers Work Long Days In County Education Debate
A veteran teacher defends long hours and impact on students and families while criticizing critics of expanding services. The speaker argues current board inherited challenges and deserves recognition for efforts as they confront staffing and resource growth.
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County
CE Ee Een Ea Tenkea Beeen Bet
Beauty and Blight in Downtown Property Care
Nov edition notes new properties needing code management and a plan to address neglected lots. Most residents maintain homes and businesses, keeping downtown attractive, while a few owners fail to keep properties up to standard. Mayor Grimes supports a carrot and stick approach to enforce compliance and improve the district.
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Ara Ma. P
Joe Grimes
Mdois Progrem
Is This Justice for a Serial Offender Released?
A reader voices outrage at a parole decision, arguing a man who assaulted four others should not be released. He questions risks, laws, and the fairness of the system, expressing anger at government and justice processes.
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Taksoo
Ste
Resident in Frederick Community Recounts Five Years
A reader recalls five years living in Frederick and reflects on changes, concerns, and personal observations about local life and housing. The fragmentary note mentions neighborhoods, a youthful neighbor, and a sense of time passing in the community.
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Frederick
South Frederick
We're on right track not Roy in letters to editor
A fragment quotes a speaker saying human beings the countless letters to the editor speak to finding homes out there and hints at ongoing civic concerns about housing. The remark underscores community outreach and the search for suitable habitats.
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Earl Spencer
Mr. Spencer
USA
Christopher
Roy
Letters to the Editor Items From The Frederick News Post
Letters to the Editor describe brief reader opinions and notes on publication rules. The piece references submission expectations and limits for letters and poetry while signaling a policy on what content is or isn t published.
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