Holiday lights in Frederick area highlight two traditions
The Frederick region shows a white candle window style versus bright color displays, with Thurmont sponsoring a Most Ornamental and Best Holiday Theme contest. Notable local sites include Pine Valley Court and Rosebud Court, while Gaithersburg hosts Seneca Creek State Park Winter Lights, a 3.5 mile drive priced at 10 dollars per car benefiting three charities.
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City Hall clash over Weinberg center and residency rules
Column criticizes a hurried city hall session on Weinberg Center reform and director residency, accusing officials of paternalism and political maneuvering. It cites past deals, raises, and alleged misinformed decisions, urging measured voting and public input before any binding vote.
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Jade Wu
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Lily Hall
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Ron Young
Paul Gordon
Happy Holidays versus Merry Christmas in modern discourse
A reflective piece argues holiday greetings are evolving from Merry Christmas toward Happy Holidays. It notes perceptions of nostalgia, weather myths, political correctness, and personal experiences with gift giving, wrapping, cards, and institutions. It critiques commercial cards and mentions public figures.
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United States
Billard Hillary
Clintons
Democratic National Committee
Fire at Frederick High School party smolders overnight
A fire started by a match used to light decorative candles at Frederick High School party was smothered by a caretaker, but rekindled overnight burning a door and piano before burning out. The event followed later notes on Civitan Club recruitment and local officials.
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Frederick High School
James Ranck
War of the Birds and Graceham Extermination Saga
Local readers recall past efforts to rid Graceham of dense blackbird flocks. Accounts describe sulfur burning from a bucket, Mesurol use and bans, orchard sprays, and public debates over air pollution and culling. The era included county actions, media coverage, and celebrity arrivals during the siege.
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Old Court House
Frederick City
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Thirmont
EA Emrick
Frederick News-Post
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Connie Chung
CBS
Zoe Tia
Welfare Experience Reflections From Emmitsburg Resident
A brief, personal account questions welfare life noting loss of freedoms as the state acts as surrogate parent and requires extensive information on bank accounts and employment verification in Emmitsburg. Local commentary highlights scrutiny of welfare programs and individual privacy concerns.
Welfare reforms and work requirements spark discussion
The piece argues welfare reform, detailing forms, verification, and quarterly updates, then shifts to traffic law debates on fleeing felons, high speed chases, and DUI impacts, with Carl R. Harbaugh and references to law enforcement policy and public safety implications.
Fleeing felons proposal gains support with conditions
The writer endorses making vehicles fleeing police a felony and supports the move while urging lawmakers to review current statutes. They suggest the legislative delegation should assess whether other statutes require changes or additions to improve public safety and legal clarity.
Letters to the Editor at The Frederick News-Post
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