Catoctin High School Named Blue Ribbon Nominee
Catoctin High School is Frederick County’s only Maryland nominee and one of eight statewide for the Blue Ribbon award, signaling strong national recognition potential. Teachers have a 3 percent raise next year after negotiations, though funding depends on county commissioners. The piece lauds teachers' dedication and the value of public schools while noting the pay settlement is not guaranteed.
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Newcomer proposes computer aided mural on Frederick bridge
Bill Goggin of Frederick urges letting a flood of ideas shape a public wall mural on South Carroll Street Bridge. He imagines using integrated graphics to include every suggestion from plow to milk bottle to “I love you,” arguing the approach avoids vetoes and offers broad cultural coverage.
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Foster named to be surgeon general amid media furor
Senator Nancy Kassebaum at a Blair House welfare summit confronted Health Secretary Donna Shalala over reports of Dr. Henry W. Foster Jr. being Clinton’s pick for surgeon general. The White House conceded errors after an initial misstatement regarding abortion records.
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Foster abortion disclosures stain Clinton nominee’s reception
Martin Schram details the Foster nomination controversy as Kassebaum questions abortion history. Foster admits prior abortions under pressure from aides, while Clinton and Shalala face scrutiny over how the information was obtained. Schram notes Bush’s earlier praise of Foster and the political fallout for both administrations.
Frederick High School bands perform at USC benefit game
Fifty Frederick High School bandsmen led by Sperry L. Storm provided entertainment and a partisan cheering section for the Cadets Jaycee sponsored USC benefit basketball game against the County Junior All Stars at the Frederick Armory. The event preceded the County League All Star main game.
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Facing Reality on the Maryland 65 MPH Debate
Maryland weighs raising rural interstate speed limit to 65 mph while proposing radar detector bans and higher fines. Proponents argue safety and revenue incentives align with insurance groups, while a Texas study found no link between detectors and faster or more dangerous driving.
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Downtown Frederick plans spark debate over tourism and growth
Michael John Boswell’s letter to the editor questions the Frederick Brewing Co expansion on South Street. He argues greed motivates the project, while locals value tourism as essential to preserving a historic downtown and a personal sense of quality of life for long-time residents.
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Historic downtown Frederick fuels debate on business growth
Joseph E. Lebher of the Frederick County Chamber of Commerce argues that downtown Frederick has long been a center of industry and trade. He counters stereotypes that view the area as hindering development while promising fair consideration of the Frederick Brewing Co. proposal and addressing neighbors' concerns.
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The note references Emily Gregory and a political sentiment with phrases about throwing someone out, Huey Long comparisons, and a call for the eighth grade to be proud of the students. No clear event, date, or identifiable organizations are described.
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Annette Gilbert Celebrates County Treasurer Victory
Harpers Ferry West Virginia resident Annette Gilbert announces pride in her wife’s win as County Treasurer. The message notes support from Max and Missy and looks forward to the family’s continued involvement in local affairs.
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County government by commissioners or manager
John Hagerhorst argues in a letter that revamping is still needed for Frederick County governance. He recalls past changes, urges adapting the current system to present population, and suggests expanding to 20 commissioners or rethinking a county manager model to keep government citizen-focused.
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