Brownfields bill gains unanimous passage in Maryland legislature
The Brownfields bill, a compromise between environmentalists and businesses, passed the Senate 46-0 and the House 134-0, aiming to clean up and reuse polluted industrial sites mainly at private expense. It offers liability relief to collaborating firms, loans, grants, and potential tax credits, with MDE flexibility to adjust rules by site type, and bars known polluters from eligibility. Gov. Glendening expected to sign into law.
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Senate
House of Delegates
Glendening
Department of the Environment
MDE
Barrymore at Morris Mechanic stage in Baltimore
Christopher Plummer’s Barrymore on stage delivers a rousing portrait of John Barrymore, the gilded prince of American theatre. The show blends glamour and grit with a probing look at a life haunted by fame, delving into Shakespearean echoes and backstage frailties as Plummer rages, roars, and captivates audiences.
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Christopher Plummer
Barrymore
Baltimore
Morris Mechanic
William Luce
America
John Barrymore
Hollywood
Drew Barrymore
Jack
Ethel
Lionel
Mr. Plummer
Piffies
Montreal
Glenda Jackson
Sly Iago
James Earl Jones
Moor
Mechanic’s
Mr. Luce
Death
Gene Fowler
Gene Saks
Hecuba
Richard Crookshank
Michael Mastro
Son of York
Baltimore Center For
Shakespeare
Hume Cronyn
Richard Burton
Haslet
Septic Repair Saga in Frederick County
Barbara Helinski-Graves recalls the minefield of septic repair after a failed drain field caused basement flooding. Neighbors share horror stories while a track hoe and skid loader fascinate family for two days. Final cost comes in under estimate though yard is a muddy mess and pets suffer muddy feet.
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Health Department
Frederick County
Tonka Toys
Barbara Helinski-Graves
Frederick
Snowbound Frederick County Braces for More Flurries and Closings
Ten inches of snow halted traffic as all Frederick County public schools closed. Drifts reached four to six feet in rural areas. many east-west roads remained shut. Frederick City Officer Arnold Simmons stopped a drunk driver at Second and Bentz, and Hood College announced a minstrel show for Feb 22. Governor Mandel named election and health officials, with Senate approval pending. Snow totals ranged from one to three inches countywide, and a temporary Carroll Creek bridge on Highlands Street was finished, reopening the street.
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Frederick County
Frederick City
Arnold Simmons
Second
Bentz
Simmons
West South Street
Marvin Mandel
Harry H. Reid
Donald C. Whitworth
E. Robert Bowlus
Frederick
Board of Election
Franklin C. Smith
Jefferson
Frances Duvall
Walkersville
Mary Storm
State Health Coordinating Council
Senate
Carroll Creek
Highland Street
Pride Over Anger in Urbana School Letter
A Urbana High School student argues Pride, not anger, should drive views on new facilities. The writer recalls aging local schools with portables and poor conditions, praises Frederick County leadership, and credits teachers and administrators for guiding modern technology.
All is not lost for elected board
In a briefing on state legislative action, citizens see that voters cannot decide on an elected school board, revealing frustration with Maryland government and bureaucracies. The piece critiques petition rights and the tendency of officials to be puffed up by power and influence.
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Maryland
MVA
Readers condemn local voting rights stance on school board
A letter argues Frederick County residents should vote on an elected school board and denounces officials for delaying and doubting minority participation. It singles out Donald Elliott Sue Hecht John Derr and David Brinkley for voting against voters’ rights. The piece also critiques child support enforcement and portrays “deadbeat” labels as unfair to working parents.
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Frederick
Frederick County
Donald Elliott
Carroll County
Sue Hecht
John Derr
David Brinkley
Debates Over Deadbeat Parents Across Sides
The piece discusses split views on delinquent parents, arguing not all late payers are “deadbeats.” It notes many parents work hard to support children amid daily expenses, visits requiring more funds for food clothing and entertainment, plus holidays and school costs.
Letters to the Editor Policy and Contact Details
The Frederick News Post invites signed letters with the writer’s name address and home and business phone numbers for verification. Due to high volume, publication cannot be guaranteed and some letters may be abridged. Send by mail to The Frederick News Post 200 E Patrick St Frederick MD 21705 or via fax or email.
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Wynnewood
Corrine Edwards
Valley Stream
N.Y
Marian G. Smith
Polly Smith
Hagerstown
Catoctin Sertoma Club
Thurmont
Joy Puckett
Urbana High School
Urbana
Kemptown
New Market
Windsor
Board of Education
Lauren Stavely
Monrovia
Susan Thompson
Denny and
Vonda Weikert
Middletown
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