Organ donation bills aim to boost Maryland transplants
Maryland lawmakers push identical House and Senate bills to require hospitals to notify transplant centers when death or near death occurs and let trained staff approach families about donation. A driver license checkoff would fund public education with $1. A Frederick News-Post staffer recently received a kidney transplant, underscoring the need for more donors and education.
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Abstinence Message in School Film Sparks Board Debate
Krystal Picazo criticizes Frederick County Life Advisory Committee for blocking a film promoting abstinence to middle schoolers. She argues the movie emphasizes morals, AIDS facts, and risks of sex without promoting promiscuity, urging voters to address the committee’s agenda ahead of the upcoming school board election.
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Life Advisory Committee
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Frederick County
Alan Guttmacher Institute
Frederick County Public Schools
Krystal Preazo
Thurmond
Meet The Editor Mike Powell at Weekly Online Q&A
The editor announces a Wednesday online response window with Managing Editor Mike Powell. Readers can join or submit questions during the 1:00 to 3:00 pm slot each week. Powell will address inquiries live and provide updates on editorial matters.
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Gambling cash cow fuels politics and government ties
A long view on gambling shows politicians courting casino dollars while the state runs profits from clubs like California’s Bicycle Club in Bell Gardens. An inspector general audit questions management of the government’s stake. trustees’ pay has surged and a sale remains delayed. The piece notes most states allow some gambling, funding budgets and avoiding tax hikes, as a Gambling Commission report looms.
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Gambling Commission
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Jan Moller
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Frederick items note airport funds and politics
Maryland Board of Public Works allocates 46300 to Frederick airport project. Potomac Edison 33 000 volt line between Mount Airy and Union Bridge becomes operational. Jefferson Jackson dinner features Rep Michael J Kirwan as main speaker. Warm spell prompts minor floods in Frederick County. Frederick planners hold a meeting on the Frederick linear park. Gem Laundry reopens after flood damage. Gordon nominate Rabb Sussman Goebricher to Maryland Jewish Hall of Fame. he served as rural Frederick rabbi 1858 to 1890.
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Jewish Historical Society of Maryland
Nathan Hackerman Lodge
B’nai B'rith
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Letter to editor praises Bruce Aderhold humor
A reader thanks Bruce Aderhold for his February 19 Frederick News Post letter of humorous caricature about basket weaving and the wicker phenomenon. The writer jokes about baskets, parties, and hiding the paper from a husband while relating to the sentiment.
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Frederick
Blood drive frustrations spark letter from SUE PARRISH
Middletown resident SUE PARRISH recounts a frustrating Red Cross blood donation experience. She describes eligibility confusion at Independent Fire Hose Co. No. 1, long waits, poor courtesy, and a vow to withhold her pint until the organization improves its efficiency and recognition of donors.
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Letters to the Editor Offer Free Blood Donations
A writer signs JO CHOTO from Frederick offering to donate blood free of charge to any organization that can use it with a cheerful attitude. The note mentions that previous applicants need not re-apply.
Fragmented letter urges safer mall exits and library vision
The writer criticizes Francis Scott Key Mall entry and exit design worsening traffic and hazards. He urges better infrastructure and warns shoppers to avoid the mall, while also proposing upgrades for the C. Burr Artz Library as a park destination with outdoor space, cafe, and cultural activities. Charles H. Klein signs off.
Library board urged to anchor Carroll Creek project
Frederick County Library Board receives praise for expanding services and presence on Carroll Creek Linear Park. Critics urge deeper integration with the Carroll Creek project to attract thousands of weekly visitors and boost downtown activity.
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Carroll Creek
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Letters to the Editor at The Frederick News Post
The Frederick News Post invites signed letters with the writer’s waters name home address and phone numbers for verification. Some letters are abridged due to space and not all letters can be published. Submit by mail fax or email to the listed Frederick address or contact.
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Maryland Senate derails partial birth abortion ban in rebuff
In Annapolis the Maryland Senate used a parliamentary move to derail a bill banning certain abortions, likely killing the measure for the year. The 26-21 vote sent the bill back to Judicial Proceedings Committee, with supporters insisting it would target partial birth abortions but opponents warning it could outlaw more.
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Frederick County Senators Split On Abortion Bill
Frederick County's two state senators divided over an abortion bill. Sen. John Derr voted to send the bill back to committee despite expressing a desire to ban the procedure. Minority Leader Vernon Boozer joined Derr in recommitting, while Sen. Timothy Ferguson criticized GOP leadership for opposing changes and called amendments red herrings.
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Frederick County
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Derr
Maryland
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Bil
Timothy Ferguson
Frederick Carroll
Ferguson
House backs softer Pfiesteria bill in Maryland
A House Environmental Matters Committee vote 12-9 favoring a softer Pfiesteria bill sets up a clash with the Senate over nutrient runoff rules. The measure would require farmers to cut nitrogen by 2003 and phosphorus by 2006 with $1,500 daily fines for noncompliance, while the Senate seeks tighter deadlines and steeper penalties. A conference committee may be needed if the chambers cannot agree.
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