Cullen Center's Victor Cullen Center Audited for Reform Efforts
Maryland voices criticize the Department of Juvenile Services while praising private contractor Youth Services International at Victor Cullen near Frederick. An audit cites 35 contract lapses, chiefly daily group meetings, but supporters argue the Cullen effort shows intent to reform failing juvenile prisons.
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Department of Juvenile Services
Victor Cullen
Frederick County
Cullen
Maryland
Hickey
Baltimore
Youth Services International
DJS
Trust in open spaces fuels Poolesville debate over Saudi development
Dolores Milmoe of Poolesville writes that Montgomery County must protect its agricultural preservation district amid plans for a 525 acre development south of Poolesville. She notes the spread includes six schools, a wastewater plant, a mosque, dozens of homes, roads and well drilling, risking open space and farm land while urging adherence to the Master Plan and collaborative site search. Milmoe, president of For a Rural Montgomery FARM, argues residents distrust local governance over environmental protection and urges action to prevent industrial incursions into protected lands.
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Ontgomery County
Saudi Arabia
Poolesville
Islamic Saudi Academy
Montgomery County
Maryland
Dickerson
Bill Hussman
ISA
Dolores Milmoe
Montgomery
Maryland legislators contact list for District 4
A detailed contact roster for Maryland senators and delegates from District 4 and surrounding areas. Includes names such as Senator John Derr, Delegate Sue Hecht, Delegate Lane Snodgras, Delegate J Anita Stup, and others with office addresses in Annapolis. Toll free line available at 1-800-492-7122.
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John Derr
James Senate
Annapoli
Sue Hecht
Love Hone
Annapolis
Lane Snodgras
Lowe House
Annapolis Mid
J. Anita Stup
Frederick
Carrell
Tan Ferguson
Brig
David Brinkley
Paul Stull
Donald Efistt
Environmental funding under threat in Contract With America
Commentary warns the new House Republican plan to curb environmental programs and impose a moratorium on federal regulations. It argues many safeguards have improved air and water quality over two decades while urging defense of existing rules and targeted reforms rather than sweeping cuts.
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America
Congress
Radical right targets environmental safeguards and species protection
Bonnie Erbe argues that anti regulation efforts threaten federal environmental rules including habitat preservation mandates. She warns the Job Creation and Wage Enhancement Act could compensate landowners if species protections lower property values. The piece cites poll data and praises Roosevelt Buckley conservationism while urging rational Senate action.
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Theodore Roosevelt
National Park System
James Buckley
New York
William F
Federal Court of Appeals
Washington, D.C
Buckley
Senate
Times Mirror
Bonnie Erbe
Mutual
NBC
Scripps Howards News Service
Fires, fog, and civic notes from Frederick County
Dense fog slows Maryland traffic and sparks minor crashes while rainfall ends and winds turn colder. In Frederick County ALAN T. Clarke, 42, buys a marriage license to wed Lillian Price, 24, of Baltimore. Salvage drives begin March 1 as Scouting groups collect scrap paper. State Board funds $2.6 million for a Vocational-Technical Center. State Police pilots reassigned to Andrews AFB amid criticism. Ambulance group protests loss of local heli copter. Frederick Lions Club hears discuss Blue Laws reform momentum in the Maryland Legislature.
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Alan T. Clarke
Waynesboro Club
Blue Ridge
Frederick
Lillian Price
Baltimore
Lions Club
Robert J. Bailey
Credit Bureau of
Maryland
Cullen funding for a good cause
Jenny Lewis of Thurmont argues that funding Victor Cullen programs aids public schools and youth rehabilitation. She defends the campus as a legitimate school, refuting claims it is a jail, and urges community involvement to support safer futures.
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Victor Cullen
Blue Ridge Summit
City Spends Thrice Budget on Graffiti Cleanup
Frederick report shows city allocating far above normal funds to graffiti prevention and vandalism cleanup, totaling five times the typical budget. Officials warn ongoing costs may rise as incidents persist and enforcement efforts continue.
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Frederick
Graffiti Column Message Sparks Local Newspaper Protest
Dennis Janda critiques the Graffiti column and calls for its removal from The Frederick News-Post citing growing graffiti, desecration of buildings, tax burdens, and harming Frederick's image. Martin Erlichman of Beth Sholom Congregation comments on religious tolerance and mutual respect among faiths.
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Stonegate Farms
Frederick
Martin Erlichman
Beth Sholom Congregation
Dear Abby advice on Christmas gifts sparks reader debate
A Frederick News-Post reader criticizes a Dear Abby column for suggesting a high school girl ask a Jewish friend if she celebrates Christmas before giving a gift. The letter argues Christmas is a Christian holiday and not everyone celebrates it, noting gifts and trees symbolize Jesus birth and are not universal.
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Abby
God
Frederick News-Post
Jesus
GOP seeks to dismantle public health and environmental programs
Stephen A. Jones of Walkersville warns that the Republican bid to rewrite regulation through a new cost benefit bureau could erode protections and increase risks to children while claiming deregulation as progress. He urges awareness and a streamlined, not dismantled, regulation process.
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Congress
Republican Congress
America
Letters to the Editor policy for The Frederick News-Post
The Frederick News-Post invites letters from readers and asks for name address and phone number for verification. Due to high volume publication cannot be guaranteed and some letters may be edited for taste or clarity. Letters should be sent to the editor at P O Box 578 Frederick Maryland or by telephoning 562 8299.
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Frederick News
Ditor
Ad E. Patrick Sr
P.O
Frederick
Telefon
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