Maryland court records access plan sparks public debate
Editorial urges keeping court records accessible. It condemns proposed limits on computerized searches and argues records are public and should be easy to inspect. Authors support broader openness, including online posting, to aid background checks and public accountability.
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Aryland
Maryland
Judicial
Sat
Frederick
Rockville
Westminster
Hagerstown
Bel Air
Upper Marlboro
Joe
Wandering Jews and Palestinians in the Israel Tale
The memoir recounts a New York Jewish neighborhood collecting coins for Israel during the Six Day War and meeting Palestinians in America and Israel. It notes Golda Meir’s question “Who are the Palestinians?” and Ben-Gurion’s warning that Israel must return conquered lands to avoid wider Arab claims.
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Palestine
New York City
America
Israel
Golda Meir
Russia
Milwaukee
David Ben-Ganon
Labor Party
Howard Kaplan
Baltimore
Jewish Times
Ben-Gurion
Mausiee Alioavbeis Lega
Hanna Siniora
al Fajr
the Dawn
Middle East
Fisai Tyrs
Yasir Arafat
Zalman Melamed
Rabbinical Council
Abba Eban
Europe
Voices and violence shadowing Israel and Palestine declines
Nat Hentoff reflects on abuse allegations by Amnesty International and Palestinian groups while noting Israeli actions and Palestinian violence. He recalls Stern Gang ties to Count Bernadotte’s assassination and voices from Israeli and Palestinian leaders about peace, memory, and perpetual conflict.
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Israel
Ben Gunon
Yalence
Amnesty International
Histore
Stern Gang
Count Bernadotte
Swedish
Red Cross
United Nations
Palestine
Jerusalem
Bernadette
Taxing matters and the impact fee questions in Frederick County
Frederick letters question increases in impact fees for adults, library impact fees on new home buyers, and why no broad real estate transfer tax. They ask if budgets include county enterprise funds for sewer and water, whether mismanagement raises fees, and how landfill issues fit a balanced budget. They critique past politicians and road problems.
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Pew
Frederick County
Letters Criticize Growth and Local Politics Over Rosemont Corridor
A reader warns that extensive growth brings a long lasting mess in Frederick County. They argue Sheetz’s political influence skews decisions, Rosemont Avenue needs major reworking, and traffic signals favor business over public safety. Taxes rise and growth is strained by corporate profit motives.
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Rosemont Avenue
Sheetz
Shookstown
Frederick County
Parents Question Frederick County Snow Day Timing
A Monrovia parent vents frustration over Frederick County delaying school decisions on snow days. As of 5 50 a m no announcement from the county system or Channel 18, while neighbors and other counties acted earlier. The caller urges earlier guidance to protect bus riders and workers and suggests delaying two hours then reassessing.
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Frederick County
Frederick
WFMD
Channel 18
Frederick County Athletics Fields Urged to Restore and Maintain
In the Jan 10 edition the Frederick News-Post highlights concern over county athletic fields in need of restoration. Readers press organizations to invest in facilities to keep youths active and out of trouble, noting overuse and safety as key issues. Names like Danny Renn and Knoxvile are referenced in reader letters.
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Frederick
Where else can we play
A reader argues against restricting school and park fields for community youth sports. They say fields are overused and in poor condition, but banning or limiting access harms non varsity players. The writer urges more athletic fields, noting time and money will be needed, and suggests using substandard fields temporarily.
Fee for ambulance use sparks county tax debate
A reader laments proposed charges for ambulance service, arguing the plan burdens low income residents and could cause deadly delays. The letter urges a realistic funding approach, proposing a uniform fee shared by all county homeowners and warns against raising taxes.
Messy Tax Debate Sparked by Local Officials
Local residents face a tax controversy as critics accuse politicians of crafting a levy that drains funds from others. The dispute centers on who pays and which sources determine the rate, stirring calls for transparency and reform.
Frederick County faces heighted risk in weather driven closures
A reader from Mount Airy describes treacherous commutes and multiple accidents on ice days, urging state transportation officials to reconsider school closings. He cites delays, bus skids, and lack of plowing, arguing safer delays or June makeups over risky January drives. Michael Alexander.
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Frederick County
Dion
Secretary of Transportation
Frederck County
Frederick County School Closings Amid Snow Delay And Shutdowns
Earlier decisions on school closings spread across counties as snowfall continued. By Tuesday night many districts planned two hour delays or full Wednesday closures with limited official information available.
Frederick County News Briefs and Local Notes
Frederick County residents report snow and slick roads as morning clears by evening. Local figures include Luther Thomas Geavey Jr and Donald Westley Creeger. Arthur Hanes and Donald Fitzgerald run Thurmont Shamrock Restaurant. Volkswagen Honda of Frederick earns We Care Service Excellence Award for the third straight year. A photo from the Monocacy River bridge shows Biggs Ford Road spanning the river.
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Shockley Volkswagen Honda
Frederick
Volkswagen
We Care
Passage on a fallen fire volunteer names Sutley and Butch
A letter from ED SENKBEIL of York PA mourns Gilmore Windfield Sutley IT and recalls volunteering with Butch at Station 2515. The note expresses sorrow for the family and the loss of a dedicated ex volunteer with New Market Fire and Rescue.
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New Market Fire and Rescue
Gilmore Windfield Sutley
Butch
Letters to the Editor Vip etcome your iemers Lefirs Mud
The Frederick News-Poet invites reader letters to share opinions and experiences. Contributors should include their name and address, and mail or fax submissions to the provided Frederick Maryland address or email contact.
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Akress
Wendy
Keaton
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