Maryland child sex offender registry aims to protect children
The article discusses Maryland's post Oct 1 1995 law requiring those convicted of child sexual abuse to register with local police for 10 years. It notes public access to registrants, cites Megan's Law origins in New Jersey, mentions early registrations in several counties, and argues registration is a tool against repeat offenses despite civil liberties concerns.
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Maryland
Megan
New Jersey
Megan Kanka
Hamilton
N.J
Baltimore City
Kent
Harford
Anne Arundel
Montgomery
Baltimore
American Civil Liberties Union
Frederick County
Sweetwater Dogs And Airedale Boomer In Patience And Play
In a reflective column the author details life with Sweetwater the coonhound and Boomer the airedale. Sweetheart antics include cappuccino cravings, early morning energy, and shelter beginnings, while Boomer offers patience and protective flair as their bond deepens. The piece contrasts their personalities and notes daily routines, squabbles, and affection, ending with a joke about a future web page for Sweetie once Windows 95 arrives.
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Sweetwater
Lady Walker
June
Sharon
Boomer
Ninth Street
Sweetie
Harding
North Market Street
Patsy
Two pluses for Carroll Creek project in Frederick
Mick Mastrino writes from Frederick recounting a February flood of Carroll Creek also known as Town Creek. He notes the creek overflowed Baker Park and downtown streets while the Carroll Creek Project reduced damage and will boost flood control and land use for tourism and redevelopment in Frederick City and County.
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Frederick
Baker Park
Town Creek
City of
Market
Patrick
Square Corner
Ron Young
Toll Creek
Frederick City
National Museum of
Antietam
Gettysburg
Everedy Square
San Antonio
New Orleans
Frederick County
Mick" Mastrino
Frederick Readies Fireworks Amid July Fourth Buzz
Frederick scene shifts to celebration as thousands gather for midnight July 4 events with fireworks and anticipated displays. Police docket activity noted amid holiday revelry. Cal Telephone Co. plans spend to expand Frederick central office to meet rising demand. Local real estate promotes Motter Avenue lots priced 1 000 to 1 600 dollars with home max 9 000. Dr Gordon M Anderson named Frederick County public schools superintendent succeeding Dr John L Carnochan Jr after smooth transition. Rotary Club of Frederick president David M Denton reflects on family and public education roles. Sunny warm weather as Shelly Kline and Chris and Denise Baer enjoy Carroll Creek spillway scene.
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Gordon M. Anderson
Frederick County
John L. Carnochan Jr
T. Meade Felton
Pauline Bowlus
Anderson
Dr. Anderson
Frederick
Yorktown Heights
N.Y
Rotary Club of
David M. Denton
United States
Shelly Kline
Chris
Denise Baer
Carroll Creek
College Avenue
Controversy Over Mayor's Firm Secures City Contract
James Scott questions the Frederick mayor's role as Grimes Truck Center lands a $100,000 city contract under dubious circumstances. He cites the city code prohibiting mayoral or aldermanic interest in city contracts and notes the mayor denied promising not to bid. The letter urges clarity on what is happening in Frederick.
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Frederick News-Post
Grimes Truck Center
Frederick
Residents urge county to tighten rifle restrictions near schools
A Myersville reader advocates curbing high powered rifles to protect children. cites 500 students at Myersville Elementary and traversing youths. criticizes current law as unequal and calls on Frederick County commissioners to amend the resolution.
Protection urged for Myersville amid rifle ban proposal
On June 24 the Frederick County Sportsmans Council recommended banning hunting with high powered breech loading rifles west of US 15 and south of I 70 after a 4 year old was struck by a bullet that killed a deer and traveled through a wall. The proposal was approved by the county commissioners and is expected to gain Annapolis approval. The speaker urged protection for Myersville and questioned county equity as the town grows rapidly while hunters from other areas may gather there.
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Frederick County
Middletown
Myersville
Trip to the zoo not quite the same at Catoctin Mountain Zoo
Visitor recounts a June 25 trip to Catoctin Mountain Zoo noting long admission delays due to desk staff and a downsized family membership. The critic also laments reduced animal care with filthy water for bears and reptiles and a generally less welcoming environment for larger families.
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Catoctin Mountain Zoo
Zoo
Griz
Noted Charges Emerge in Clinton Era Probes
Cited by C Richard Bowers as he frames a broad round of accusations and investigations into Clinton administration officials, likening the period to a costly sacrifice for little gain and referencing the ongoing legal actions across indictments and trials.
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Clinton
Letters to the Editor policy and contact details
The Frederick News Post invites letters with name address and phone for verification. Not all letters are published due to volume and space. Some letters are edited for taste and space and poetry or letters addressed to others are not published. Address Letters to the Editor Frederick News Post 200 E Patrick St Frederick MD 21705 or fax 6628279.
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