Community fights back against drug trade in Frederick
A year after drug activity drove a small businessman to close his shop and locals to abandon a bench, Frederick residents recount fear and resilience. Police report 150 arrests since February as leaders urge shared action. Citizens nationwide have joined patrols, and Frederick hopes unity will curb the menace and restore safety. A boy remains frightened by a stray bullet from a drug deal gone wrong.
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Frederick City
William Bennett
William Donald Schaefer
Richard Ashton
Washington, D.C
West All Saints Street
Seedless Grapes and Watermelons Unearthed by Horticulture Talk
A Maryland governor hosted Maryland School for the Deaf students and a lively garden chat unfolds about seeds and seedless fruits. Dr. Chris Walsh explains Romans grafted grapes 12,000 years ago, seedless table grapes come from grafts or cuttings, not seeds, with tricks to abort seeds yet fruit remains.
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Harry Hughes
Blair Lee
Marvin Mandel
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Governor’s
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Seychelles
Bob
Liberty
Los Angeles
Chris Walsh
Gallo
Chile
California
Arizona
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Walsh
Tim Ng
Ding
Slum Plan Fails As Aldermen Block 1920 Housing Move
Fifty years ago on June 6 1920 Frederick Aldermen failed a fourth bid to tie up slum clearance and low rent housing. Alderman P Tobias Kuhn led the attack arguing against the proposal while others urged public housing backed by a $449000 federal loan. A counterfeit $10 bill surfaced at Farmers and Mechanics National Bank noted for weak Treasury back image. Mrs Mary Condon Hodgson was reappointed to a six year Board of Education term despite a May 1 expiry. Frederick veterinarian Dr James E McClellan was named to the state Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners. Eight of 24 boys who signed up for the Mount Airy Soap Box Derby were approved for the Washington derby with July 12 race date. others were denied entry. Frederick police jailed a Holstein cow for loitering at Patrick and Bentz Streets.
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Treasury
Mary Condon Hodgson
Board of Education
Hodgson
Marvin Mandel
In defense of dentists letter argues against generalizing faults
A Frederick reader shares a positive dental experience at Family Dental Associates. She recounts fear before treatment, praise for Dr. Keith Gilbert and staff, and the staff’s kindness despite no dental insurance. The letter contrasts with other complaints about dentists.
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Frederick
Florida
Francis Brown
Brown
Keith Gilbert
Dr. Gilbert
Family Dental Asociates
Frederick dentist care shines through readers letters
A reader thanks the Letter to the Editor staff for their help and urges others in Frederick to read her experience at the dentist. She credits local dentists with genuine care for people seeking assistance and expresses gratitude toward those who assisted her.
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Frederick
Card Party Supports Montevue Home Residents
A Frederick County community card party raised funds for Montevue Home activities. Joyful support from patrons, businesses, and volunteers funded bake sales and door prizes, while showcasing care for residents and boosting yearlong cheer.
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Montevue
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