Urbana's 350-acre development to use special taxing district
The Urbana area plans a 350 acre office and housing complex at Md 355 and 80 near the 3,500 home Villages development. Financing relies on a Community Development Authority and bonds backed by land and homes, with annual fees on property owners to cover roads, sewer, and water. Authorities acknowledge school capacity remains a challenge despite smart growth aims.
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The
Hawks
Urbana
Lake Singanore
Tempico waste facility plan in Frederick raises odor concerns
Traci Beck voices alarm over Tempico Mid Atlantic proposed waste facility in Frederick County, noting odor risk from autoclaves, potential trucker spills, and environmental exposure of residents. She cites regulators and university concerns, doubts Tempico’s assurances, and questions job benefits versus health hazards for local workers.
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Atlantic
Wedgewood Business Park
Frederick County
Tempico
Air and Waste Management Association
Gordon Research Consultants
Mobile
Ala
South Carolina
Am Ntha
Tempico Midada
MVA
Tempice
Mid Atlantic
Frederick
Payne
Tempico Mid Atlantic
Traci Beck
Debate on campaign finance reform and constitutional rights
An essay argues that repealing finance laws would let unlimited political spending happen under First Amendment protection. It considers fairness, potential editorial influence, large media owners, and historic examples, warning that amending the Constitution could centralize power among wealthy media elites.
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Supreme Court
Democratic Party
Roy Romer
Romer
Jones
Congress
Smith
Mr. A
Mr. B
Graham
Washington Post
Newsweek
Sulzbergers
New York Times
Rupert Murdoch
Michael Huffington
California
Dianne Feinstein
Nelson Rockefeller
Beijing
Clinton White House
the Riadys
John Huang
Three men sentenced in federal case over Mehra Hobbs kidnapping
The three men who abducted Frederick cab driver Mehra Hobbs after breaking from Frederick County Jail in January were sentenced in Baltimore Federal Court to 12 to 15 years. Also noted: 57th Maryland Christian Endeavor Union convention set for Hood College with 200 reservations. 600 attended Frederick Lions Club anniversary at Hood College with Ted Clark Orchestra. shoe-industry concerns in Frederick area cited by Emmitsburg and Thurmont firms. Sabillasville residents to Central Alarm call toll-free via C&P lines. Everedy Building equipment removal marks end of era for Frederick firm with Alderman Hiltner selling building for storage and furniture outlet.
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Frederick
Mehra Hobbs
Frederick County
Baltimore
Ernest S. Marke
International Society of Christian Endeavor
Maryland Christian Endeavor Union
Hood College
Frederick Lions Club
Julien C. Hyer
Lions International
Winston Shipley
Joseph Stephens
David Hagen
Ted Clark
C&p Telephone Company
Sabillasville
Everedy
East
Church Streets
Frederick Firm
Donald C. Hiltner
Frederick County's dues to COG prompt taxpayer questions
Frederick resident Grace Hallenbeck asks what Frederick County gains from paying more than twelve thousand dollars annually in dues to the Council of Governments. She seeks accountability and transparency for taxpayers who fund regional cooperation.
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Frederick County
Council of Governments
Not from a store but from the farm
Frederick County dairy farmers recount the impact of losing a residence tied to a dairy operation and urge appreciation for origins of food. The writer stresses farming supports milk, eggs, bread and other staples and questions community backlash against farmers.
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Frederick County
Wolfsville
Bolivar Heights
Randy Sowers
Against all odds accident victim surpasses expectations
Mary Ropp offers caution to readers regarding an article about Candy Crist from Wolfsville. The piece notes she initially could not swallow and relied on a feeding tube, but a proactive nursing staff began testing her swallowing skills.
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Candy Crist
Candy
Dysphagia Recovery and Veteran Healthcare Funding
The letter discusses swallowing disorders after traumatic brain injury and the careful steps from gastrostomy to oral intake, noting the emotional toll and need for objective tests like fiber optic evals or modified barium swallow studies. It urges readers to contact senators to ensure sustained health care funding for sick or disabled veterans.
Emissions Testing Bill Faces Veto Override
William L Herron argues that legislators should override Governor Glendening’s veto. He favors targeted emissions checks using roadside equipment at busy ramps to identify high emitters, claiming it saves cost and avoids universal car testing. He suggests the governor seeks to please union workers who might lose jobs if testing ends.
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Glendening
Sacred obligation in veterans health care budget debate
A Maryland veteran outlines opposition to a proposed five year flat-line VA budget, arguing it cuts real services and funding below needs. The writer condemns elected representatives for prioritizing spending reductions over providing health care, compensation, and access to doctors and clinics for veterans.
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Maryland
Congress
America
Department of Veterans Affairs
Not fair I do not like the way whale hunters kill whales
Elizabeth Guynn voices concern over whaling practices arguing whales deserve life and oppose killing for blubber and meat.
Letters to the Editor at The Frederick News-Post
The Frederick News-Post invites letters from readers with name address and phone numbers for verification. Space limits mean not all letters are published and poetry or form letters are not accepted.
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Frederick News-Post
Nhrw
E. Patrick
Frederick
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William Rusher
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Thurmont
Frederick City
Fred S Smith
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Mary Ropp
Kymberli A. Dixon, Frederick
Elvin E. Polesky
Amvets Post 2, Inc
William L. Herron Frederick
Elizabeth Guynn Frederick
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