Editorial vowes and reflections on distant natural wonders
The piece muses on natural phenomena and distant creatures, praising the existence of African elephants and natural beauty. It contemplates modern politics and human behavior while emphasizing the value of presence and awareness of wildlife beyond local shores.
As You Like It shines by Melissa Flaim at Hood College
Frederick audiences are treated to Melissa Flaim in Shakespeare Project's As You Like It on Hood College's back campus. The production pairs Flaim's stage genius with a capable cast in a lively rendition that entertains despite mixed experience.
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Aeu
Nicole Kidman
Melissa Flaim
Frederick
Shakespeare Project
Hood College
Rosemont JS Biue
Becky Kemper
Iow
Carel Upton
Equity
Meissa
Rosalind
Washington
Montmartre
Baz Luhrman
Leo DiCaprio
Miami
Paris
Madonna
Mr Swaninan
Haskars
Kidman
Hago Webrezor
Bary Petag
Akibedig
Hood Tollege
Lies and legal folly in the Boeken case clouding profits
The piece rails at a $billion verdict against Philip Morris like figures, calling thejury damages a theft from smokers and praising proscriptions while condemning punitive actions as irrational. It frames the legal fights as aiding lawyers while harming ordinary working people and criticizes prohibition era lessons.
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Richard Buvken
Bueken
Druker
Sted Uie
Ap Morris Companies
Boeken
Ainul
Tos Wweeles
Philip Morris
America
Itcalf
Sailor’s unregistered car case reaches Frederick court
A sailor pulled over near Frederick by Trooper Tucker faced fines for driving an unregistered car with no tags. He argued lack of money to pay fines and questioned Wisconsin registration rules. Officials in Frederick listed property owners along streets slated for improvements to levy costs on abutting landowners. The summer swan on Culler Lake returned without a mate as parks officials noted mating behavior. A jet crash near Walkersville in May, killing 31, was attributed to a likely flight control malfunction by Brig. Gen. Peter W Odzers’ team at Andrews AFB. Dairy Princess pageant contestants from Frederick County were named for the 1981-82 event, and Airmen of Note performed at Baker Park, conducted by Tech Sgt. Dave Steinmeyer.
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DA Tucker
Fredenet
Bethesda Naval Hospital
Wisconsin
Frederick
Culler Lake
A. Cyril Klein
Peter W Odzers
Andrews Air Force Base
Walkersville
Deputies fight to clear names in diabetic driver case
Nora Corey argues that Frederick County Deputies Eric Winer and Jeffrey Norris deserve justice after frivolous lawsuits and accusations of police brutality. She notes they seek no multi million settlements and deserve fair compensation if harmed, illustrating public support for officers’ rights and reputations.
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Frederick County
Eric Winer
Jeffrey Norris
Secord
Rooming House Rammed by Time in Maplewood Story
The narrator recalls a grandmother who ran a rooming house in Maplewood to support her family after a breadline era shift. She housed Seton Hall and other northern New Jersey students, keeping her one year old son in the home and enabling his schooling and later Army career. Her late husband served 23 years at a company with no vested benefits.
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Heamers
Rockwell Terrace
Maplewood
Seton Hall University
New Jersey
Letters Advocate Boarders to Help Frederick Housing
A letter argues for allowing in-home boarders to boost affordable housing, reduce pollution, and support downtown businesses. It defends controlled, resident-in-home boarding and cites neighborhood concerns about maintaining large homes and supervision. A second letter from Phil Torres discusses police searches and bias in Walkersville.
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Hood College
Animal House
Frederick
Rockwell Terrace
Orientation complaint on scheduling for candidate talks
A reader criticizes Mayor Jim Grimes for traffic disruption amid road work and endorses a city oriented briefing for mayoral candidates. The letter argues a shared orientation session is practical, allowing candidates to meet department heads, followed by deeper discussions as needed. MIKE KIERNAN
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Jim Grimes
Dougherty
Jennifer Dougherty
Tment
Scientist sues music industry over anti-piracy speech
A Princeton researcher faces a lawsuit threat from the music industry after planning a talk detailing how his team cracked an anti-piracy system. He argues legal grounds for revealing the method and believes the right to free speech hinges on safety and accountability in digital rights.
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Princeton University
Princeton
Appearance and Bias in Policing at Walkersville Park
A resident recounts being searched by two police officers while resting in a parked car at Walkersville Park. The author argues appearance shapes law enforcement responses and decisions, noting repeated experiences of inappropriate actions based on visual judgment. The account underscores concern about bias in everyday encounters with police.
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Taloth
Walkersville Park
Letters to the Editor Guidelines at The News-Post
Readers submit letters to The News-Post but many are rejected due to volume and formatting rules. The notice outlines handling, including nonpublication of religious verse and political content and provides mailing and contact details for submissions.
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Eriers
Hornal
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