Monumental lawsuit nets 1.1 billion in fees and state aid
A citizens group named Project 11 observes a major court battle where Peter Angelus, representing Manland, seeks 1.1 billion for legal fees and aid against a state. The case aims to secure funds from Maus land title and involves substantial financial and land implications.
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Peter Angelus
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Maus
Mr Angelus
Manland
Wbaidusley
Maryland
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Editorial on Anglos contract bill fuels Maryland battle
A Maryland editorial questions the 25 percent contingency for Angelos fees in a state recovery case. It critiques the proposed nearly 1.1 billion payout as greed, notes court rulings deem the fee as improper, and describes escrow of tobacco funds while politics and governance concerns loom. It argues for reasonable fees and stresses citizen impact.
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Angelus
Maryland
Board of Contract Appeals
Angelos
Folines
Jeffrey Hooke
Glendening
Mr Angelos
Mr. Angelos
Wildlife Invasion Across Cities Sparks Debate In Buffalo
An offbeat Buffalo report describes a local alligator captured from a creek after surprising residents. It sits amid tales of cougars near Denver, black bears near Washington DC, and peregrine falcons over city skylines. Wildlife expansion is tied to urban sprawl, climate shifts, and national reintroduction programs.
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Frederick County News Highlights from Various Events
Ellis Wachter marks 24 years as clerk of the Frederick County circuit court after joining the office in July. Scotish farmer and 4H expert Walton visits Frederick for rat farming study and club activities while staying with locals. Rosenstock announces endowment fund at Head Forward program dinner. Ground breaks for Frederick County Central Communications Facility with officials present. Ausherman Construction to donate a home in Clover Hill to Way Station Inc. to raise funds for building and programs.
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Frederick County
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Haugh
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Samuel H Rosenstock
Frederick
Francis Scott Key Hotel
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Henrietta Kaufman Rosenstock
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Way Station Inc
Clover Hill
East
Way Station
Groundhogs as banjos raise rural debate
A reader responds to John E. Wilcox's letter about cruelty, arguing groundhogs are destructive pests to farmers and cemetery caretakers and noting their skins are usable for authentic civil war banjos while downplaying humane concerns.
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John E. Wilcox
Edith Eader Fredenck on Health Plans Investment Stance
Edith D Eader Fredenck of Health Plans asserts insurers have the resources to finance an active expansion. She states they will spend whatever it takes to back available initiatives and grow networks.
Letters criticize health care campaign and insurers
A reader denounces a media campaign by the health care industry aimed at denying affordable care. The letter accuses insurers of heavy handed, inhumane tactics to push out the elderly and lower to middle income patients, calling them unethical and self serving.
Deer Alert device aids car deer warning at low cost
Antideer device named Deer Alert sells for about 6 dollars at stores like Kmart and Wal-Mart. Installed on a bumper, it emits a frequency audible outside the car to warn deer, reportedly preventing animal fatalities and vehicle damage per owner interviews.
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Wal-Mart
Farmers blamed as watersheds face stricter controls
Rebecca Twigg notes Gov Sears enacts Water Quality Act of 1998 affecting farms, lagoons, and fertilizer runoff. She argues fewer farms and more government oversight, questioning who monitors geese and water pollution while farmers bear responsibility for odors and manure management.
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Roden Breaenid
Sear
Sears Sae
Ark
Stray German shepherd in Urbana Highlands sparks concern
Resident Elizabeth Shannon reports a timid stray dog since June 24, with Animal Control failing to find the dog during morning visits. She urges action, citing health risks, heat exposure, and potential danger to neighborhood children amid understaffing and prior misdirections.
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Animal Control
Urbana Highlands
Health care rights and costs under new Blue Cross plan
A reader notes rising premiums and deductibles under a transition from Blue Cross Blue Shield to a new option. Families face higher costs, less coverage, and larger copays while the policy debate on patient rights and patents continues with lobbying from insurers and opponents.
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Blue Cross
Wedicare
Freestate Health 2
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Freestate
Frederick News Post
Sens
Ted Kennedy
John McCain
Mark Merritt
Amercan Association
Knife attack at Ji elementary school shocks nation
An analysis letter argues violent acts persist regardless of weapon type. The writer notes eight children killed and 21 injured in a 10 minute stabbing spree. He questions limits of knife or gun control and calls for addressing mental illness and felon release policies.
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Baltimore Reader Voices Pollute Chief Raffensberger Fame
Letter writer Alan Walden defends Frederick City police chief Regis Raffensberger as honorable and upright. He condemns Meachum for a cruel, slanderous remark about the chief’s wife, labeling the columnist as shallow and vindictive.
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Frederick City
C Police
Regis Raffensberger
Stioukds Sreedurraniment
Tal Pri Se
Raffensberger
Mr Meachum
Great neighbor line sparks local ire over Duke Energy plant
Residents of Point of Rocks criticize Duke Energy after two articles on June 26 quoting spokeswoman Kate Perez claiming the company is a great neighbor. They accuse the plan of polluting air and water and argue the plant serves corporate gain rather than local benefit. Commissioner Thompson’s remarks about checks are cited as cavalier and dismissive of community concerns.
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Frederick County
Point of Rocks
Duke
Thompson
Mr. Thompson
Duke Energy
Kate Perez
Tus
John J. Thompson
MontCo vs Enc Krasner Sparks County City Ties
In a sharp letter dated June 29, a Montgomery County native argues that Krasner should move back and critiques his view of the city. The writer praises downtown dining, community spirit, and laments late night trash pickup as signs of city life.
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Enc Krasner
Letters to the Editor Policy and Submission Info
The Frederick News-Post outlines how to submit letters to the editor including address, fax, and email details. It notes limits on publishing poetry religious verse or letters to certain people and mentions online posting at the paper's website.
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