End of D grade era at McK County Public Schools
McK County Public Schools announces elimination of the D grade as part of broader upgrades. The district will require four new graduation credits for 2007 graduates, including math theory, a Career Pathway project, and two more in the chosen pathway. A committee of teachers parents administrators and students helped shape the plan.
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Hank Bolander
Trains, memories, and freighted rails echo in Frederick
A nostalgic travel column recalls railroading’s heyday from Baltimore and Ohio to the boat train era, European voyages after World War II, and Egypt to Germany. The author links diesel horns soothing downtown Frederic with a heritage of rail service, Amtrak deficits, and changing transport dreams.
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Frederick Fife
Death by own action shapes Israel's grim deterrence
An analysis argues Israel faces a moral and strategic bind as suicide and high civilian toll challenge deterrence after the Temple Mount unrest. It notes the demographic edge for Arabs, risks to Egypt and Jordan ties, and how Prime Minister Ariel Sharon must evolve beyond brute security toward a vision addressing Palestinian aspirations and the lure of martyrdom.
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Local Theatre Owners React to Newport News Announcement
DAN WEINBERG of Virginia theaters announces Harry C. Valentine of Newport News, son of the general manager of theaters Smarteinborg, and William C. Jefferson, manager of the Opera House in Frederick, would also be involved as plans emerge for Hiway Drive In Lena or similar venture. Wires and poles are being reset for paving removal and a parking shift. City approves removal of pavement to install a drive in cage for motorists. Market and Bentz streets shift to one way as no parking is enforced on West Bentz. Emmitsburg commissioners reject a ski resort near the watershed, ending Barry Maloney's attempt to place a 140 acre town mountain band under cesart. James Stookey of Maryland Midland Railroad and partners plan a first class restaurant in a dining car linking Walkersville and Woodsboro, with a trip and meal lasting one to one and a half hours at about 0 per person.
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Woolsboro
Family restaurants targeted in underage drinking push
William J. Eldridge of Frederick argues that effort to curb teen drinking targets family eateries like Dutch's Daughter Airways Tan Tauraso's and La Paz. He contends teens seek cheap drinks and that liquor stores and taverns are primary suppliers.
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Tauraso’s
la Paz
City history matters more than parking spaces in Fredericksburg
A longtime Fredericksburg resident speaks against demolishing downtown garages on East Fifth Street and preserving the Historic District. He argues the area’s character, not parking kits, should guide decisions as urban changes unfold. He notes parking concerns and calls for thoughtful preservation of neighborhood identity.
Letters: the experience of any downtown
A brief reader letter by Vicki Brust reflecting on downtown life, weathering neighbor hoods and the urban experience in a concise community voice.
Redistricting and traffic cameras clash in political debate
The letter blasts redistricting as unfair and urges Democrats to oppose it. It condemns Sen. Alex Mooney's bill to ban red light cameras, arguing cameras reduce violations and accidents and that speeding is a crime, not a right. It criticizes critics as demagogues and urges safety-minded voters to reject the bill and support experience-based policy.
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Alex Mooney
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Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee
MARC train parking irony sparks rider concerns
Michael Rowland notes a parking clash around the MARC shuttle stop near River Bend Way and Monocacy Boulevard. Riders say the updated rules push parking to Wal Mast, causing cars to be towed for illegal parking and leaving no convenient lot for MARC riders.
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Too Much Effort, Too Little Limelight in Mascot Debates
Opponents of Native American school mascots urged to focus on humanistic goals including care, education, and employment. Janet Green from Jefferson argues for reallocating energy to community welfare. Richard is suggested as a name in a separate note.
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Richard
Mooney Backs Ban on Red Light Camera Use
Mooney proposes legislation to ban red light cameras citing public safety and privacy concerns. The bill targets city and state programs deploying automated enforcement while referencing federal guidance and technology options for streets.
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Mooney
Letters to the Editor Addressing Readership and Submissions
A garbled letters section offers guidance on sending letters to The Frederick News-Post. It mentions a mailing address P O Box 574 Frederick Maryland and contact details including a phone number and email. The text is heavily corrupted with numerous misspellings. It references rules for letters and submission procedures and urges readers to improve their submissions.
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