Frederick County Anniversary Plans and May Events Digest
Frederick County marks its 250th anniversary with plans to celebrate across the year and hints of future jubilees. A Maryland events calendar lists nearly a thousand fairs festivals and activities through May featuring Maple Syrup events Home Shows Civil War medicine tours and multiple concerts and crafts. Call 1 800 543 1036 for the Maryland Office of Tourism and pick up calendars at local visitor centers.
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Jefferson
Town
Jefferson Community Center
Maryland
Bayfront
Ocean City Convention Center
Big City
Cunningham Falls State Park
Frederick Fairgrounds
Rose Hill Manor Park
Schifferstadt House
National Museum of
Mount Airy
Farm Museum
Rose Hill Manor
Frederick County Fairgrounds
Maryland Office of Tourism
Crossing the standards bridge in the Clinton saga
Ann McFeaders argues the Monica Lewinsky affair reshaped White House coverage. Dick Morris, a longtime adviser and pollster, exposed as a controversial figure, highlights how personal gossip now drives national discourse. The piece questions journalism’s future tone and democratic impact as tabloid curiosity grows.
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White House
Dick Morris
Clinton
Monica Lewinsky
Morris
Arkansas
Chicago
Lewinsky
Starr
Larry Flynt
Ann McFeaders
Maryland Governor approves Frederick County water bonds
A news roundup notes Maryland Governor Preston Lane signed a bill authorizing Frederick County to issue 800000 dollars in bonds for water and general public improvements. The report also lists cultural events, a 3.14 million sale contract for St Joseph's College in Emmitsburg, and House Bill 152 amid assessment reform debates.
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Maryland
Preston W Lane Jr
Frederick
Lloyd C. Culler
Frederick County
St. Joseph's College
Emmitsburg
Washington, D.C
Joseph Moreland
U.S. Fire Administration
Mary Claire Hughes
The
Daughters of Charity
del. Raymond E. Beck
Frederick Carroll
House
Ways and Means Committee
Out-of-town paper criticizes Frederick franchise tax on GS Cable
A Frederick reader denounces the Washington Post's editorial on a GS Communications franchise fee, calling it a hidden tax harming Frederick City and County residents and urging local focus instead of outsider commentary. The letter cites GS Communications and The Frederick News-Post as community contributors and warns of tax burden if enacted.
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Washington Post
Frederick Gazette
GS Communications
Frederick
Frederick News-Post
Gazette
Frederick County
Liberty Elementary School Discipline Debate Divides Community
Libertytown parents oppose anti Barkley faction at Liberty Elementary. They defend Principal Ketta Barkley as hands on and accessible, urge healing, and note the school safety committee formed to refine discipline procedures amid controversy and transfer requests.
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Liberty Elementary School
Parents Against
Ketta Barkley
Barkley
Liberty School
Letter Voices Support for School Committee Healing Efforts
Community members Cindy Davis Ann Hammond and Anna Knoblock commend Mrs Barkley for active committee involvement welcoming school improvements. They express trust in county professionals to provide safe education and urge Liberty's new administrator to serve the whole community, not a small disgruntled faction.
Two Sides at Liberty Elementary Clash Over Coverage
A reader defends Liberty Elementary principal after Parents Against Violence in Schools claims. Letter argues alleged knife incident occurred after hours, asserts no witnesses to a knife display, and praises principal for investigating with parents and assigning accountability.
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Parents Against Violence In Schools Committee
Liberty
PAVNS
PAVIS
Letters wrestle with PAVIS and school concerns at Liberty Elementary
Readers clash over PAVIS handling of violence issues, parent meetings, and support for principal Mrs Barkley while praising Liberty Elementary. Debates touch on governance, media coverage, and civics, with calls for constructive discussion and responsible reporting.
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PAVIS
Walkersville Candidate Grace Birdwell Seeks Town Hall Support
Grace Birdwell aims to represent Walkersville by prioritizing quality of life, environmental sustainability, and prudent growth. She highlights a background in public service, DoD consulting, and local teaching, inviting residents to vote on March 8 and participate in the electoral process.
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Cookie
Walkersville
Frederick County
Department of Defense
United States of America
Town Hall
Letters to the Editor guidelines at Frederick News Post
The Frederick News Post invites signed letters with the writer and contact details. Due to high volume, not all letters are published and content may be edited for space. Mail, fax, or email options are provided for submission.
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Fredenck News Post
Lemers
Frederick News-Pos
E. Patrick St
P.O
Frederick
Fredericknewspost.com
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New Market
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Dorothy T. Freed
Hood College
Westminster Seminary
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Mount Vernon Place Methodist Church
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Westminster Theological Seminary
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J. Harry Haines
Brunswick
Jess D. Orndorff
Charles A. Stone
Quince Orchard Associates
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