DNR debacle prompts push to shift fish and game control
Maryland hunters and trappers back House Speaker Casper Taylor s HB 664 to move fish and game management from the Department of Natural Resources to a new Wildlife and Inland Fisheries Commission. Critics say DNR budgets rose while wildlife programs lagged, with deer overpopulation and blue crab declines cited, urging a dedicated home for wildlife policy.
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Aryland
Casper Taylor
Maryland
Department of Natural Resources
DNR
Wildlife and Inland Fisheries Commission
Parris Glendening
Fish and Game Management
Chesapeake Bay
Glendening
DNI
Frederick News-Post
Jim Gilford
Gilford
DNA
Two Frederick theater premiers draw praise and critique
Roy Meachum reviews Way Off Broadway’s revival of A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum and Frederick County writer Doug Benson’s Andrew Michael. He lauds the Forum cast and buffet, notes Benson’s autism-inspired musical is a work in progress, and commends Thurmont Thespians and the Frederick Arts Council for support while urging further revisions to reach a broader audience.
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Iday
Volun
Frederick County
Michael
Frederick
Broadway
Bill Kiska
Stephen Sondheim
New York
Zero Mostel
Fail Sivers
Nathan Lane
Kmees
Kiska
Tim Olsen
Clay Carey
Doug Benson
Andrew Michael
Thiurmont
Dustin Hoffman
Drew Henson
Frederick Cultural Arts Center
Damascus
Washington
Mrr. Benson
Montgomery College
Frederick Auritehee
Jensith
Benson
Thurmont Thespians Anl
Spence Watson
Andee
Frederick Arts Council
Jennifer Lori Soto
Kidnapping and Aimee Semple McPherson in Revival Era
The piece surveys kidnapping’s origins and fame, noting Lindbergh’s infant case and journalist Daniel Pearl. It centers Aimee Semple McPherson, detailing her 1920s Angelus Temple rise, sensational vanishing in 1926, alleged kidnapping tale, public doubt, and its impact on her public image and revivalism before her death in 1944.
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America
Charles Lindbergh
Anne
Aimee Semple McPherson
Ferenc Morton Szasz
University of Arizona Press
Aimee
Spaz
Eleanor Roosevelt
Angelis Temple
Los Angeles
Szasz
Soell
Hollywood
Mary Pickford
Ciara Bow
Lady Evangelist
Steve
Jake
Mexicali
Scoffers
Ken
Ormiston
Szisz
Simpson
Atloracy
Anice
Rosin
London Daily Mail
Old Timer's Day sale and local civic notes mix in Frederick
Readable items include Sears Roebuck sale items with low prices such as babies chicks and satin bras, and a district engineer appointment for District Seven by the State Roads Commission. Also noted are butter price drops, a bank service pin for Geneva Delphey, and Carroll Creek flood project plans. County worker discounts provoke merchant objections in Frederick.
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Sears Roebuck and Co
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State Roads Commission
Thomas G. Mohler
Howard, Carroll
Frederik Counties
Beers Paid For Question Sparks Letter Response
Marina Kari of Gapland questions the sting at a Trinity restaurant in her letter Frinity restaurants fubious targets. She claims no one paid for the beers during the sting, noting the restaurant lost inventory and urging scrutiny of the operation.
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William Bidbridge
Fubious
Water use in common household activities for Thurmont
A reader requests practical water use data linked to the Thurmont restrictions. The note cites a March article and asks for typical shower, dishwasher, laundry consumption figures to aid understanding and conservation efforts.
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Thurmont
Linsit
Public School Extracurriculars Face Private and Homeschooled Access
A debate centers on allowing private and home schooled students to join public school extracurricular activities such as sports, music and drama. Delegate Joseph Bartlett backs a bill to permit participation, while critics argue public funds and competitive balance are at stake.
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Joseph Bartlett
Bartlett
Public School Privilege Debated in Local Letter
Rick Hayslip of Frederick argues against private and home school students joining public school extracurriculars. He defends the county system, cites student honors, notes overcrowding, and questions planning for a local homeless facility. He predicts accountability issues and urges voting to influence outcomes.
Cold weather shelter near Hood College sparks debate
In Frederick residents question the readiness of the Religious Coalition to manage complex issues tied to homelessness, mental illness, and addiction near Hood College. Critics argue a shelter could transiently help yet leave residents exposed, while supporters urge humane, local solutions and better case management.
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Tyan
Frederick
Baltimore
Religious Coalition
Hood College
Rockwell Terrace
Weekend MARC option sparks regional debate
Clark Carr Senior argues for weekend MARC service in Brunswick area to ease parking and traffic, enabling out of town guests and travelers to use trains. He notes many people do not work only Monday to Friday and urges weekend options to relieve congestion.
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Brunswick
Washington
Letters to the Editor guidelines and contact options
The Frederick News-Post invites letters exclusive to the publication with writer identification and contact details. Submissions may be abridged or declined. no guarantees of publication. Methods: mail to PO Box 578 Frederick MD, fax 301-482-8209, or email letters fredericknewspost.com.
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Frederick Hewa-Post
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Frederick
Fredericknowspost.com
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Tanked
Carroll Creek
Frederick City
Barbara Fritchie
Patrick Street
Thomas C. Pauls
Daniel Dulaney
Publick
Sanford G. Blum
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Marina Kari
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Linda
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Hubbard
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Clark Carr
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