Democracy at the Grass Roots in New England Town Meetings
The piece reflects on town meetings as a quaint form of democracy that guides budgets and local issues. It notes their democratic spirit, accessibility to all residents, and contrasts with Pennsylvania’s many local taxing districts. It cites Norman Rockwell’s depiction and considers applicability to other regions.
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New England
Norman Rockwell
New
Mason-Dixon Line
Maryland
Pennsylvania
Valerie Heriges Decision Drives County Phasing Debate
Valerie Heriges writes from New Market about Frederick County Maryland. She critiques March 3 public hearing and March 10 APFO vote that allows phasing for developments over 50 units. She argues funding shortfalls, growing class sizes, and a mounting tax burden from delayed school seats and infrastructure needs. Her piece laments choosing growth over education and public safety, urging action to fund schools.
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Frederick County
Com- Ames
Board of Education
Tischler and Associates
Board of County Commissioners
Planning Commission
Monroe
Law Mall
Anne Hooper
David Gray
APFO
You and I
Valerie Heriges
New Market
Expansion delays shadow C Burr Artz Library upgrade
The Frederick County Public Libraries Board pushes for expansion of the C Burr Artz Library on East Patrick Street. A co sponsored state bond would have funded 1 million in new revenue with no county cost but the bill was withdrawn. The project aims to double space with a new Maryland Room conference rooms and expanded services, tying into Carroll Creek development and county growth.
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Areirnet
C. Burr Artz
John Derr
Tim Ferguson
Frederick County Public Libraries Board of Trustees
East Patrick Street
Boards of
Fcpl Board of Trustees
Fcpus Board of Trustees
Frederick County
Artz
FCPL
Carroll Creek
Maryland
Carroll
Harford
Howard
Loudoun County
Peter Siiza Jr
Frederick County Public Libraries Board of Directors
Frederick City adopts daylight saving time schedule
Frederick officials voted to observe daylight saving time from 2 p.m. April 25 to 2 p.m. September 16. Lucille Harbaugh, a charter member of the Catoctin Women's Rifle Club, is noted as a top shooter who has represented local clubs in NRA and NBA events. Frederick High School drama groups presented three one act plays with cast members listed. Sunny skies and 50s temps encouraged kite flying as snow receded after a long period. Harold R. Schilling, longtime Penney's manager, retires after 38 years across six states. Brunswick breaks ground for a new health clinic with local officials present.
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Frederick
Lucille Harbaugh
Catoctin Women's Rifle Club
Catoctin
Frederick Rifle Club
Maryland
Catoctin Rifle Club
Frederick High School
Sister Sue
Fanny White
Bruce Douglas
Dorothy Wachter
Janet Hahn
Rodgers Smith
Patsy Pearson
Richard Hyatt
Leroy Fothergill
Harold R. “Hal” Schilling
Penney’s
Frederick Towne
J.C. Penney’s
Lebanon
Artist's family praised for craft and community work
Rebecca Pearl and her father James Pearl are highlighted for artistic talent in a Tuesday People piece by Christopher Scinta. The article notes Rebecca's mother Elizabeth Prongas, an Emmitsburg artist with a studio, who teaches seniors at the Community Center and has created portraits and scenes.
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Christopher Scinta
Rebecca Pearl
James Pearl
Rebecca
Elizabeth Prongas
Emmitsburg
Bluebird Farm
Memorial for domestic violence victims highlighted locally
A brief inside page notice from February 21 mentions the 10th annual memorial organized by the Maryland Network Against Domestic Violence to honor murdered victims. The writer critiques the small, overlooked piece and urges greater local coverage of Frederick County's domestic violence issue and resources like Heartly House.
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Maryland Network Against
News-Post
Frederick County
Heartly House
Heartiy House
Letters on domestic violence services and teaching quality
The Frederick News-Post is urged to actively educate the public about Heartly House services beyond shelter. A reader argues experienced teachers are essential, laments turnover for higher pay elsewhere, and calls for sustained community involvement in local education and social programs.
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Heartly House
Frederick News-Post
Trust, integrity at stake in Clinton leadership
A reader urges restoring trust and integrity in the nation’s leadership after long-standing questions about President Clinton’s actions. The letter argues marriage and government demand truth between words and deeds, calling for accountability and renewed confidence. Shirley Pritchard.
Teacher turnover increases last year in Frederick County schools
A March 5 article in The News-Post reports high turnover in Frederick County public schools as a positive change, noting experienced teachers leaving and implying an impact on the school system's stability.
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The
News-Post
Frederick County
Post
Officer David Armstrong Targeted by Racism Complaints in Frederick
Kristal Allen urges action over alleged racial bias by Frederick City police. She cites repeated complaints against Officer Armstrong, calling for an investigation and removal to halt perceived systemic harassment of African Americans in the Frederick area.
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Frederick City
Frederick
David Armstrong
America
Letters to the Frederick News-Post seek signed letters
The Frederick News Post invites readers to send letters signed with the writer’s name address and phone numbers for verification. Most letters are abridged for space and not all letters can be published due to high volume.
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Fredenck News-Post
News
Waler
Wawa OK to open first Frederick County store
Wawa Inc won planning commission approval to open a 4,676 square foot 24 hour convenience store at Ballenger Creek Pike and Crestwood Boulevard in Farmbrook. The deal includes a 50-space lot with 16 gas pumps and traffic flow adjustments. The commission also backed zoning changes for sports training centers in agricultural areas and discussed Middletown’s 118 acre annexation for low density residential development with phased growth and a new waste water plant.
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Pennsylvania
Frederick
Wawa Inc
Maryland
Frederick County
Spring
Wawa
Planning Commission
Ballenger Creek Pike
Crestwood Boulevard
Edenton Court
State Highway Administration
Board of Zoning Appeals
Mark Waller
Middletown
Coblentz Road
Coblentz Farm Limited Partnership
Drew Bowen
Bowen
APFO
Obituary of Pauline D Dent 1925 2023 Westminster
Pauline Loretta Dukie Dent 73 of Westminster died March 18 after a long illness. Wife of Thomas Dent for 54 years, she was born February 13 1925 in Union Bridge and was a longtime Strawbridge United Methodist Church member and former United Methodist Women president. She retired after 31 years at Springfield Hospital Center and was active in NAACP and heart diabetes and cancer charity work. Survived by husband, two daughters two grandchildren son and siblings, with services and visitation planned at Harizier Funeral.
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Pauline Loretta “Dukie” Dent
Westminster
Carroll County General Hospital
Thomas Dent
Union Bridge
Charles Edward
Roxie Key Brown
Dent
Robert Moten High School
Strawbridge United
Springfield Hospital
Sykesville
Robert Moten
NAACP
American Heart Association
American Diabetes Association
American Cancer Society
Jenneffer Robinson
Pamela Brown
George
Baltimore
Thomas Denter
Bernice Slaughter
Loraine P Brown
Krystal Tripp
Kurt
Charles Robinson Jr
Ruth B. Satchell
Bridgeton
Gerald Edward Brown
Eloise Hollingsworth
Catherine Lucas
Evelyn Rheabottom
Betty Winston
Obituaries and Funerals for March in Damascus and Gibsonia
Obituaries list Kenneth R. Amoss of Damascus age 57 with services at Strawbridge United Methodist Church New Windsor and private interment. Memorials to First Baptist Damascus Building Fund. Also memorials for Master Benjamin John Green age 8 of Pine Township Gibsonia with multiple services in Gibsonia Mendham and arrangements by local funeral homes. Surviving family includes parents Kevin P and Jennifer J Welles Green and siblings. Memorials to Ben Green Memorial Fund.
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Kenneth R. Amoss
Damascus
Alma Lou Amoss
Marriottsville
Stanley A
Clara India Snowden Amoss
Amoss
Susan Chapman
Laura Geiz
Lusby
David E. Esaacson
Earl Amoss
Frederick
Howard Amoss
Reading
Robert Amoss
Rocky Ridge
Richard Amoss
Detour
Norman Amoss
Panama City
Fla
Roy Amoss
Ellicott City
Lloyd Amoss
Mount Airy
Doris Gassaway
Mary Gayer
Gail Ridenour
Gaithersburg
Grace Shaw
Benjamin John Green
Pine Township
Gibsonia
North Hills Passavant Hospital
Allegheny County
McCandless
Kevin P
Jennifer J. Welles Green
Benjamin
Richland
Pine Richland
St. Richard Roman Catholic
Memorial Park Presbyterian Church
Kalee Green
Schuyler Green
Nicklaus Green
Madelyn Beck Welles
Mendham
N.J
John G. Green
LeRoy
N.Y
Margaret Green
Morley P Welles
Barbara Bedard Green
St. Richard Catholic Church
Dickey Road
Richland Township
Bailey Funeral Home
Hill Top Road
Hill Top Presbyterian Church
Mendham Hill Top Cemetery
Schellhaas
Maryland Senate advances tax cut package for all income levels
The Maryland Senate preliminarily approves a $189 million tax cut package with a 5 percent income tax reduction this year, up to $15 million in working poor rebates, and a capital gains tax limit for very large gains. Supporters say the aim is keeping wealthy residents from leaving. opponents call it irresponsible and aimed at the richest few.
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Annapolis
Maryland Senate
Senate
Barbara Hoffman
Baltimore
JFK mementos auctioned off in New York sale
A two day JFK memorabilia auction at Guernsey's in Manhattan drew about 150 bidders. A scribbled line from Kennedy's inaugural speech sold for 39000 dollars along with nine photocopied pages of the draft. The Kennedys reached an agreement with the seller to return some intensely personal items and relinquish ownership of others. The library will receive returned items while the watch and briefcase remain with other parties.
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NEW York
John F Kennedy
Kennedy
Caroline Kennedy
John F. Kennedy Jr
Robert L. White
Oval Office
JFK
Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis
Dallas
White
Robert Adler
Kennedys
Tom McNaught
Kennedy Library
Boston
Guernsey
Manhattan
Seventh Regiment Armory
Evelyn Norton Lincoln
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