Frederick County science fair calls for more high school entries
The Frederick County Science and You Engineering Fair invites high school students to participate next year, noting 24 high school entries this year up from 10 last year. Elementary and middle school entries were strong while high school participation needs boosting, with projects ranging from frog genes at Fort Detrick to bubble gum and catapult displays. The event showcases student work beyond cure-focused aims, highlighting creativity and diverse approaches across eight high schools.
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Frederick County
Science and You
Larkin Hohnke
Hohnke
West Frederick Middle School
FHS
Fort Detrick
Frederick Memorial Hospital
Urbana High School
Tim Wirth
Change in liberal foreign policy after Soviet collapse
Analyzes how liberal U.S. policymakers shifted from resisting global power projection to supporting intervention after the Soviet Union’s collapse. Highlights Kosovo bombing, humanitarian rationale, and bipartisan support, arguing realpolitik drives actions despite claims of moral obligation. Concludes with a historical quip on the Balkans.
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America
Soviet Union
United States
U.S
Haiti
Somalia
Aidid
Bosnia
Yugoslavia
Dayton
NATO
Kosovo
Clinton
Milosevic
Albania
Macedonia
Greece
Turkey
Aquate dancing course completes at Hood College
MARION Smith, head of Hood College physical education, finished a 10 week adult aqua dance course at Elm Street School under Frederick City Recreation Commission. A 15 year old Frederick girl was granted a marriage annulment after testifying the groom threatened to kill her and used a knife to compel the ceremony. Charles N. Grimes said fuel servicing equipment was being installed at Frederick's municipal airport, which recently hosted about 3,200 spectators and 20 visiting airplanes, including a Beechcraft from Fish Engineering Co. Hood College hosted Coretta King who inspired hands with NAACP leader Lord Nickens requesting a handshake. Mount St. Mary's College students protested alleged censorship and policies affecting campus life. The News-Post All Area Consensus picks include Tricia Stultz, Barbara Long, Ken Wilson, Laurer Tugwell, Janet Gray, Don Bord, Pam Benson, David Blue, Chris Dixon, and Mark Buxton.
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Marion Smith
Hood College
Elm Street
Frederick City
Charles N. Grimes
Frederick's
The
Fish Engineering Co
Houston
Texas
News-Post
Middletown
Tricia Stultz
Barbara Long
Ken Wilson
Singanore
Laurer Tugwell
Janet Gray
Don Bord
Prospect Hall
Pam Benson
David Blue
Chris Dixon
Damascus
Mark Buxton
Mooney's Tamil values remark sparks Senate critique
A reader criticizes Senator Alex Mooney for claiming Tamil influenced values during a campaign and denounces his opposition to the pay rights bill as bigotry. The letter, urging accountability, reflects concern from a conservative household in Frederick County about standards and state senate conduct.
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Alex Mooney
Frederick
State Senate
Mooney
Mooney opposition letter sparks regional backlash in Frederick
A reader condemns Mr Mooney's stance against a sexual orientation bill and accuses him of portraying Frederick County as bigoted. The letter, signed by Maggie Kohler, urges voters to consider fairness, openness, and better representation in the upcoming election.
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Mooney
Frederick County
Senate
Tom
Mr. Mooney
Frederick
Paycheck deception fuels bill aims against labor voices
Letter from James Sulima and CHIP COOK of Local 7886 Boonsboro deplores House Bill 1072 as paycheck deception. They argue it blocks union funding for political activity while big business spends freely, threatening 40-hour weeks pensions and family leave. They urge BOE policy change to prioritize student use of WFMS gym over high school teams.
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Tam
Chris Shank
Robert McKee
Joseph Bartlett
Louise Snodgrass
Chamber of Commerce
Taking a stand on rights and homosexuality
A letter argues against laws granting special rights for gays, endorsing traditional Christian morality and opposing LGBT advocacy groups. The author cites personal loss, calls for enforcement of existing laws, critiques media bias, and names Alex Mooney and Michael Nolan in a partisan stance.
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Ales Moones
ACLU
Lendering
Hollywood
Alex Mooney
Embarrassment over Frederick County's reputation raised
A reader laments Frederick County's growing perceived ignorance and immaturity, criticizing the handling by a local figure named Alex Monnoy while noting the community's traditional conservatism and call for better conduct.
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Frederck County
Frederick
Alex Monnoy
Letter to the Editor Attacks Mooney on Abortion Views
A reader criticizes Alex Mooney for pushing a late term abortion ban and argues it erodes women’s rights. The note contrasts Maryland post viability limits with Mooney’s stance, notes GOP extremists’ reluctance on contraception coverage, and urges readers to recall Mooney Bartlett and Ferguson.
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Thave
Alex Mooney
Maryland
Religious Tolerance Org
Mooney
Jack Derr
Republican Party
House
Senate
Mooney, Bartlett
Fergu
Parent letter questions school facility priority at WFMS
A parent from West Frederick Middle School expresses frustration that students at WFMS and perhaps other schools are not given priority access to their own school. The writer notes two sons and a daughter attend WFMS, with siblings involved in the West Frederick Athletic Association basketball and cheerleading programs, all of which are connected to the WFMS community.
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Tam
West Frederick Middle School
WFMS
West Frederick Athletic Association
WFAA
Wide Open Borders Cited as Cause of Sprawl
Steve Rinehart argues that developers and homebuilders aim to profit while urban sprawl is driven by wide open borders. He claims Montgomery County moves to Frederick due to driving distances and criticizes arguments about housing quality.
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Montgomery County
Frederick
Contact details for Maryland legislators and delegates
A list of legislators and their phone numbers for Maryland districts including Senators Mikulski Sarbanes and Bartlett, delegates Hecht Snodgrass Stull Brinkley and Ellicott, and district contacts for Frederick Frederick and Carroll counties, with a toll free assembly line 1-800-492-7122 for general inquiries.
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Barbara Mikulski
Paul Sarbanes
Roscoe Bartlett
Frederick
General Assembly
Washington
Mex Mooney
Joe Bartlett
Sue Hecht
Louie Snodgrass
Carroll
Tim Ferguson
Paul Stull
David Brinkley
Donald Ellicott
Maryland General Assembly
Letters to the Editor guidelines from The Fradenck News-Post
The Fradenck News-Post invites signed letters with writer names and contact numbers. Due to high mail volume some letters are space limited. the paper avoids poetry religious verse form letters or felon copies. Publication is guaranteed for letters sent to the editor with proper contact details.
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