Fight or switch under new federal school choice plan
The program allows students in schools with two or more consecutive unsatisfactory test years to transfer to higher performing schools. Critics fear demographic shifts and logistics, including crowding, bus routes, and staff reassignment, and question if it helps the poorest students. Observers will track next year's test scores and transfers from South Frederick and Hillcrest for real impact.
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Feds
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Hillcrest
Townsend the states next governor in full-page ads
The Post and Baltimore Sun report a wide spread full-page ad featuring Gov Parris Glendening and Lt Gov Heath Townsend amid a crowded Maryland political scene. The piece highlights fundraising totals nearing $2 million and scenes in Frederick with crowds, while noting other contenders like Doug Duncan and Rep Robert Ehrlich.
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Bobby
Curry
Hore
Seeton
Glendening
Baltimore
Doug Duncan
Long Neesnony
Bush praised onstage as critics question spy plane stance
Readers witness a televised moment where President Bush earns applause while William Kristol challenges his handling of the spy plane crisis. The debate touches on foreign policy, Bush family influence, and perceptions of federal governance amid criticism of the administration's actions and promises.
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William Kristol
Bush
Neville Chamberlain
Kristol
Washington Post
Bill Buckley
United States
George
Clinton
Abe Douged
New hospital facilities needed in expanding regions
Mike Kiernan from Frederick questions where residents will receive health care as growth expands areas like Virginia and Singapore. He warns that adding outpatient services in Point of Rocks and U S 15 could exhaust resources and urges timely planning to avoid a health care crisis.
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Eine Hil
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Singapore
U.S. 15
Citizen Voices Against Major Electric Rate Hike
Local speaker expresses opposition to a proposed 300 percent increase in electric rates. The message emphasizes a desire for stable pricing, ongoing energy projects, and reliable power for years ahead without sudden price spikes.
Letters to the Editor attack Burhans and faith views
A reader criticizes 17 year service by Mr Burhans and mocks his judgment while defending Biblical interpretation. The letter condemns insinuations about public service and cites Christians divided over literal versus liberal readings, noting Nazi misuse of Christianity and the gap between belief and practice.
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Ign
New Market
Sioner
Washington
C Fanscil McKead
Hitler
Nietsche
Israel
Ungrateful letter targets volunteers in Ick County
Kathy Lawson defends volunteers after Daniel Trey's April 13 letter Bar ney Fires. She says volunteers save money and serve communities, urging calm and appreciation over name calling. She notes volunteers are vital and should not be discouraged from helping.
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Daniel Trey
Barney
Ick County
Shout Fry
Frederick pageant crowns Chillers fourth Miss Frederick
Sheree Lynn Chillers won the 25 year old title as the fourth Miss Frederick, outscoring 11 contestants at the Weinberg Center. First runner up Julia Ann Thompson, Nanette Elizabeth Carter second runner up, Barbara Lee Baetz third runner up. Chamber members questioned U.S. 15 dualization at a post legislative luncheon at Ernie's Italian Kitchen.
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Sheree Lynn Chillers
Frederick
Weinberg Center
Julia Ann Thompson
Nanette Elizabeth Carter
Barbara Lee Baetz
Frederick County
Pushkin Snubs Attention and Grabs Computer Arm
In a quirky scene, the cat Pushkin reached up with a paw and pulled her arm from the computer. She responded with a calm, “OK, we’ll go for a MARTY SNIDER.”
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Pushkin
Letters to the Editor Weigh Your Opinions Here
Readers are invited to submit letters to the editor with guidelines for inclusion. The notice outlines form, address, and contact details for correspondence, urging concise, relevant submissions and noting that some letters may be abridged in publication.
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