Frederick curfew law in limbo awaiting Maryland high court ruling
The piece argues for keeping Frederick’s late night curfew as a legal tool, noting past botched raids and racial overtones that led to the law being struck down by the Maryland Court of Special Appeals. It urges cautious, restrained use if upheld, referencing a similar Supreme Court case and calling for a focus on compliance and discretion rather than arrests. It recalls the 1990 downtown raid and urges officials to maintain professionalism and not repeat mistakes.
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Maryland
Frederick City
U.S. Supreme Court
Frederick
Maryland Court of Special Appeals
Frederick County
Maryland Court of Appeals
Special Appeals Court
Supreme Court
Dallas
Court of Appeals
Sauerbrey Victory Sparks Calls for Election Reform in Maryland
Richard W. Montalto reports ongoing fights over SABEL and the city election board as Maryland voters confront alleged malfeasance. He notes the Legislature killed reform, Republican and Democrat judges’ cross oversight, and the Motor Voter Law shielding purge efforts. Sauerbrey campaign praised for grassroots drive and persistence amid attacks.
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Ias
Eien Sauerbrey
Frederick Post
General Assembly
State Administrative Board of Election Laws
SABEL
Baltimore City
House of Delegates
City Election Board
Dan Earnshaw
Sauerbrey
Congress
Maryland
Ellen Sauerbrey
Prince George's
Montgomery
Elen Sauerbrey
Richard W. Montalto
Randallstown
Muskie as cautionary tale for Dole in 1996 race
A political column warns that Washington overvalues early frontrunners. It recalls Edmund Muskie in 1972 as the sure bet, then questions the certainty of Dole’s path. The piece urges caution, noting polls and pundits often misjudge conventions and outcomes.
Dole’s rightward lunge blurs in early 1996 campaign
Martin Schram analyzes how George McGovern’s 1972 nomination reflected activist liberalism and contrasts it with Bob Dole in 1996. Dole’s big press treatment failed to clarify his policy vision after NRA debates and battles over Henry Foster’s nomination, leaving voters uncertain about his presidency.
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Biz
Muskie
George McGovern
Dole
National Rifle Association
Oklahoma City
NRA
Gramm
Henry Foster
Senate
Bob Dole
Martin Schram
Scripps Howard News Service
Dismissal of Roxbury Penal Farm Superintendent Prompts Reform
Fifty years ago this May 11 the State Board of Correction chaired by Joseph Hla Rogan dismissed Elmer St. Clair Maxwell as superintendent of Roxbury Penal Farm. The board, citing a top down reform approach, renamed the facility the State Reformatory for Males. Also noted were family letters from Greece, frost-damaged potato crops, and local events including a Catoctin High Dairy Princess pageant, Huck Finn Derby winners, and Learning Tree Inc child care ribbon cutting in Brunswick.
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Joseph Hla. Rogan
Baltimore
State Board of Correction
Elmer St. Clair Maxwell
Roxbury
Brunswick
Learning Tree Inc
Jesse D. Orndorff
Moving forward in understanding Derrick Shackelford addresses race and education
Frederick County resident Derek Shackelford argues for cultural awareness over colorblindness. He cites curriculum gaps, biased sentencing, and historic exclusions to urge inclusive education and fair justice while defending scholarship diversity and affirmative action context.
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Frederick County
Crispus Attucks
Charles Drew
Marcus Garvey
Thurgood Marshall
Harriet Tubman
Marion Barry
D.C
Reginald Denny
Rodney King
T. Jean Krauch
Optimist
Rotary
Kappa Sigma
Sigma Chi
NAACP
United Negro College Fund
Letter on road safety and reporting speeding and hit and run incidents
Larry Hall Buckeystown urges drivers to heed speed limits and report dangerous driving. He cites multiple incidents including hit and runs, a school bus with flashing lights, and a Virginia Power employee speeding. He asks for a community response and respect for police while promoting responsible driving and documentation.
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Free State
Ronald McCracken
Karen Kraus
McCracken
Karen
Virginia Power Company
Ron
Why do private schools show higher college attendance?
A Frederick reader questions state test results and the remedial rates for Frederick Community College. He contrasts public schools with private schools, citing higher college enrollment from private schools and perceived savings, and questions BOE outcomes and student literacy. He cites personal anecdotes and urges examination of private school practices.
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Frederick County
Frederick Community College
FCC
Marie-Therese Eskuchen
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James N. Carros
Central Restaurant
Greece
United States
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Linganore High School
Catoctin High School
Thurmont
Melissa Dudrow
Culler Lake
Melissa LaBrush
Tracey Johnson
Lori Brachey
Ricky Morris
Derek T
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Buckeystown
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