Loss of Local Hero Mick Mastrino Remembered in Frederick
Editorial honors Mick Mastrino a longtime county fire rescue leader and 23 year Maryland State Police veteran who also served as chief and president of United Steam Fire Engine Co. He taught at Maryland Fire-Rescue Institute and wrote letters to the paper on city hall taxes and funding. He died of cancer leaving a legacy of public service and blunt but respected leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mick Mastrino
Maryland State Police
Maryland Fire-Rescue Institute
United Steam Fire Engine Co
South Market Street
Frederick
Mick Mastrinos
FBI bungling questioned in McVeigh case fallout
Howard News Service reports on perceived FBI failures before the Oklahoma City bombing case. The piece criticizes leadership, computer issues, and delayed disclosure of thousands of pages to McVeigh’s lawyers, arguing accountability and public trust hang in the balance.
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Hhe Heads
FBI
Louis Freeh
Timothy McVeigh
Oklahoma City
McVeigh
Freed
Brunswick High students sculpt sea creatures at town pool
A group of Brunswick High students guided by art teacher Judy Harrison spent afternoons shaping various sea creatures on the floor of the town swimming pool. Participants included Lisa Axine Tammy Blank Junior Cook Tammy Harrison Webber Julie Koenig Caroline Mesa Clarence Lust Martelle Cooper Mike Remsburg Jeff Rodden Jeff Reynolds and Steve Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brunswick High
Judy Harrson
Lisa Axiine
Tammy Blank Junior Cook
Tammy Harrison
Webber
Julie Koenig
Caroline Mesa
Clarence Lust
Martelle Cooper
Mike Remsburg
Jeff Rodden
Jeff Reynolds
Steve Smith
Reader Letter Critiques Sensational Language in Duke Energy Story
Richard Crosland of Frederick criticizes the article by Douglas Tallman on the Point of Rocks power plant for using sensational terms like pollutant belching. He argues gas-fired plants are cleaner than claimed and urges non sensational wording such as falls or drops for minor declines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas Tallman
Point of Rocks
Duke Energy
Pittsburgh
News-Post
Washington Post
USA Today
Regional Rail Cost Shares Could Ease Interstate 270 Corridor
A reader argues forming a regional consortium among Frederick county Maryland and adjacent regions in West Virginia and Pennsylvania could fund rail service to Frederick and the Metro system, avoiding expensive right of way purchases and surface widening. The letter contrasts highway dependence with rail, cites Colorado Springs versus Denver traffic, and questions policy safeguards and rehabilitation programs while noting editorial stance on racial issues.
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Frederick City
West Virginia Panhandle
Pennsylvania
Frederick
Metro
Colorado Springs
Denver
Reagan roundup misreads Reagan era policy and deregulation
In response to a May 4 letter, the piece critiques Reagan era priorities arguing deregulation, tax cuts, and SDI hype shaped policy. It accuses the administration of pressuring deregulation at the expense of broader benefits, condemns the air traffic controllers strike handling, and questions overarching Cold War strategies attributed to Reagan and Bush. The author signs as Daniel A. Shawen of Middletown.
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Colin McGuigan
Reagan
STA CarTier
Ergestminen
Etema Creee
Rosy Budiget
Soviet Union
SDI
Herd
Congress
Bush
Rush hour on I 270 and transportation woes
A Maryland commuter from Frederick to Gaithersburg criticizes ongoing I 270 traffic, noting lingering backups past Interstate 370 and ineffectiveness of lane widening from Germantown to Clarksburg. They cite rising costs and delays and accuse state and local governments of being behind schedule on transportation fixes.
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Dow
Frederick
Gaithersburg
Montgomery Village Avenue
Germantown
Clarksburg
Clivening
Rail project talk spans Hunt Valley to Glen Burnie
The article discusses Frederick resident Rob Wentzel and former Governor Deval Schurcer funding plans for a light rail corridor. It notes high costs, uncertain ridership, and the shift from Hunt to Inner locations, with the line extended to Glen Burnie and beyond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick
Histone
MARC
Willum Deval Schurcer
Hunt Valley
Baltimore
Origi
Hunt
Glen Burnie
Gas prices rise as demand climbs with no quick fix
In a blunt analysis Ellis Burruss notes US crude prices have stayed under 30 a barrel while inventories lag and demand hits record levels. Gas stations pass higher costs from suppliers, oil companies face some gouging claims, and spring gasoline use rose 3 percent as miles driven increase. The piece urges reducing consumption to curb costs.
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OPEC
MBTE
Tno
Seley Rios
U.S
Sindcobete Gheen
Citizen Injustice System Editorial Sparks Prison Reform Debate
A reader questions an editorial from May 14 about prisoner programs, arguing the piece misses the core realities of Maryland crime. The letter urges staff to engage with offenders directly to understand programs and risks, suggesting reform considerations without endorsing incarceration.
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Fogea
Christopher Young
Mght
Pheon
Tam
Duke Energy claims plant will improve regional air quality
Susan Sanders of Point of Rocks questions Duke Energy about a May 9 article asserting a plant could lower pollution. She contends the Frederick County area already faces heavy nitrogen oxide pollution and doubts any additional emissions or impacts are acceptable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duke Energy
Frederick County
Baltimore-Washi
Sata Sonstates
Roadway Safety Day At Target Draws Students And Police
On May 9 from 10 am to 2 pm a Roadway Safety Day was held in Target's lot off Md 355 with Riverview students from Future Farmers of America and the Career and Technology Center. Police were posted to prevent plaza traffic backups while a child safety seat demonstration highlighted safety efforts. A Chick Fil A manager was involved in the event.
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Target
MD. 355
Riverview
Future 'S of America
Career and Technology Center
Cash Returns as Credit Cards Lose Ground
In a concise observed shift, the speaker notes credit payments lagging, cash scarce, and store bargains signaling slower purchases. Proclaims the dollar bill regaining demand as customers favor hard cash over credit.
Letters to the Editor Addressing Publication Rules
A broad letters page notes that readers should avoid including home addresses and phone numbers. It outlines submission rules for Letters to the Editor at the Frederick News-Post and provides a mailing address for contributors.
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Amcieve
Syed
Nana
Katie
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Siech
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Colorado Springs, Colo
Wille Horton
Burton L
Mack New Windsor
Chick- UA Bait
Daniel A. Shawen
Middletown
Rob Wentzel
Brunswick
Susan Sanders
Point of
Tris Gibson Frederick
Frederick Mews-Post
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