New Maryland Office Aims to Help Deaf and Hard of Hearing
The General Assembly, during a recent session, created the Office of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing in Maryland. Governor Daw Parsons Glendening signed the measure to serve the state’s large deaf community, including Frederick’s, and to improve access to information and services through technology and updated programs.
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Maryland School For the Deaf
Madrid Notes on Culture and People by Roy Meachum
Roy Meachum reflects on Madrid after Rome, noting its blend of Moorish flavor and metropolitan modernity. He praises the Prado and El Greco, Velazquez and Spanish life, while admiring Madrikenos and the city’s distinctive style and late dining, concluding with Viva Espana.
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Ostracism and the distant presidency in ancient Athens and modern Washington
The piece compares Athenian ostracism with modern U S leadership, arguing leaders avoid personality clashes. It contrasts Dwight Eisenhower and George W Bush styles, noting Bush relies on a strong Cabinet and hidden hand approach to govern without constant personal publicity. It cites Clinton, Clinton era media, and policy focus, urging accountability and efficiency in governance.
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Local figures comment on England trip and college leadership
Dr Edward P Thomas returning from a ten day England visit praised the country and contrasted hardships abroad. Hood College named Dr Christine A Young provost and dean of academic affairs to take effect July 4, previously dean at William Smith College since 1971. Brunswick residents join a community cleanup as part of Operation Brunswick. Investigators search for a green oxygen tank from the Air Force EC-135 crash near Walkersville on May 6.
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Delayed Execution Debates on DNA and Adversarial Justice
The May 16 editorial argues for delaying death sentences to review evidence and new documents. It emphasizes the role of DNA science and psychological evaluations in shaping guilt and appropriate punishment, and notes the dangers of speculation around Kennedy and McVeigh era cases.
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Elmer Spencer
Ketok & Pakr
Gene
Timothy McVeigh
State Maryland tastes and student debate on symbols
Karen Voogh of Mount Airy notes a sarcastic letter debating Maryland symbols. She cites a state dog versus a state cat alternative, mentions the Bay Retriever, and urges Chris Petrella to consult students to learn the facts. The piece references a state sport beyond lacrosse.
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Chris Petrella
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Editorial readers clash with Frederick leaders on commuter rail
A reader voices frustration with County Commissioners President David Gray and Frederick operations chief Rick Weldon over commuter rail from Frederick to Germantown. The letter questions how many Frederick residents commute long distance and criticizes the administration for dismissing rail as a solution.
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Frederick
Rick Weldon
Germantown
Frederick readers urge light rail to ease daily commute
In letters from Frederick residents Diane Halleman and Sharla Worley urge expansion of rail, arguing current I-70 and Md 355 congestion hurts families and taxes. They call for a light rail linking Germantown and beyond to the Metro, better civic dialogue, and civil conduct by officials and media.
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PTA Calls for Civil Debate in Frederick County
A Frederick County PTA council urges civil discourse in upcoming meetings. The request stresses respectful treatment during public debates and opposition to inflammatory rhetoric while presenting positions clearly and calmly.
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Duke Energy's fossil-fuel reliance sparks air quality concern
Maryland already fails ozone standards in Central Maryland and the Washington region, with Southern and Eastern Shore areas nonattainment. The statewide ozone problem is tied to nitrous oxides forming smog, while EPA lists major pollutants since 1970 and questions unaccounted gases. The critique centers on Duke Energy as a emblematic case amid claims of air quality benefits.
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Letters to the Editor Encouraging reader submissions
A letter column note requests reader letters to the editor, with mailing and contact details for submissions. It lists a P O Box, a fax line, and an email or abbreviation for replies, inviting community input and suggesting abridgement due to high volume.
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