Schools cancel GOP voter registration drive in Frederick County
Frederick County public high schools canceled a planned lunch time voter registration drive organized by the Republican Party. School administrators cited concern over partisan appearance with Republican politicians scheduled at each school and signs, badges, and materials prohibited.
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Mark Hoke
David Gray
Joe Baldi
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Hood College honors Dr. Church with surprise honorary degree
Hood College's 102nd commencement celebrated outgoing president Martha E. Church after 20 years. More than 400 degrees were awarded as four women received honorary degrees including Church, Corrine Cokie Boggs Roberts and Lindy Boggs, with Kay Boyer also honored. The event featured keynote speaker Cokie Roberts and a platform with Shirley Peterson and Dr. Ernest L. Boyer.
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Frederick center workers weigh Bethesda move amid panel advisory
Frederick Cancer Research and Development Center staff watch an advisory panel propose moving large portions of the center to NIH in Bethesda. Officials including Dr. Jerry Rice and Don Date say they have not seen a surge in constituent calls, while local leaders urge preserving the center at Fort Detrick or nearby.
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Board of County Commissioners
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Detrick
Frederick City Police graduate 17 new officers in 38th ceremony
17 officers completed the Frederick City Police Department's 38th graduation. Chief Ray Raffensberger praised the class as a team across three agencies. Officer Joseph Carroll earned two excellence awards for top overall academic and skills scores. Mayor Jim Grimes lauded their character and stamina as they join Frederick, the sheriff's office, and Thurmont assignments.
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Frederick Community College
Frederick Craft Fair draws crowds at 21st annual event
The Frederick Craft Fair at the fairgrounds drew crowds despite rain, featuring 219 vendors from across the country including Hamms and silk tie sellers. Mary Clark of National Crafts said over 1,000 vendors sought space, noting the show’s long national reach. Bela Fleck and the Flecktones performed as attendees browsed handcrafted items and food stalls, with admission $6 and proceeds aiding the American Cancer Society.
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