Frederick Rail Expansion Promises Commuter Service Growth
The plan adds 50 million to the federal rail budget to extend tracks from two Frederick locations toward Point of Rocks, linking to MARC Brunswick. It foresees no more drives to Shady Grove, easing I 270 congestion, with two Frederick stations boosting access to downtown Washington. Local officials and Maryland senators Back rail, though critics cite cost, the Metro example supports demand.
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Frederick
Point of Rocks
Marc Brunswick
Shady Grove
Metro
Jim Grimes
Paul Gordon
Ron Young
Maryland
Paul Sarbanes
Barbara Mikulski
Washington
D.C
MARC
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Frederick County
Public safety vs tax burdens in Frederick County letter
M Mick Mastrino argues readers are misled about police resources and tax needs. He credits Sheriff Hagy, critiques specialization of police work, calls for more general public service, and warns higher taxes threaten residents and businesses. He questions court hours and education funding, urging informed decisions.
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Alan Caho
Caho
Frederick County
Jim Hagy
Hagy
Frederick City
Maryland State Police
Maryland State
Sheriff's Office
Cairo
No bad kids but rotten parents letter to Frederick City and County parents
A letter directed at parents of Frederick City and County children asks how much time they spend with their child daily and whether they know teachers, principals, friends, and homework. It argues many school problems are caused by parents and urges responsibility and involvement in their child's life and supervision.
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Frederick City
Frederick County
Parents must face responsibility for their children's behavior
A Frederick reader argues parents fail to discipline at home leading to drugs and sex at school. He demands stronger parental morals, real guidance, and personal accountability to improve children’s conduct and grades, noting Christopher E. Filby of Frederick.
Memorial hospital wing fund tops goal in St Lo tribute
Fund chair Philip Winebrenner announced the drive reached 91 922 89 toward 81 650 for a memorial hospital wing in St Lo France honoring Frederick County residents who died in the Normandy invasion and the St Lo bottleneck destruction. Nurses from 16 foreign countries toured Frederick after attending the ninth International Council of Nurses congress in Atlantic City.
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Philip R. Winebrenner
St. Lo
France
Frederick County
Normandy
Braddock Heights
Vindobona
Frederick
Charles F. Bowers
The
Hood College lacrosse coach dismissal sparks student duress claims
A Hood College student denounces the lacrosse coach firing during midterms, arguing it caused duress and harmed well being, with criticism that academics were sidelined for sports. A second letter mocks a legal suit over a den mouse joke, calling it a futile practical joke and lamenting decorum.
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Hood College
State resists lowest bid for TransIT contract
Letters to the Frederick Post denounce the Maryland Transit Authority for disapproving a county bid. Roger D. Gray Sr. of Middletown urges commissioners to fund or stop the Transit HQ project without MTAs interference. He calls Maryland “Big Brother” and asks residents to protest.
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Frederick Post
Maryland Transit Authority
Frederick County
Maryland
MTA
Frederick County Jobs and Tax Debate Draws Chamber Support
The proposal to raise property taxes piggyback income tax and impact fees sparks growth tied discussion in Frederick County. The Chamber of Commerce, Frederick County’s largest business association with 700 members employing over 23,000, backs a tax structure to sustain county capital infrastructure and lower ongoing government revenues.
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Frederick County
Chamber of Commerce of
Free Enterprise
Chamber backs bond funding for county capital needs
The Frederick County Chamber urges using impact fee revenues to issue bonds for roads and school construction, cautioning against using new revenues for operations. It supports pay-go funding if property taxes rise, and calls for efficiency audits of county and school systems. Jefferson School officials invite public questions and contact.
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Chamber
Frederick County Builders Association
Munity
Jefferson School
Jefferson School student walkaway clarified by facility
The Frederick News-Post report on May 8 described a student at The Jefferson School walking away from a residential house. The school clarifies it is a special education facility, not a juvenile detention center, and notes staff follow strict procedures. The student returned safely and police were notified.
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Frederick News-Post
Jefferson School
Meachum misquotes Shakespeare in Mount Pleasant column
Margaret E. Minton criticizes Roy Meachum for misquoting Shakespeare, noting “Once more into the breach” comes from Henry V and “Hoist with his own petard” from Hamlet. She urges better fact checking and editorial discipline, while lampooning stray modifiers and errors.
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Roy Meachum
Mr. Meachum
Hamlet
Fran Baker for Frederick City Mayor: a reader backs bid
In a letter from Frederick, Edward B. Jenkins endorses Fran Baker for mayor. He recalls meeting her through the Frederick Urban Drug and Alcohol Committee and praises her understanding of city needs and willingness to lead. He notes his own party switch and urges voters to choose a strong no nonsense leader who will take responsibility.
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Marion Dickson
Fran Baker
Frederick City
Fran
Frederick
Letters to the Frederick News-Post Readers
The Frederick News-Post invites exclusive Letters to the Editor five letters total with writer name, home address, and home and business telephone numbers. Space limits abridgment. poetry, religious verse, form letters, or copies not accepted. Mail, fax, or email submission details provided.
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Frederick
Fox
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Soil Conservation Service
Fountaindale
Noah E. Kefauver
Kenneth Shiffler
Frederick High School
Potomac Edison Company
Eastaleo
Buckeystown
Hagen Wallace Sells and Gray Circus
Francis Scott Key Lions Club
Frederick Fairgrounds
Mary Alsop Frederick
Roger D. Gray Sr
Middletown
Joseph E. Lebherz
Jack Pumphrey
Jefferson
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Mount Pleasant
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