Maryland to charge parents for teen bomb threats
Gov Gav Glendening signs 1999 bills holding parents financially liable when a child under 19 commits a destructive device act or makes a bomb threat. Restitution covers search, removal, damages, and evacuations, with potential driver’s license suspension for up to six months, aimed at deterring juvenile threats before school resumes.
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Parris Glendening
Juvenile Court
Alex Mooney
Maryland
The Toy Like Cell Phone Era and Our Busy Lives
A narrator reflects on the shift from luxury to necessity in cell phones and instant communication. He discusses impatience, altered standards for speed, and entrainment as bodies adjust to faster rhythms, noting still-frequent email gaps and the lure of multitasking. The piece ends with a personal experiment ditching cable and embracing yoga.
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Cheryl
Federal Express
Stephan Rechtschaffen
M.D
Yesterday home from thve of the News Po
A truncated newspaper item notes a person returning home from an unspecified event connected to the News-Po. The readable fragment provides limited names, dates, or places, making precise identification and details impossible.
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Thve
The
News-Po
Local roles fill openings and licenses in county notes
Clerks prepare to issue pinball licenses under new local tag law. State game farm releases 126 quail in Frederick County. Civil Air Patrol adds three officers Markey Hartmann Stone to near quota. Large turnout honors Robert Pitts at Hooe College retirement dinner. Maryland lawmakers debate gasohol amid price concerns. Local students win poetry prizes at Hood College. Prospect Hall stages You're a Good Man Charlie Brown with Gaughan Nusbaum and others in cast.
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Bruce Brachey
Civil Air Patrol
William H. Markey
Edward C. Hartmann
Bruce Stone
Robert
Pitts
Frederick County
Hooe College
Prospect Hall
Man
Charlie Brown
Mark Gaughan
Missy Nusbaum
Lacey
Mark Frownfelter
Linus
Packey MecGaughan
Schroeder
Erin Ingraham
Snoopy
Molly McSherry
Patty
Joan Borowski
Sally
Carol Stevens
Violet
Teens in Gothic coats disrupt Star Wars debut at local theater
A Middleston reader recounts taking her children to a debut showing of Star Wars. Six teens wearing black trench coats and a shirt with a death symbol drew fear and forced the family to leave after theater staff and a mall guard failed to address the situation. The writer emphasizes concern over safety and questions the staff’s response.
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Littleton
Gothics
Crme
Sixth grade project prompts ransom note about cat
A Kersville Middle School Integrated Studies assignment offered three subjects for a letter, one option being a ransom note to President Clinton about the family cat’s kidnapping. The dialogue relates a sixth grader's distress over the topic and the inappropriate nature of the prompt.
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Columbine High School
Kersville Middle School
Clinton
Socks
Public school subject matter and harassment concerns raise board questions
Debbie Cieslowski of Frederick County voices concerns about a ransom letter topic in public schools, calls for lesson plan oversight, and cites a TJ Middle School incident. Julie L. Thomason of Walkersville adds a tourism proposal benefiting Frederick County. The letter urges accountability from administrators, a requested apology, and stronger measures to protect students.
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Alissa Bader
Board of Education
TJ Middle School
Freedom and fear of gay rights laws spark debate
Craig Schenkel argues against protections for gay people, decrying what he calls big government. He claims laws force beliefs, asserts natural social order, and says individuals should be free to like or dislike anyone. He concludes against legislation of beliefs.
Parent recounts harsh treatment of injured child by school administrator
A Frederick County Middle School incident describes a parent and son returning from the hospital after a collarbone break. The vice principal berated the injured child and ignored parental concerns. The parent sought a meeting, but administration did not address the issue as promised.
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Frederick County
Water park idea draws parent support in Frederick area
A local parent urges county and city officials to study a water park aquatic center. A 50 meter pool would serve families year round, teach swimming, and provide outdoor fun. In summer it would boost tourism and keep recreational dollars in the community. Teens could find jobs and a social space.
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Frederick
Deep Creek Lake
Letters to the Editor Guidelines at The Frederick News-Post
The Frederick News Post invites exclusive signed letters to the editor. Include writer name address and phones for verification. Submissions can be mailed faxed or emailed with contact details for publication consideration.
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Frederick News-Post
E. Patrick Sr
Frederick
Fredericknewapost.com
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