Editorial slams St Patrick's Day sting by Frederick police
The piece critiques a downtown bars sting on St Patrick's Day as self promoting and impractical. It questions the four page fined venues and notes factors making ID checks difficult amid crowds. The editorial urges focusing on regular offenders over festive enforcement.
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St Patrick's Day
Frederick
Crackenack
FPD
Liquor Board
Firestone's
Maryland
Emmitsburg
St. Patrick’s Day
Market Street
Bush and Clinton eras' vandalism charges debunked by GAO
The GAO found no proof of vandalism by Clinton staff. Bush's claim of a prototype scanner misread. The piece notes public perceptions of both, and cites Interior Secretary Norton’s role and the Obama era staffing gaps as broader political issues.
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Bush
Clinton
White House
General Accounting Office
George W
Gale Norton
U.S. Geological Survey
Norton
Washington Post
Ian Thomas
Thomas
Civil Service Protection
Senate
Migratory Bird Center
Patuxent
Frederick Notables Attend Belvedere Dinner Honors
Five women from Frederick and nearby areas were invited to a dinner at the Sher aton Belvedere in Baltimore honoring charter members of the Maryland Dietetic Association and cemetery-related group. Joseph F. Rhoderick, a Frederick lunchroom proprietor, qualified as the newest member of the Frederick County Board of Education. Camp Detrick soldiers hosted the Frederick High School band for lunch after performing for Armed Forces Day. County Agent Henry R. Shoemaker noted dry weather aided hay cutting with ample early hay.
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Bahn Eige
Frederick and
Vicinity
Sheraton Belvedere
Baltimore
Maryland Dietetic Association
Cemeter Algae
Mary Mather
Marguerite A. Nash
Patricia Whistler
Lois B. Newsham
Joan C. Eisenhauer
Joseph F. Rhoderick
Frederick
Frederick County Board of Education
Theodore R. McKecnin
Camp Detrick
Frederick High School
Henry R. Shoeimaker
City confronts low income housing projects plan in Frederick
Reader letter laments proposed city grant funded razing of projects in Frederick, alleging rise of crime and decline in property values. Writer urges investment in education and skills rather than new housing, and questions management of neighborhoods including Stewart Manor and John Hanson areas. A separate line mentions a home team parent cheering during a visiting player collision.
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Frederick City
Seadene
Mace Midry
Motter Avenue
Old Steward Manor
Frede
Deeng
Ares
Graz
John Hanson
Sagner
Frederick
Teen Umpire Maintains Composure In Game
A 15-year-old umpire stayed calm and called the game despite harsh comments. He ignored taunts, listened respectfully, and acted like an adult among adults. The letter argues adults must model proper behavior at all times to teach children how to respond under pressure. Kathy Koops Myersville.
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Eeenee
Catsley
Letter writer advocates focus on real education over test prep
Charles E Hubbard argues in a Middletown letter that the school board should measure teaching quality by direct observation and traditional evaluation rather than test prep and pep rallies. He contends absences can skew scores, urges less emphasis on attire, and calls for a return to solid education to cultivate students like Ms Warden.
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Board of Education
Lncal Parbes
Hillcrest
Aou
Summer ideas for Frederick kids pools and schools
Readers discuss summer plans for Frederick and surroundings focusing on affordable open pools basketball and classrooms for children. Letters touch on tolerance sexuality politics and education with concern for inclusivity and safety in community spaces.
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Frederick
Spirit of a Youth Baseball Night Turns Sour
A children's baseball game exposes moral decline as a visiting parent and coach loud condemnations of calls spark widespread rude commentary. The visiting team supporters escalate with intimidating remarks toward the teenage umpire, drawing in players and spectators until most of the visitors join in. The home crowd remains restrained, with no negative remarks toward the opponents noted.
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Siever
Sainl
County seeks improved animal arrangement and neutering plan
Resident SHARON SCHMEDICKE voices concern over county animal services slow neutering progress and adoption chances. She urges better care, warns delays risk euthanasia as she faces moving and cannot take her pets.
Candy Warden Praised for Hillcrest Support Over Tests
A reader commends Candy Warden for backing Hillcrest Elementary School and criticizing MSPAP testing. The letter argues tests waste time and mainly judge schools and staff, seeking further discussion on evaluation goals.
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Candy Warden
Hillcrest
Hillcrest Elementary
Religion and bigotry in a historical review reel
A reader letter criticizes recent News-Press commentary on religion and sexuality. The writer claims senator Alex and supporters label homosexuality as a lifestyle choice and argues about personal belief versus public stance. The piece questions moral absolutes and the power of perception.
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American Medical Association
Mooney
Frederick
Sen
Alex
God Pope
Individu
Sreemand
Mooneys
Letter criticizing Xhale coverage by Barb Sellers
Robert Byrd responds to a May 12 letter accusing the Frederick News-Post of unfair Xhale coverage. He urges police and city attorneys to examine alleged illegal activity, notes ongoing investigations, and defends Xhale remaining open despite disagreement.
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Xhale
Pana
SSE
Frederick News-Post
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