Maryland adopts phased teen licensing to curb crashes
Maryland joins 24 states in phased in teen licensing effective July 1. The law tightens learner permit duration to four months, extends provisional driving until 18, raises the full license age to 17 years seven months, and requires 40 hours of parent supervised practice plus a driver education course. Government and safety officials cite teen inexperience and risky behavior as key crash factors.
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Wisdom and the Heroes of the Fifth Circuit
Robyn Bhumner recalls Judge John Minor Wisdom and the Fifth Circuit as pivotal forces in desegregation. The 1962 ruling admitting James Meredith to Ole Miss, amid riots and federal intervention, marked a heroic era when Southern judges defended equality against segregationists despite threats and personal risk.
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Frederick County Camporee Braces for Severe Storms
Yesterday 87 Scouts and leaders endured a major thunderstorm during a Camporee at 8 Meadow near Kiamsville. May rainfall reached 4.46 inches, surpassing monthly norms as the event tested outdoor cooking and pup tent sleeping amid gusty weather.
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Kiamsville
Deadbeats and Mother's Day memory in a reader letter
A reader cites a May 14 article on deadbeat doctors and taxpayer funding, questions Medicaid reimbursements, and praises Anna Jarvis and Mother's Day origins. The letter references Governor Glasscock, President Wilson, and a personal connection to Jarvis, noting Marion Hollis Pembroke of New Market.
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John Schade
William & Glasscock
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Anger management programs reach Frederick students
Frederick County Mental Health Association describes prevention efforts in schools and the community. Since September 1998 staff have spoken to more than 1,850 students across 14 schools to help solve conflicts, reduce anger and stress, and keep youths safe at home and out of harm. Kay L. Craig, Prevention Program Director.
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County Market check description policy draws protest in Frederick
Angela Morrison of Frederick reports being written BiF on her personal check and questions a bank policy to identify by race. She says clerks cited court guidance for adding a descriptive tag and seeks clarity from store managers and the court commissioner. She condemns racial labeling as insulting.
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Fredenck
Parents cause short stay for first year CIA soccer coach
A Catoctin Youth Association coach Dan Abuda loses volunteer role over criticism from some mothers during a child soccer season in Thurmont. The writer credits Abuda with turning a confused 6-year-old into a confident player, while noting mothers blocked views and pressured the CIA head, leading to his departure.
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Mother’s Day origins traced to Anna Jarvis in Gratton WV
The piece recounts Anna Jarvis of Gratton West Virginia who began the Mothers Day movement after her mother’s 1905 death. It notes her efforts to establish a national celebration, the 1907 service at Andrews Methodist Church, and the 1908 public observance with the white carnation badge system. It mentions Notre Dame and Fraternal Order of Eagles amid mixed commentary.
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Letters to the Editor policy and submission details
The Frederick News-Post invites signed letters with writer name, home address, and home and business phone numbers. Space limits apply. poetry and letters to other people are not published. Submissions can be mailed, faxed, or emailed to the Frederick News-Post at the given address and contact details.
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