Editorial on Dougherty aims for proactive city leadership
The piece urges a strong mayoral congress partnership with Roscoe Bartlett and supports Dougherty’s plan to review city departments, pursue leaner governance, and interview top staff. It notes potential resistance from some aldermen but remains cautiously optimistic about reform and traffic improvements in Frederick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennifer Dougherty
Éth
Roscoe Bartlett
City Hall
Frederick
Bartlett
Washington
Frederick City
Grimes
Dougherty
Bill Hall
Marcia Hall
David Lenhart
Lenhart
The 21st Century Struggle for World Leadership
The essay argues the next century will center on U S dominance versus China, yet Islam may eclipse that battle as a defining challenge. It warns that while China may transition to a modern state, the Muslim world could threaten global prosperity. democracy and free markets offer the path to unity with the West.
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United States
China
America
China Vail
Soviet Union
Bush
Ando
Saddam Hussein
Egypt
Saudi Arabia
Middle East
Europe
Japan
Accond
Inauguration of Rural Free Mail Delivery in Frederick County
The piece marks the 50th anniversary of rural free mail delivery in Frederick County with details of 1901 inaugurations. It notes 54 carriers initiating home delivery, carriers’ horse ownership, and a Damascus High School fall event with a Civitan Club charter in Westminster. It also references Frederick Fire Board changes, a Martin’s food store open house, and local celebrations with guests from the Eastern Shore.
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Frederick County
Philip Grove
Harry Beaufelder
Frederick
Montgomery County
Damascus
Maryland
James A. Grave
Bud Fisher
Mount St Marys College editorial clash sparks protest
A reader defends faculty oversight and student journalism standards at Mount St Marys College, condemning the Echo and Frederick Daily papers for content and urging responsible reporting. The letter praises Dr Hinds and President Houston for actions taken against a faculty member and Beho’y editorial board, while calling for propriety and decorum in investigative reporting.
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Mount St. Mary's College
Echo
Mowat
George Houston
Carol Hinds
Dr. Hinds
Beho'y
Frederick
Maury Hassli Walkersville Revenue Split Sparks Debate
When the decision was made to split ad revenue among staff to cover a severe drop in scholarship funds Walker sville faces growing concern. Maury Hassli leads discussions as the campus community weighs fairness and impact on students and programs.
Letter to the editor criticizes provost over study abroad cuts
TRIN NEWSOME of Germantown brands Provost Carol Hinds and Mount leadership as cruel and ignorant in a student newspaper letter. He cites rude responses, regrets for affected students, and cites the First Amendment, aiming to defend press rights and pursue law school to protect colleges and people from similar ignorance.
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Carol Hinds
the Echo
the Mount
Lawbaugh
Hinds
Houston
Dr. Lawbaugh
Mountain Echo
Leonids meteor storm may light early Sunday sky
Reader letters discuss upcoming Leonids meteor shower peaking early Sunday around 4 am with hopes of many meteors, recalling the 1964 storm and stressing public interest amid local tension over development and infrastructure in Frederick County. The writer cites the Armaugh Observatory for background and mentions personal hopes of witnessing a storm again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sally
Armaugh Observatory
Defense of free speech at Mount Saint Mary's sparks letter
A Mountain Kekefe staffer defends editorial on Ur Lawbaugh and administration issues. The writer argues censorship thwarts American rights and urges protecting student freedoms while noting past staff changes and media scholarship cuts. The letter cites Willan Law hanyth as a former advisor and references graduation in May 2000.
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Lawbaugh
Mount Saint Mary's College
America
Afghanistan
Raueh
Twas
Mountain
Kekefee
Willan Lawhanyth
Do You Know Where Your Sons Are
Pauline Sihawen of Middletown writes about disruptive preteen boys causing property damage and dangerous behavior in the Willow Tree Drive area. She reports egging, sign vandalism, a roof crash, and a near-collision with a school bus, urging parents to address to prevent worse actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Suhout
Jade Court
Beech ‘Tree Drive
Willow Tree Drive
Hoke praise prompts rebuttal over growth policy
A reader argues that Mark Hoke started problems during his term by promoting rapid growth and a development plan without fully weighing social and economic needs. The letter urges citizens to volunteer, trim services, and focus on community action to offset mounting costs and delayed growth impacts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoke
Frederick County
Hake
South Dakota
Schoor
BOCC
Kindness of strangers in Frederick Maryland helps grateful travelers
In Frederick after a Gettysburg visit, two travelers got lost and found help from strangers. A convenience store manager directed them, a grocery parking lot couple guided them toward a Comfort Inn, and a helpful motel clerk ensured a safe room. A man who assisted earlier returned to see they settled in.
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Frederick
Gettysburg
Pete
Comfort Inn
Vee
Maryland
Letters to the Editor Policy and Submission Rules
The Frederick News Post states letters must be exclusive, signed with name and address, not include wait staff, and may be abridged. It excludes poetry and religious verse and lists submission methods by mail, fax, and email with contact details.
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Ant
Wien
Urantzo
Mall II
Tha
Fredarick News-Post
P.O
Fredarick
Fox
Redaricknewspost.com
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