Monocacy battlefield land preserved near Frederick
The Araby Church Road tract near the Monocacy River, part of the 1864 battle, was bought for under 2 million dollars with funds from the National Park Service. The area will stay green space, protecting a key moment in Frederick history and allowing future visitors to explore the Monocacy Battlefield and its small museum.
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Frederick County
Araby Church Road
Monocacy River
National Park Service
Frederick City
Jubal Early
Harry
Washington
Lew Wallace
Ulysses S. Grant
Petersburg
Sharpsburg
Gettystorp
Mongeacy
Maryland politics and personnel in 2002 commentary
Roy Meachum reviews 2002 Maryland political figures and district changes. He notes Elliott Townsend's longstanding reputation, Townsend’s potential rise, Maryland gubernatorial prospects for Kathleen Townsend, and the intraparty shifts involving Martin O’Malley and other Frederick county officials. He discusses Winchester Hall seats, the Gray leadership, Gale Bowerman, Mark Hoke, Jan Gardner, Lennie Champson, Hick Weldon, and Anthony Thompson’s Brunswick race dynamics.
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Elliott
Columm
Jull
Frederick
Don Isiott
Guy
Kathleen Kennedy Townsend
Maryland
David Cray
Agai
Brekorounds
Gray
Gale Bowerman
Mark Hoke
Iona Hogan
Jan Gardner
Sue Hewht
Alex Mooney
Gardner
Spring Valley
David Brinkley
State Senate
Hick Weldon
Mr Thompson
Brunswick Republican
Fearleman
Walkersville
Lheny
Military tribunals for terrorists under Bush order
President Bush moves to allow military tribunals to try foreigners accused of terrorism, drawing praise for security and controversy from the American Civil Liberties Union. The piece notes historical precedent, judges, and potential differences from civilian trials, with examples from World War II and earlier conflicts. It discusses whether terrorists deserve POW protections and outlines the plan for overseas trials while acknowledging domestic applicability.
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Bush
American Civil Liberties Union
Congress
America
Afghanistan
Amagansett
Long Island
N.Y
Newark
N.J
Franklin Roosevelt
Andre
Benedict Arnold
Washington
Osama bin Laden
Cheney
United States
Sudh
Flood damages plague North Market Street buildings
Flooding along North Market Street caused by a clogged main sewer line soaked cellars and residences, with water 18 inches deep between Third and Fourth streets. David Hagan first noticed water seeping into a furnace room around 2 pm. The report also notes Frederick High School band success at Byrd Stadium and the death of a long lived snapping turtle at Delpheys Sport Store. Edythe Rickard of OCJ urged intervention in Potomac Edison rate case. County commissioners commented on Sacre Leo Miazga farm annexation with mixed views and a development deal on Monument Road.
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Frederick County
Myersville
Monument Road
Donald Beachley
Planners and developers blamed for farming decline
A reader argues that urban sprawl and policy by developers and officials threaten farmers, predicting shrinking farm viability and rising living costs. He urges leaders to pursue quality of life over growth, critiques transplant newcomers, and questions historic district concerns tied to money.
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Jessica Winter
Ms. Winter
Athly
Mi¢Ga-Corporations
Lalse
Winter
Mount Saint Marys College First Amendment Discord
A fragment discusses First Amendment limits at a private college, noting Mount Saint Marys College discipline of a student editor and contrasting private college publication protections with those of the public press, emphasizing institutional mission over broader free speech guarantees.
Mount Saint Mary's editorial turmoil sparks campus mission debate
Michael Zoll blasts the college paper for misstatements undermining Mount St. Mary’s mission and editorial integrity. He urges immediate cancellation of his subscription and cites prior discipline of student DJs and updated off air policies as a model. Lauren Zeugner voices Goshen concerns about Notre Dame provost duties.
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Mount Saint Mary's
Ilotcatain Echo
The
Mourdain Echo
Sally
Iour
Michael Zoll
Mount St. Mary's College
University of Notre Dame
Hinds
Notre Dame
Svererickeins-Post
MARC rail proposal faces voter backlash and tax burden
A reader argues MARC rail transit is a costly failure risks higher taxes. They cite Department of Transportation data showing rail projects reach only about 30 percent of projected ridership, criticize state moves toward buses and HOV lanes, and warn taxpayers will foot the bill while urging electing planners who respect road transport and local needs.
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Mare
Paul Gordon
Department of Transportation
Garcia
MARC
Amy
Parris Glendenings
Maryland
Former student praises Lawbaugh amid campus questions
A Mount Saint Marys College alumnus and former editor lauds Dr Lawbaugh for high ethical standards while criticizing MSM leadership. He recalls backing Lawbaugh during a dispute with Provost Carol Hinds and asks for clarity on the accusations. The letter notes embarrassment on campus and concern from faculty families.
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Sir Lawhaugh
Mount Saint Mary's College
Thedha
Chave
Lawbaugh
Carol Hinds
Dr. Lawbaugh
MSM
George Houston
Dr. Lawhaugh
Ild. Hinds
Mr. Houston
The
Echo
Colle
Mount
Meniburs At
Letters to the Editor guidance and contact details
The Frederick News-Post outlines policy for Letters to the Editor. It notes that poetry religion or form tutorials are not published and provides mailing and email addresses as well as a phone line for submission inquiries.
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Signet
Onhoe Paopla
Frederick Mows-Post
P.O. Box
Fenderick
Fox
Fredericknewspoat
EE T.com
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Roy Meachum
Politici
William Rusher
Wedge
Jumbo
Delphey’s
Patrick St. J. Paul
Julien Delphy
Edythe Rickard
Organization For Consumer Justice 10Cj
Potomac Edison
OCJ
Public Service Commission
Robin Wood Tharimant
Mount Dean
Bill Laorhaugh
Lath Echo
Mredenick News Post
Princaple
Lauren R. Zeugner
Goshen
Indiana
John Ae Laughland Praderic
Praises Lawbaugh
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