Maryland Seeks 400 Million in Federal Security Aid
Maryland officials urge the federal government to fund a 400 million package aimed at homeland security, road and bridge improvements, aviation and transit safety. The state highlights its proximity to Washington and major security sites like Camp David, Fort Detrick, NSA, Fort Meade, and Aberdeen Proving Grounds as justification for a large share. The 28 counties and Baltimore city seek 284 million of the total.
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Roy Meachum Remembers Snow Ball and a 18 Year News-Post Run
Veteran writer Roy Meachum reflects on his first Snow Ball at a Sheraton hotel, his long career decades with the Washington Post and News-Post, the love of Washington, and his 18 years writing a column with the Frederick community, thanking readers for their support amid changing times.
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The Crusades as Pilgrimage and Moral Paradox
A reflective essay argues that Crusaders, though brutal and flawed, were our spiritual kin and helped seed modern liberty, justice, and individual worth. It notes Saladin’s courtesy to Richard the Lionheart, contrasts Crusader vice with occasional virtue, and positions feudal norms as foundational to later Western ideals.
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Hand Note to New Mayor About Contact Details
A message to Roy requests the new mayor provide his home phone to Roy Meachum. It notes part of mayoral duties may include late night chauffeuring of Mr Meachurn. The sender signs as PAUL C and Leatherman, Smithsburge.
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Right Decisions at Frederick County and Mount St Marys
Mike Young of Jefferson credits leadership changes as school confirmations shift. The superintendent of Frederick County schools and the Mount St Marys College dean of student development each cancelled their subscriptions in a sign of alignment with the new direction.
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Mount St. Mary's College
Bad choice on front-page story from The Frederick Post
Reader criticizes front-page balance noting an inmate’s dash ending in a crush occupies a quarter of the page while a jetliner crash in New York gets less space. The letter comments on Frederick’s perceived priorities and local interest.
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Frederick Post
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Post
Frederick
Veterans Day tributes praise veterans and staff work
A Walkersville reader lauds two commemorative editions honoring veterans. The note highlights articles where area veterans recount experiences and family reminiscences, praising reporters for presenting stories that reflect sacrifice and devotion to the nation.
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Charity at Home Lingree with Dantrey to an Extent
Charity begins at home as Lingree and Dantrey reflect on domestic aid. The remark, echoed in American discourse, frames philanthropy within family and community obligations, highlighting how local generosity reverberates beyond borders.
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Dantrey
America
Fire rescue saves horse barn at Frederick Fair grounds
An alert citizen helped stop a blaze at the Frederick Fair grounds as straw refuse near the barns caught fire. Fire crews were dispatched along Highland Street to control the blaze behind the barns inside the fairgrounds fence. The incident followed a general alarm and involved several responding companies.
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Letters on charity and education spark community debate
Readers argue over charity administration and taxpayer burdens amid Afghanistan policy. One writer criticizes Red Cross CEO pay and U.S. aid, urging local giving. another letter praises homogeneous schooling, stating all children are teachable and can excel at their own pace.
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No child is dumb thanks to Daniel Trey Jean Thurmont
A reader letter from November 9 argues for homogeneous education and attacks heterogeneity and social levels with references to Darwin and Mendel. The writer critiques the author’s language and its social implications, noting the piece targets readers broadly but insults certain groups.
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Frederick News-Post
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Frederick News
Frederick County School Board Marriage Decision Criticized
Diane Dwyer condemns the board for removing marriage from sex education and urges adults, parents, and educators to voice opposition for the sake of children. The comment frames the change as a public shame and calls for collective accountability among stakeholders.
Board decision on marriage in sex ed shocks Frederick
The Frederick Post reports four school board members Lynn Cary Steve Crawford Anne Trooper and Jean Smith claim sex and marriage are religious positions and should not appear in school curricula. Eugene R Ganssle Mount Airy voices alarm at policy makers shaping Frederick schools.
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Lynn Cary
Steve Crawford
Anne Trooper
Jean Smith
Frederick
How to Send a Lotiar Letters to the Editor
An item from The Frederich News-Post outlines mail and email submission details for letters to the editor. It provides the postal address in Frederick, Maryland and notes options for electronic contact.
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