Commissioners Seek Power To Set Meeting Frequency
Frederick County commissioners say old rules requiring regular meetings were archaic. They petition the Maryland General Assembly to loosen the rule and let the board decide how often to meet. The move aims to reduce wasted sessions and improve decision making for local laws affecting Frederick County.
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House of Delegates
Maryland
Maryland General Assembly
Frederick
Frederick County
Cops and Drivers game of speeding and evasion
D Dwight Mote from Frederick critiques drivers and police in a detached essay likening traffic behavior to a competitive game. He argues speeders, tailgaters, and rule breakers push limits while cops respond with selective enforcement and radar tactics. He suggests rethinking laws and enforcement.
Moon arcade rovers spark outrage over lunar commoditization
Anthony R. Curtis warns that LunaCorp plans to send unmanned rovers to the moon in 1997 for arcade gameplay, with radio controlled drivers and in-flight ads. He argues the moon should be preserved for science and public use, not turned into a commercial entertainment site.
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America
LunaCorp
Earth
Teresa
Rover
Ranger
Lunar
Surveyor
Apollo
U.S
Lunokhod
Russia
Proton
Antarctica
Moon
Pullen proposes bus driver standards for future school contracts
Baltimore state schools superintendent Thomas G. Pullen Jr called on county Boards of Education to set minimum qualifications for school bus drivers. He argued that driver mental and physical readiness matters more than bus mechanics in ensuring safe transports.
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Thomas G. Pullen Jr
Baltimore
Boards of Education
Death at Australian Shepherd Fred Tears case shocks readers
Susann Machado of Frederick questions the Frederick County Humane Society after a dog death. She asks how two volunteers could perform a lethal procedure without a doctor, whether euthanasia drugs are accessible to shelter staff, and if drugs are properly secured. She calls for accountability and clarity to protect the shelter’s reputation.
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Fred
Shepard
Frederick County Humane Society
Frederick
Why Democrats are so strong in Frederick County primary
The piece notes strong Democratic showings in Frederick County and statewide, citing Bruce Reeder Gail Bowerman and Jennifer Dougherty as strong county commissioner candidates and Tom Hattery and Paul Stuil as district 4-A delegates. It highlights support for U.S. Senator Paul Sarbanes and mentions local reactions to opposition figures and letters, with optimism for November outcomes.
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Frederick County
Bruce Reeder
Gail Bowerman
Jennifer Dougherty
Mark Hoke
Nikre
Tom Hattery
Tom
Walkersville
Paul Stuil
Paul
Tommy Dorsey
Tommy
G. Lee Teets
U.S
Paul Sarbanes
Sauerbrey faces Glendening in Maryland governors race
Letter writer from Walkersville supports Ellen Sauerbrey and criticizes Parris Glendening. He praises Sauerbrey’s campaign and portrays her as a candidate of the people, arguing Glendening labels her extreme while Maryland voters should judge by November. He urges mindful voting.
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Bill Brock
Sarbanes
Baltimore
Ellen Sauerbrey
Helen Bentley
Parris Glendening
Glendening
Ms. Sauerbrey
Bentley
Victory Party
Ellen
Maryland
Letter writer defends NRA and Second Amendment support
Richard W. Myers defends NRA members as law abiding and decently motivated. He disputes Lucian Heicher’s Clinton critique, cites patriotism, military service, and tax paying status, and argues against blame for the Crime Bill while noting its cost and supposed value.
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Lucian Heicher
Clinton
U.S
National Rifle Association
NRA
Lucian
Bill Clinton
Dole
Mr. Heicher
Sauerbrey Candidate of the People Highlighted on TV
Report notes Sauerbrey as a candidate of the people while watching televised election coverage. Observers remark on moments during the wait for returns and a standout impression from the broadcast.
Help for HIV in Frederick area with local support
Information for those exposed or potentially exposed to HIV. Local groups including Frederick County Department of Health, Frederick County Mental Health Association, and Hospice of Frederick County offer nonjudgmental, caring guidance, anonymous testing options, prevention tips, and resources to live well with the disease. Roger F. Nicodemus.
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Frederick County
Letters to the Editor Frederick News-Pos item
Readers urged to include full name address and phone with letters. A postal box address in Frederick Maryland is cited for submissions and contact number 662 8299 is listed.
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Frederick News-Pos
Fox
Derek Newses
E.rom
C.D. Bex
Frederick, MD
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