Smoking killer linked to Orioles stars and famous players
The piece notes Cal Ripken Sr and Mark Belanger as heavy smokers and lung cancer victims, urging avoidance of nicotine. It cites Belanger’s 1965 82 MLB career, his MLPA roles, and Ripken Jr and Sr’s battles, then connects smoking to early death and urges healthier choices for youths and adults.
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Orioles
Cal Ripken Sr
Cal Ripken Jr
Mark Belanger
Belanger
Cal Ripken Sx
Mr. Ripken
Maryland
Frederick County
Our County
Rent and Broadway Critics Clash Over Modern Theatre
Roy Meachum reviews Rent at Morris Mechanic Theatre and laments the show’s length and sameness while praising Laura Dias for Mimi. He recalls past hits like Angels in America and Fences, defends his stance on AIDS portrayal, and notes critics’ influence on theater’s fate as Baltimore closes Rent by November 1 after a 1996 run.
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Cntie
David Merrick
Otto Preminger
Leonard Nimoy
Hal Prince
Washington
New York
America
the Bronx
Broadway
The
Bronx
Neil
Simon
Mercedes Ruel
Roy Cohn
Baltimore
Morris Mechanic Theatre
Rent
Laura Dias
la Vie Boheme
Mimi
Coparison
Sharon
Rethinking School Rankings to Improve Education
Parents should focus on community involvement rather than comparing schools. The piece argues against ranking children and schools, urging volunteering, tutoring, internships, and board service to foster real improvement. It cites Newsweek and US News lists as flawed and promotes a collective, thoughtful approach.
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Saturns
Subarus
Newsweek
News & World Report
Peter D. Relic
Deional Association of Independent Schools
Washington
Scripps Howard News Service
Frederick Fair gates close to autos for first time in years
News notes from Frederick Maryland recount visitors Walter Gong and Joseph Eberle touring the fair, authorities reporting on fair parking as autos were restricted. A Pontiac theft incident ends with a quick return. State officials say no wrongdoing at Odd Fellows Home after a probe. County approves $8.9 million for Frederick courthouse complex. Burkittsville considers police protections as town cuts its sole force. Walkersville residents urged to conserve water during pump upgrades.
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Maryland
Francis B. Bureh
Maryland Odd Fellows Home
North Market Street
Frederick
Neil Solomon
Small gas price protest from Frederick reader
Frederick Grosskurth argues against big brand gas stations charging high prices and favors buying cheaper gas in Virginia or at Sheet Stations. He stresses supporting the little guy and criticizes large businesses and state donations, noting his tax payments.
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Sean
Virginia
Sheetz
Amoco
Frederick County Commission challengers deserve a chance
The speaker praises candidates Paul Gilligan Jan Gardner and Dick Franklin as capable sincere and intelligent, arguing incumbents have had four years and must be replaced to implement the solutions challengers identify for Frederick County.
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Frederick County
Paul Gilligan
Jan Gardner
Dick Franklin
Candidates talk up support for business in Frederick
The letter criticizes Alex Mooney and Joseph Bartlett for offering vague answers on business policy. It argues maturity and experience matter, condemns hot-button tactics, accuses Bartlett of non-answers, and claims Mooney’s tax cut plan relies on welfare reform and needle-exchange cuts, dismissing such schemes as smoke and mirror politics.
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Frederick
Bartlett
Mooney
Congress
Née Jocality
Letters Assembly Politics and local leadership call
A citizen from Frederick County urges elected officials to pursue meaningful legislation and to bring state resources home. John R Law of Wallersville stresses wisdom, skill, and experience as keys to serving citizens.
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Nere
Frederick County
Foot in the door on transfer tax proposal in Frederick County
Thurmont reader John A. Forb criticizes Frederick County Commissioners for seeking state authority to tax the sale of all homes. He warns the plan would shift costs to current residents and favor developers, noting Commissioner David Gray opposed the move and predicting pressure to raise the 3 percent cap.
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Frederick News- Post
Frederick County
Hona Hogan
David Gray
Call for elected school board to empower Frederick County parents
Susan McCutcheon of Myersville argues that Maryland and national studies support parental involvement in schools and urges elections for the Frederick County Board of Education. She contends current governors appointment leaves residents unrepresented and calls for direct parental influence over board members.
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Maryland Board of Education
Maryland State Department of Education
The
National Education Association
Frederick County
Board of Education
Frederick Coun
Letters to the Editor Guideline for The News-Post Readers
Guidance outlines exclusive letters must be signed with the writer water’s name address and phone numbers for verification. Space limits mean not all letters published and poetry or letters to others not allowed. submission by mail fax or email to The Frederick News-Fest address and contact points.
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Frederick
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