Cal Ripken Jr Final Night Shines for Orioles Fans
Cal Ripken Jr. played his final game for the Baltimore Orioles Saturday night at Uncle Park, earning the nicknames Iron Man for a record 2,632 straight games and joining a select group with over 3,000 hits and 400 homers. The hometown icon, a one-team lifer and quiet leader, will be remembered as a modest, family‑oriented star who defined an era for Maryland baseball.
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Cal Rupken Jr
Cal Rupken
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al Ripken
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Cal Ripken
Havre de Grace
Aberdeen
Maryland
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Lennie Thompson Attacks Public Input and Tyranny Claims
The article portrays Lennie Thompson, a Frederick County commissioner, as escalating attacks on public input and fellow officials. It highlights his defense of rulemaking without notice and hearings, and his use of legal opinions as weapons while targeting critics such as Walter Mills and Jan Gardner. The piece portrays Thompson as a one man wrecking crew undermining dissent and voter confidence.
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John “Lennie” Thompson
Wiley Bahtoe
Thompson
Farm Bureau of
Frederick County
United States
Maryland
Lennie
Swarthmore Cpany
Kaestner
Ballnott
Baltimore
Minnesota
Winchester Hall
Mapes
Jan Gardner
Board of County Commissioners
Walter Mills
Millis
Mills
Spee Cie One Board
Aapeston
Frederick
Jim Grimes
Lennie Thompson
Ali Raf t writes during tense autumn at Mountain View Middle
In detention of a single school day Ali Raft, a quiet humorist from a military community near Moffett Field, rewrites Langston Hughes to reflect his life as Sept. 11 trauma reshapes school culture. He faces taunts as classmates label him terrorist amid fear and anger.
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Crittenden Middle School
Langston Hughes
Ali Raft
Mountain View Middle School
Rafi
Moffett Field
Middle East
Twin Towers
Ali
Noth
Taunts at school spark courage amid hate and hope
An eighth grader named Rafi faces Muslim taunts at school after 9 11. He reads a poem about dignity as peers applaud. His mother Yvonne, a convert from Santa Barbara, recalls harassment and shows resilience. A local food bank and a car give to a Boys Ranch fundraiser are noted along with a rattlesnake encounter on a mountain trail near Frederick.
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Rafi
Ince
Yvonne
California
Carmel
Santa Barbara
New York
Ali
Harold Gerrich
Arlington
Bill Rishel
Frederick Auto Body Works
Kent Millard
Tommy Grunwell
Sheriff's Boys Ranch
Gerrick
Frederick Auto Body Shop
Boys Ranch
Richard Hebb
Catoctin Ave
Frederick
Frederick City
Postal officials report finger dots in capes with no cards
Postal officials describe a situation where residents in rural areas were allowed to temporarily use mail services despite no carrier cards being issued. The report notes the lack of formal cards yet ongoing access to postal delivery in certain rural communities.
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Capes
Mount Airy reader condemns cat killings and urges stricter cruelty law
A Mount Airy reader voices horror at two cats killed in an animal cruelty case. They urge felony charges, prosecution, and stronger laws, arguing animals are living beings with love and deserve protection. The plea calls for making an example of the perpetrator to deter future crimes.
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Wen
Oaster
Community Condolences After Cat Killings In Frederick
Local letter writer Sheila M. Coffey-Earp of Frederick expresses heartbreak over the shooting deaths of April Ritch and her family’s cats. She urges courthouses to act firmly to deter animal abuse and protect the vulnerable, stressing the need to embrace life amid global turmoil.
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April Ritch
Frederick
Tial
Ms. Ritch
Responsible drinkers call for reliable Frederick taxi service
A Frederick resident voices anger over insufficient taxicab service after dining out with his wife. He notes the risk of being stranded if not confirmed for rides after consuming alcohol and urges better local taxi availability.
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Frederick
Letters to the Editor call for safer driving and critique of local taxi services
A reader letters批 expression questions Maryland’s .08 blood alcohol law and urges caution after one drink. The writer criticizes Frederick taxi firms as inadequate, references local restaurants, and notes commentary on Muslim prejudice and national security.
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Maryland
Frederick
Sersae
Bowie
Non-violent path to break the cycle of violence
The text argues for a non-violent alternative to war and punishment, stressing that ending the violent cycle requires action. It emphasizes ethical change and persistent effort to promote peace and resolve conflicts without force. The message centers on pursuing truth and just means to reduce violence globally.
Water issues and a golf course in Middletown
Donald Rowe of Jefferson voices concern about Middletown water supply, noting frequent shortages and runoff from an under construction golf course. He questions future drinking water safety and potential impact on home values amid changes to local resources.
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Middletown
Wales
Takes exception to Muslim remarks in Oct story
Confused excerpt questions reactions to remarks about Muslims and references October coverage. It mentions individuals like Mays Ramabi and Al Darwish and debates over the event, aiming to defend rights and recount civilian casualties including Muslims among the victims.
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America
Letters to the Editor We Welcome Your Felts
Community letters inviting reader participation and feedback arrive with notes on identity verification, privacy, and publication policy. The text references names, addresses, and phone numbers, plus a claim that not all letters can be published and that some may appear online.
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Weiler
Laden
Ga Wieosity
Pew
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Roy Meachum
Joan Ryan
U5 Postal Service
Histone District Commission
Roe
Old
Market
Paper Enterprise Asstt
Kim Sellman
Mount Airy
Sheila M. Coffey-Earp
David Hyden Frederick
Islamic Society
Shaheen Malik
Aref Khatib
Mus- Dis
Shea Ari
Frederick Paine
Jon Matthews
Chris Pereira
Canada
Thurmont
Brett Matulis
Walkersville
Donald Rowe
Jefferson
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