Campaign critique urges graphic TV over spin in election
A Scripps Howard News Service opinion argues that television news can improve understanding of the 2000 presidential race by using computer generated graphics to illustrate budget choices and their consequences. It targets Bush and Gore as lacking substance and calls for clearer, visual presentation of fiscal policy and health care and retirement security issues.
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George W. Bush
al Gore
Congress
Bush
Gore
News
TV Network News
Television News
TV News
Scripps Howard News Service
SAT tests not infallible but good indicator Brunswick tops county scores
Editorial lauds Brunswick High School for leading Frederick County in SAT results with a 1 096 combined verbal and math score while noting wide participation and the limits of SATs as a measure. Schools with higher participation can show lower averages. reasons include seniors' enrollment in advanced courses and SAT warmups.
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Brunswick High School
Frederick County
Brunswick
Catoctin High School
Deborah Gilmartin
Catoctin
Frederick
Thomas Johnson
Singanore
Middletown
Walkersville
Urbana
Time Magazine
Armies and church group pray for hostages in park
In Gathland State Park Reverend George M. Harper led services for about 35 people to pray for Taney Village Apartments hostages. The event featured Jr. State Delegates James McClellan and Ronald and a new U S flag raised for the first time by residents. Maryland Zimmerman won the horseshoe title with $50 cash. Eric Zimmerman and Alyom, Shankle, Jerome competed for Mongone City.
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George M. Harper
St. Paul's Lutheran Church
Gathland State Park
Lisa Jerome
Sue Shankle
Alyom
Eric Zimmerman
Heritage Days highlights Walkersville history treasure
Lawrence Dosold praises Heritage Farm at Walkersville Heritage Days for preserving 19th century Anglo American and German American culture. Libby Brill urges Frederick County to fund and host property restoration programs, offering loans and labor to families to save landmarks and live in the county.
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Walkersville
Walkersville Heritage Farm
Devilbiss Bridge Road
Frederick County
Habitat For Humanity
Yard sale mess prompts sheriff overreaction claim
A reader criticizes yard sales cluttering streets near Ballenger Creek, calling the practice unsafe and improper on county property and highways. The letter notes excessive private junk appearing as new homes rise, urging residents to keep front yards and streets clear.
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Ballenger Creek
Letters From Brunswick Resident Stir Controversy
A Brunswick resident objects to front page coverage of local issues and a degrading saying about the town. The letter cites other counties, critiques local media, and questions school hat rules during a high school auditorium incident involving Brock Strickland and Tracie A. Brawner.
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Frederick County
Brunswick
Leatherman
Hills
Mr. Leatherman
Speeding controversy over Aug accident at Mountville Road
Lucian Reich challenges the claim that 62 mph on U S 15 caused a fatal crash on Aug 1 near Mountville Road. He cites the 55 mph limit, notes cars passing, and urges less police traffic enforcement to avoid rear-end danger. He questions Sgt Winebrenner and Ms Sandberg details.
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Tom Winebrenner
Donan Sansieeg
Mountville Road
U.S. 15
Frederck County
Frederick County residents seek involvement in preservation efforts
Area residents express strong interest in preserving Frederick County landmarks and history, calling for community programs, funding, and volunteer opportunities to protect local heritage for future generations.
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Frederick County
Sheriff Warns Over Yard Sales Frenzy In Frederick
A resident urges limits on street yard sales to prevent Frederick from becoming a flea market. He commends city officials and police for acting, stating yard sales should stay in yards, not on streets.
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Frederick
Town Hit Again Sparks Brunswick Letter to Editor
A Brunswick resident reflecting after the August 30 letter to the editor criticizes council members from Lothsbury who he feels have erred since the election. He expresses 25 years of pride in the community and calls for leaders to set aside personal beliefs and cooperate, noting dissatisfaction with the chief of police’s termination.
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Tor Leatherman
Lothsbury
Brunswick
Singapore High School Dress Code Debate Overreach
A senior reports growing classroom rules labeled as healthy for learning at Singapore High. Restrictions include no red jewelry and no hats indoors, with critics calling measures excessive and disruptive to student comfort and freedom.
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Singanore High School
Singapore
Regan Mead
Conte
Uben
Nurse Shortage Impacts Caregiver Strain and Patient Attention
A letter from Doris Myers of Adamstown argues nurse shortages worsen patient care as nurse to patient ratios rise. She notes reduced medical funding, longer shifts, and frustration when families perceive neglect while nurses strive to teach, comfort, and listen.
Letters to the Editor Policy at the Freeport News Post
The Freeport News Post invites signed letters from readers and requires the writer’s name address and phone number for verification. Due to high volume, submissions may be edited for space and are not printed if they are form letters.
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Fredenck
Ladiers
Nana
Howe Dread
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