Flood plains face buyout amid Potomac river lows
Residents along the Potomac endure flooding risk as federal funds target buyouts for six homes on Clay and Commerce streets in Point of Rocks with plans to convert the sites to parkland. Maryland may add 1 million for 16 more homes. FEMA poised to provide substantial nationwide flood relief starting in October. Local officials credit advocates including Senator Sarbanes and Rep Bartlett for securing funding amid two-year efforts.
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Federal Emergency Management Agency
Frederick County
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Commerce
Point If Rocks
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Frederick County Public Safety
John Croneburg
FEMA
U.S
Paul Sarbanes
Roscoe Bartlett
Sue Hecht
Potomac River
East Timor crisis deepens as U.N. faces inaction
UN and observers warn of ethnic cleansing amid Jakarta backed militias in East Timor. Despite a 78.5 percent pro independence vote, Security Council remains reluctant to intervene, critics say, while violence and threats to witnesses escalate the crisis.
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Australia
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David Wimhurst
Security Council
Jusuf Habibie
Jakarta
Herminio da Silva da Costa
Habibie
Aceh
Inan Java
Hinoer Dengert i Mlernan
Denver Rocha Weis
Neus Dery
Howard Weies
Sere Iy
Vicious taxi racketeering probe opens in Frederick
An investigation into Frederick’s taxi trade labels it racketeering by a local alderman. Welcome Wagon hostesses prepare to launch services here as the area grapples with the industry’s integrity amid broader storm aftermath.
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Frederick Alderman
Golda Castle
Wilma Mooney
Frederick
Six years of signs finally stopped in our neighborhood
Local resident Dave Slita asks why builders signs stopped appearing after years of complaints. He questions whether Scott Rolle Frederck County State's Attorney or the county commission solved the issue, or if developers simply sold out and abided by the law this time. He urges readers to contact officials to address ongoing neglect and sign abuse in the Jefferson area.
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Frederck County
Scott Rolle
Loudoun County
County Planning and Zoning Dept
Jefferson Ares
Rolle
Help needed to avoid neglect of county's elderly
A Frederick County social worker voices concern over rising needs of low income seniors. She describes elderly living in poor housing and forced to choose between medications and food, noting many are WW II veterans who spent lifetimes contributing to Frederick County communities.
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Citizens urge action to aid Frederick seniors
A reader letter from Ann Freysz Fredenk criticizes rising costs for rental, groceries, and medical care for the elderly in Frederick County. She urges residents to contact state and local officials, support the Senior Care Program, volunteer, and fundraise to keep seniors in their homes, warning against neglect.
Dress code debate sparks student viewpoint letters
Cecilia Randall of Rocky Ridge argues against dress code changes, contending clothing cannot alter opinions or behavior. She defends existing rules, calls for parental involvement beyond surveys, and questions reliance on media and detectors, urging adults to listen to teens.
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Trudi Hill
Sale of Frederick Brewing Co Ends Shareholder Losses
James Shedel reports that the Frederick Brewing Co has been sold, ending a period of mismanagement and over expansion. The reverse stock split wiped out most public shares, triggered NASDAQ delisting, and left the price near a dollar. New owners are cited as bringing potential recovery while former leaders depart.
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Frederick Brewing Co
Kevin Brannon
Majorie McGinnis
Frederick Brewing
Deserving Roger Rollins at North Frederick Elementary
Cynthia Stone of Wandsboro writes that Roger Rollins at North Frederick Elementary deserves front page recognition after witnessing his friendly helpful disposition. She notes his impact on students teachers staff and parents and credits his kind word and big heart for making a difference.
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North Frederick
Frederick News
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Save the symbol of Frederick Memorial Hospital Nursing Class of 1949
Surviving members of the Frederick Memorial Hospital School of Nursing Class of 1949 celebrate their 50th anniversary and urge preservation of the hospital front, nearly a century old, as a symbol of achievement. Signatories include Marion B. McClain, Rebekah D. Schaffer, Faye G. Biggs, Rita S. Gordon, Betty G. Weber, Daisy Travers, and others.
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Frederick Memorial Hospital
Marion B. McClain
Rebekah D. Schaffer
Faye G. Biggs
Rita S. Gordon
Frederick Betty G. Weber
Hummerstown
Daisy Travers
Baltimore
Letters to the Editor at The Frederick News-Post
The Frederick News Post invites signed letters with writer name address and business phone. space limits may force edits. Submission options include mail, fax, or email, and publication is not guaranteed due to high volume.
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Andréss
Frederick News-Post
E. Patrick St
P.O
Frederick
Fradericknewspost.com
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