Muldowney Captures 6th District Primary Big Win
The 6th District primary results show Paul Muldowney annihilating six challengers with 13,263 votes to the nearest 7,985. He carried not only Washington County but also Allegany, Carroll, and Garrett, proving the win stemmed from broad district appeal beyond Frederick County. The outcome challenges Frederick County clout theories and signals a strong campaign push ahead of the November 8 election.
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Howard County
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Frederick County debt management earns bond rating upgrade
Ronald L Sundergill defends Frederick County finances noting careful decision making with expert review. He cites debt affordability model, 5.9 percent cap, and 7 percent pay as you go guideline, linking these to the Aa rating upgrade from Standard and Poor's.
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Frederick County
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Frederick Memorial Hospital
Maryland Industrial Land Act
Glenn McMahan
Board of County Commissioners
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Standard and Poor
Debate Over Home Based Businesses in Frederick County
A reader defends home occupations and rural property rights following a letter about a neighbor's woodworking business. He cites WindStar Wildlife Institute and a 29 acre farm used for field tests to promote wildlife habitat, urging zoning officials to support small and home based enterprises.
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Ray Atesmo
Ederick Post
Steve Hebert
Frederick County
WindStar Wildlife Institute
WindStar Wildlife Institute President Faces Local Charges
Thomas D. Patrick, president of WindStar Wildlife Institute, describes experiments on habitat development with tree blankets and native grasses. He and wife Georgia Patrick and neighbor Steve Hebert faced criminal charges after zoning disputes over a home occupation. County officials allegedly faced pressure from subdivision property owners.
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Hurricane alert as coast endures high winds and rain
A powerful hurricane with 140 mph winds pushes along the Atlantic coast threatening North Carolina and Virginia. Police respond to unusual calls as residents report wildlife incidents and road closures unfold around Frederick area events and local Fair preparations.
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North Carolina
Virginia
Westminster parking lot confusion noted by writer
Denise Pitts confirms the Entertainment parking lot in Westminster is used by Carroll County Department of Social Services. The note does not resolve what happens to cars leaving after the train ride ends at 11:30 PM. Julia Spencer Frederick.
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Denise Pitts
Westminster
Carroll County Department of Social Services
Defense of Deborah Claypool letter on August 8
A minister defends Deborah Claypool’s Aug. 8 letter against Tom Faulk’s Aug. 22 reply. He denies personal attacks by Jerry Falwell and Christian Coalition leaders, condemning liberal anti God aims while affirming love for individuals despite opposing immoral lifestyles and sin.
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Tom Faulk
Jerry Falwell
Christian Coalition
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Development letters raise questions about builders and arbitration
A Frederick reader responds to a Sept. 1 letter and discusses growth, disputes with Ausherman Corporation, and arbitration clauses in home buyer contracts. The writer notes a similar case involving Vickie Cline and mentions ongoing litigation within a builder family.
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Richard Harcum
Frederick News-Post
News-Post
Ausherman Corporation
Ausherman
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Water problems in new Walkersville homes ignite eight lawsuits
Eight lawsuits have been filed against builders in Walkersville and Frederick County over water-related issues in new homes. The letters argue the State Plumbing Code is too loose and call for preconstruction soil testing and backyard drilling. An activist voice pledges to press for changes and demands answers from a reelecting commissioner.
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Walkersville
Frederick County
Debate over multicultural education in Frederick County schools
A Frederick County teacher responds to Frances and Leo Sperling, arguing for exposing students to diverse voices while acknowledging historical events such as 1954 Brown v. Board, 1957 Little Rock, and 1962 local desegregation milestones as context for educational values and equality.
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Controversy Over Free Speech Use of Health Facility
A reader argues against using Frederick County Health Department space for screening the Clinton Chronicles, a film denounced as hate propaganda. The letter weighs free speech rights, public funding, and the line between open access and promoting unfounded propaganda. TOM FAULK
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