Maryland gambling undercurrents surface at hearings
Maryland's first two hearings in Easton and Prince George's County revealed lingering casino interest activity despite legislative pushback. Cambridge forms a commission to study gambling with potential referenda, while Harvey's Casino Resorts eyes Choptank River sites near Dorchester General Hospital. Additional hearings proceed, with milestones at Frostburg State University and a final joint task force meeting in Baltimore. Residents are urged to voice opinions amid concerns of unfulfilled casino promises.
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Jail expansion debate in Montgomery County faces scrutiny
Richard Stomborne argues against a second jail in Clarksburg, criticizing the Duncan administration and OMB for biased studies. He cites past jail population drops, central processing needs at Rockville, and hidden costs of remote sites. He calls for better evidence, alternative sites, and restraint on premature expansion.
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Dole Powell contrast on presidential prospects in GOP race
Senate leader Bob Dole questions Colin Powell's fire to be president while Powell's reluctance and fiscal conservatism draw attention. Dole treads a fine line aiming to unite conservatives yet reassure moderates as Powell lingers at the edge of the race. Powell’s potential candidacy unsettles Dole’s campaign strategy and the GOP field dynamics.
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Dole Faces Skepticism as Powell Gains Ground in GOP Race
Ann McFeathers reports on the GOP convention dynamics in San Diego where conservatives may dominate and Dole struggles to balance a tough political stance with a broad centrist appeal. Analysts note his push for fiery leadership clashes with voters who favor nonpolitician, visionary governance and worry about alienating Powell’s rising profile.
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Dole
Powell
Deerfield Residents Declare Satisfaction with Community
Advocates for Deerfield report 93 percent of the 186 homeowners would buy again, with 151 survey responses. They criticized media coverage of groundwater issues and praised local officials, Realtors, and a radio show for supporting the story of Deerfield as “A Great Place to Live.”
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Comment on Black Community Self-Improvement Sparks Debate
Frederick City Alderman Sally Murphy advocates directing Black community energy toward self-improvement. The remark, aimed at local progress, has drawn mixed reactions from residents and community leaders.
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Frederick City
Sally Murphy
Squirrel season opens as hunters find little in Frederick County
In Frederick County a large crowd of squirrel hunters hit the woods for opening day though officials noted few squirrels in usual habitats. A 17 year old Chester County youth was arrested in a stolen car after escaping a Roanoke correctional facility. Union Bridge held a victory parade and band concert with brief remarks by Mayor Skinner and Dr. Lewis, pastor. Debra Kemp, 16, won the 4 H cake blue ribbon at the Great Frederick Fair with the cake bought for 400 dollars by Richard Berger of Genic Laundry who gave a 100 dollar check to Kemp. Maryland Water Resources officials said a 383000 dollar Carroll Creek Sewer Interceptor Project will receive a permit. Frederick’s Board of Education reviewed two year Howard County open education findings and Superintendent Carnochan called the results neutral.
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Orville L. Lewis
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Debbie Kemp
Rt. 4
Frederick
Frederick Fair
Richard Berger
Geni Laundry
Board of Education
Howard County
John L. Carnochan
Not Doing Anything to Better Myself Reflected in Self Portrait
A lengthy reflective passage presents a 48 year old Black woman narrator describing a cycle of work, education, illness, caregiving, and poverty. She asserts self-improvement, speaks of surgeries, weight loss, Hood College graduation, ongoing fitness, and plans for a master's degree while confronting stereotypes and discrimination. The voice emphasizes resilience, faith, and empathy amid financial and social challenges.
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Asbury Meth
Ederick
Reed
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Peral
Frederick city celebrates 250th history amid Civil War debate
A letter from Lucian Heichler questions what Frederick’s 250th anniversary ball is truly commemorating. He criticizes honoring a Confederacy past and the display of Confederate symbols, urging reflection on slavery and national unity. He cites local groups and events around Thurmont and Frederick.
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Thurmont
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Letters to the Editor prompts Frederick News-Post readers
The Frederick News-Post invites signed letters with name address and phone for verification. Due to high volume not all letters are published and some are edited for space or taste. Include address and phone. do not send poetry or letters to others.
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E. Patrick Sr
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