Nuisance tax caught in the act targets outdoor gear
County commissioners are urged to oppose a proposed behind the scenes tax on recreational equipment to fund wildlife and conservation programs. Critics argue such special taxes bypass legislative oversight, lock in revenue with inflation, and burden taxpayers without direct accountability. They question including camping gear, cameras, and binoculars in any such plan, noting current license funds already support conservation.
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Ick County
Izaak Walton League of America
Washington, D.C
Annapolis
Character Counts faces critics in FCPS ethics push
Bruce Aderhold argues Frederick County Public Schools oversteps parental roles by mandating Character Counts ethics pillars in classrooms. He questions value sourcing, teacher alignment, and potential conflicts with core academics, urging parents to demand focus on reading writing arithmetic.
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Frederick County
FCPS
Michael Josephson
Dave Markoe
Thomas Johnson High School
Josephson
Board of Education
Satan
Roger
Mom
Pavarotti
Johnny
Mark Hoke
Ray Charles
Bruce Aderhold
Fredenck
Leno flags odd Clinton foreign policy on Bosnia and China
The piece argues the Clinton administration hides key truths about Bosnia and China policy. It cites Sandy Berger and Pentagon officials signaling long-term US troop presence in Bosnia and warns of political resistance in Congress. It questions the administration’s transparency and urges a clear case for NATO leadership and US commitment.
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Leno
Clinton
China
Beijing
United States
America
Jay
Bosnia
Sandy Berger
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
Berger
Pentagon
Congress
Jay Leno
You
White House
Franklin Roosevelt
Winston Churchill
NATO
U.S
Scripps Howard News Service
Frederick Police Chief Straley’s removal linked to political pressures
Frederick officials and citizens comment on the police chief’s dismissal of charges, alleging the mayor ordered action. Readers express mixed views on wartime price controls. Local industry reports a China writer project with thousands of castings. A critic labels county commissioners as corrupt for backing a power plant expansion. Downtown association officers are named. A $500 reward is offered for three stolen dogs from the Frederick Fairgrounds.
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Adamstown
Austin P. Benn
Lawrence Dorsey
Paul Crum Jr
Sterling Bollinger
Frederick County
Eastaleo
Renn
Bureau of Air Quality Control
Donald Robinson
Great Frederick Fair
Frederick Fairgrounds
Cleo
Sam
Peanuts
Buckeystown Lane
Buckeystown
Let them be The Fourth Street church dispute runs on
The writer urges tolerance for a church on Fourth Street and commends the pastor, police, and a few residents for seeking a sensible resolution, expressing thanks for calm handling and freedom of religion.
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Fourth Street
Reader Letter Attacks Traffic Court Reform Claims
A reader rebuts David Lee Chambers on Aug 26, defending the traffic court system. The letter challenges claims about lies in court, court costs, docket size, and maximum fines, arguing judges operate under law with indigent relief and fixed terms.
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David Lee Chambers
Mr. Chambers
District Court
Chambers
Mr_ Chambers
District Court Chief Judge Defends Court Integrity
Martha F. Basin, Chief Judge of the District Court of Maryland in Annapolis, defends the court against criticism by Mr. Chambers. She credits public input for reforms and praises judges and staff for patience and commitment to delivering justice.
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Mr. Chambers
Chambers
District Court
Martha F. Basin
District Court of Maryland
Annapolis
Sorry day for yard thieves mocks local sports blotter
A writer laments drought and theft of a cherished yard, then targets a parade of sports figures cited or indicted. He criticizes contemporary role models and declares the police blotter alive in the metro sports section, naming Ralph J. Sours and others as examples of the ongoing disgrace.
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Ney Alexander
Ed Sheffey
Alan Iverson
Terry Allen
Marcus Camby
Michael Irvin
L.T. Taylor
Richie Parker
Marvin Albert
Raul Circe
Mario Gori
Michael Westbrook
Nebraska
Ohio State
Virginia
Metro Sports
Politically not write Peter LIGOCKI Jr rouses readers in Frederick Letter
A local reader laments civic discourse and comments on traffic rules and policy while praising dissent and urging voting. He targets Peter Samuels for aggressive driving claims and recalls Maryland political figures. He mocks editorial responses and highlights road habits on the Golden Mile and Rosemont Avenue.
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News-Post
Frederick
Golden Mile
Montgomery County
Peter Samuels
Rosemont Avenue
Peters
Los Angeles
Roy Meachum
Maryland
Marvin Mandel
Spiro Agnew
Doe Tidings
Parris
Police Blotter echoes in metro sports pages abroad
A reader notes the persistence of the police blotter in modern sports sections, contrasting it with earlier gossipy crime updates. The piece reflects on coverage of misdeeds by athletes, including drug abuse, violence, drinking, and legal violations, and questions the tone of contemporary reporting.
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McVeigh
Cunanan
Metro
Letters to the Editor at The Frederick News-Post
The Frederick News-Post invites signed letters exclusive to the paper with writer name address and phone numbers. Due to high volume many letters are published as space allows and poetry or form letters are not accepted. Submissions may be mailed faxed or emailed to the provided addresses and numbers.
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Fredanck News-Post
News-Post
Frederick News-Post
Patrick St
P.O
Frederick
Fox
Fredericknewspost.com
Cotton to lead CHA of Maryland presidency
Linda L. Cotton, former Baltimore County Chamber of Commerce president, named president and chief professional officer of the Combined Health Agencies of Maryland. CHA, a federation of 24 health agencies with offices in Baltimore and Frederick at 53 East Patrick Street, raises over two million annually to support not-for-profit groups.
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Linda L. Cotton
Baltimore County Chamber of Commerce
Combined Health Agencies of Maryland
Baltimore
Frederick
E. Patrick St
Ms. Cotton
CHA
Stephanie Weingrad
Joe Forni
Gannett Corp
Metro
Doctors to Question Aron at Perkins Hospital Center
Montgomery bureau chief reports Clifton Perkins Hospital Center psychiatrists will question Ruthann Aron about an alleged chili poisoning plan and a hired killer attempt. A circuit judge reversed a prior order restricting questions and allowed probes into her mental status for self defense.
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Rockville
Clifton T. Perkins Hospital Center
Ruthann Aron
Paul A. McGuckian
U.S. Senate
McGuckian
Barton
Mount St Marys graduate wins second in national psychology contest
Denise Popevis of Monrovia, a 1997 Mount St. Marys College graduate, earned $300 and second prize in the National Undergraduate Research Competition. Her manuscript Maternal Attachment in Pregnant and Parenting Adolescents, mentored by Dr Mindy Korol, was recognized at the American Psychological Association meeting in Chicago. Dr Nick Kierniesky represented Mounts Department of Psychology.
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Denise Popevis
Mount St. Mary’s College
Emmitsburg
National
Psycholog Honor Society
Psi Chi
Allyn & Bacon
Mindy Korol
American Psychological Association
Chicago
Nick Kierniesky
Department of Psychology
The
Mount
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