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Logic behind region plan can be baffling
October 13, 2005

Conference on oil should interest us all
September 22, 2005

Mind Katrina, but don’t forget to vote
September 8, 2005

All across America, growth problems arise
August 25, 2005

Blueprint for growth is an abominable plan
July 28, 2005

Commissioner needs different perspective
July 14, 2005

Ethics law could use a legislative overhaul
June 23, 2005

Rethink plan to build houses in Linganore
June 9, 2005

More houses alone won't lower prices
May 26, 2005

County should work to reserve open space
May 12, 2005

Be sure to question builders' perception
April 28, 2005

Mistakes of growth need not be repeated
April 7, 2005

Labeling of opinions only clouds the issue
March 24, 2005

When growth occurs, Frederick life changes
March 10, 2005

County builders envy our neighbor's growth
February 24, 2005

Preserved farmland should stay as such
February 10, 2005

Two aldermen votes are not compatible
January 27, 2005

Changes would render growth controls moot
January 13, 2005

Act now to have a say on county growth plan
December 23, 2004

Growth should adhere to 'new urbanism' ideal
December 9, 2004

Plan to sell parkland demands our scrutiny
November 25, 2004

Democracy demands equitable elections
November 11, 2004

City charter review should be apolitical
October 14, 2004

Non-partisan races would be a plus for Frederick County
September 23, 2004

Annexing 2,000 acres is not thinking right
September 9, 2004

A lawn sign means more than just a sign
August 12, 2004

Study of moratorium demands skepticism
July 22, 2004

A bit of rage allowed about Frederick roads
July 8, 2004

Summer is a perfect season to volunteer
June 10, 2004

Frederick deserves more than 'adequate'
May 27, 2004

County should eye growth's fiscal impact
May 13, 2004

We should not fear the 17-year cicadas
April 22, 2004

It's still not too late to save our Frederick
April 8, 2004

Urban growth tenets are legend, not truth
March 25, 2004

Junk food does not replace a decent meal
March 11, 2004

Dear John, please stay where you are
February 5, 2004

Appearances matter in the political arena
January 22, 2004

For an easier go at it, try shopping locally
January 8, 2004

Smaller schools help student performance
December 18, 2003

Native plants better, cheaper than lawns
December 4, 2003

Weather extremes occur more often
November 20, 2003

Start thinking now about 2004 election
November 6, 2003

Future of Frederick County is up to us
October 23, 2003

Voting system too vital to change
October 9, 2003

Frederick News Post
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Nine lives more likely if cats inside
August 8, 2003

Return of chestnut heralded
July 25, 2003

CSAs keeping farms, families in good health
July 11, 2003

Celebrating the grand experiment
June 27, 2003

Coffee costs down: price is way up
June 16, 2003

Ignoring the Monocacy is a crime
May 30, 2003

Name change fanciful or possible
May 16, 2003

Take time to curb trash habit
May 2, 2003

Night sky a treasure to preserve
April 18, 2003

Lost forests; the wonders of springtime
April 4, 2003

Dissenters doing patriotic duty
March 21, 2003

Don't rush to cash in on slots
March 7, 2003

On thin ice: Hooray for the snow
February 21, 2003

Growth can cut many ways
February 7, 2003

Unfortunately, arts take first hit
January 24, 2003

Top news not always best news
January 10, 2003

Mild weather makes Maryland pleasant
December 27, 2002

County needs, deserves, regional park
December 13, 2002

Hunting may be best deer solution
November 29, 2002

Election not the end of process
November 15, 2002

Voters have the ultimate responsibility
November 1, 2002

Political Talk: Impolite or Imperative
October 18, 2002

The Tentacle
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True Republicans PAC Too Simplistic And Superficial
September 24, 2002

The Legacy Of Baker Park! Duplicate It!
August 22, 2002

'Defenders' Needs To Spell Out Its Solutions
July 31, 2002

In Gerrymandering, Both Parties Travel The Low Road
June 19, 2002

Old Growth "Facts" Are Myths In Changing Frederick County
June 5, 2002

Zoning Ordinance Rewrite An On-Going Process
May 17, 2002


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