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26 min ago | Gazette.net

Frederick murder trial expected to take a week

The murder trial of Melvin William Smith, who is accused of shooting a Frederick woman outside her home last July, began Wednesday in Frederick County District Court with jury selection.

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Related Topix: Criminal Defense Law, Law

4 hrs ago | The Frederick News-Post

Maryland receives waiver for 'No Child'

Maryland is one of eight states gaining flexibility from the Bush-era No Child Left Behind law, U.S. Education Secretary Arne Duncan said Tuesday.

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Related Topix: US Politics, US News, Barack Obama

8 hrs ago | The Frederick News-Post

Young would veto any tax, fee hikes as Md. governor

But as he gears up for a possible 2014 gubernatorial run, Young said he will not be advocating for action in Annapolis.

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Related Topix: Monrovia, MD, US News, Maryland, Agriculture, Science

Tue May 29, 2012

The Frederick News-Post

Woman wanted on robbery, beating charges surrenders

Barnes and a masked man beat a man with a shotgun and then stole $1,000 from him, according to Frederick County District Court documents.

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Related Topix: Frederick, MD

The Frederick News-Post

Fire and police blotter

The Maryland State Police Frederick Barrack conducted a DUI saturation patrol from between 11 p.m. Sunday and 3 a.m. Monday in the area of the U.S. 15 and the I-270 corridor in Frederick County.

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Related Topix: Frederick, MD

WFMD-AM Frederick

Middletown Man Charged with Possession of Marijuana and Paraphernalia

A police officer pulled over a Middletown man and a Massachusetts woman on West Patrick Street for expired registration tags then smelled marijuana coming from the car.

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Related Topix: Drugs, Middletown, MD

Daily Record

Frederick Co. official sets sights on governor's office

The Republican president of the Frederick County Commissioners says he has formed a fundraising organization for a likely gubernatorial bid.

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Related Topix: Frederick, MD

WFMD-AM Frederick

19-Year-Old Frederick Man Arrested For Marijuana

Around 10:30 p.m. Monday night, a Frederick County Police officer saw Matthew Rosenburg in the Hillcrest Park pavillion stuffing a marijuana pipe in his backpack.

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Related Topix: Drugs, Medication, Marijuana

WFMD-AM Frederick

New 'Hot' jobs have just been announced by Frederick County Work Force Services.

To view other job postings , just go to www.frederickworks.com Keaki' Technologies is looking for a Lab tech 6 for the execution of projects that require a lead technician and lab manager with experience in neat research chemical agent operations, high throughput screening, molecular and cellular biology techniques , high content analysis, and ... (more)

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Related Topix: Biology, Science, Frederick, MD, Recreational Vehicle, Establishment

The Frederick News-Post

Hot holiday: High temperatures drive people to city pools

A family wades through Carroll Creek under the College Avenue bridge Monday looking for fish as temperatures reached into the 90s.

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Related Topix: Memorial Day, Life, Holidays, Weather, Frederick, MD

Mon May 28, 2012

The Frederick News-Post

State police arrest 3 during DUI patrols in Frederick

The Maryland State Police Frederick Barrack conducted a DUI saturation patrol from between 11 p.m. Sunday through 3 a.m. today in the area of the U.S. 15 and Interstate 270 corridor in Frederick County.

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Related Topix: Frederick, MD, Middletown, MD

Sun May 27, 2012

The Frederick News-Post

Around south Frederick County: Mr. Slambeaux's sauce cooking in Buckeystown

It's a bit of a surprise to find a gleaming, stainless steel kitchen installed in the interior of the ornate beige building at the corner of Buckeystown Pike and Manor Woods Road in Buckeystown.

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Related Topix: Buckeystown, MD

The Frederick News-Post

Demand strong for local wheat

Gene Boyle, a farmer from Queen Anne County, walks through rows of various types of wheat during a tour of the Eddie Mercer Agri-Services grounds Tuesday.

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Related Topix: Agriculture, Science, Frederick, MD

The Frederick News-Post

Veterans remember serving

Maryland Department of Veterans Affairs: Federal Building, Room 3020, 31 Hopkins Plaza, Baltimore, MD 21201; 410-230-4444 or 800-446-4926; www.mdva.state.md.us/ Libertytown has the highest percentage of veterans in the area.

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Related Topix: Life, Veteran Affairs, Libertytown, MD, Mount Airy, MD, Frederick, MD

Sat May 26, 2012

The Frederick News-Post

Land-use plan analysis ready for Frederick County

If certain property owners get their land-use options restored, 12,688 homes could be added to the county's landscape, according to a new analysis.

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Related Topix: New Market, MD

The Frederick News-Post

Bear sightings reported in Emmitsburg

The bear was seen eating birdseed in a residential area on Thursday. Then it was spotted walking near Creamery Road and Seton Avenue at about 6 p.m. Thursday, according to Sgt.

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Related Topix: Emmitsburg, MD

The Frederick News-Post

Motorcycle ridership up; state looks to keep roads safe for all

Missy Morrison, rider services manager, directs new motorcycle riders during a beginners motorcycle class Tuesday at Harley-Davidson in Frederick.

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Related Topix: Frederick, MD, Weather, Memorial Day, Life, Holidays

The Frederick News-Post

St. John's graduate overcomes language barrier

When Jay Zhang came to the United States four years ago from China, he didn't speak English.

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Related Topix: Canada,

Fri May 25, 2012

The Frederick News-Post

Confusion marks compliance with ADA pool regulations

Edward P. Thomas Jr. Memorial Swimming Pool, 500 Fleming Ave. in Baker Park, Frederick.

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Related Topix: Brunswick, MD, Thurmont, MD, US News

The Frederick News-Post

Businesses, parks gear up for holiday tourism

More people are expected to travel for Memorial Day than last year, and more of those people will drive instead of fly, according to a AAA report.

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Related Topix: Catoctin Mountain Park, US National Parks, Frederick, MD

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