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    • Political notes: County officials, state senators discuss political future
    • Political notes: New committee assignments, Olson named to redistricting commission
    • Political notes: Del. Cox tweets QAnon hashtag, a theory that's been widely debunked
    • Political notes: Michael Hough has 'positive' outlook for Senate Minority Whip position
    • Political notes: Hagen, fellow grocery shopper involved in encounter about masks at Food LIon

    City notes

    • City Notes: What's so funny about peace, love and understanding?
    • City notes: Board of Aldermen shoot, score with universally popular proposals at public hearing
    • City notes: Bike-friendly city planner to retire after 18 years
    • City notes: Wednesday workshop wrap-up and summer fun ahead for Frederick residents
    • City notes: Revitalized Education Commission discussed, appointment sought for Public Art Commission
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    • Feb 25, 2021
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    • Feb 24, 2021
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    Kevin Stottlemyer will be Middletown’s newest commissioner after winning a special election this week.

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    • Feb 19, 2021
    • 0

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    • Feb 19, 2021
    • 0

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    • Feb 19, 2021
    • 9

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    • Feb 14, 2021
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    • Jan 29, 2021
    • 9

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    • Jan 26, 2021
    • 24

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    • Jan 25, 2021
    • 28

    Jamie Raskin understands the gravity of the situation in which he's been placed.

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    • Jan 22, 2021
    • 79

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    • 61

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    Biden win confirmed after pro-Trump mob storms US Capitol
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    • 26

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    As thousands of pro-Trump demonstrators marched — with some breaking into the U.S. Capitol and storming the chambers — several politicians rep…

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    • 73

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    • 10

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