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What other newspapers are saying: Threats won’t thwart essential election work

Election workers across Maryland were doing their jobs, pushing hard to complete the canvassing of votes in the general election with an approaching deadline. Suddenly, they were targets. The local Board of Elections in 15 jurisdictions — including Frederick — received emailed bomb threats starting at 7:15 p.m. on Nov. 8, according to Jared DeMarinis, the state administrator of elections. Frederick County Election Director Barbara Wagner told Frederick News-Post reporter Ceoli Jacoby that the local threat was received about 7:30 p.m. on Friday, a little over an hour after the ...

Railroad minute inspections problematic

Being truthful and committed to good intentions and promises-made plants the right seed for new accomplishments, positive achievements not heretofore realized, attracting the support of others and, even, establishing protections for one’s self as well as one’s best interests. Too bad ...

Addressing blight also addresses crime

The impact of “blight” — or deteriorated residences and properties on neighborhoods and communities is an issue with which we have long suggested both voters and elected officials should concern themselves. We have noted that blight infringes on the property values of neighbors, ...

What other newspapers are saying: World needs fair, not free, trade

“To me, the most beautiful word in the dictionary is tariff,” Donald Trump told business leaders in October. “It’s my favourite word. It needs a public relations firm.” Now, with his election victory, Mr Trump’s words send a shiver through global capitals. Many fear he may pull a curtain across the US economy, locking them out of the world’s largest market and cutting off access to US technology. These fears are amplified by last year’s contraction in merchandise trade – which was the first such shrinkage at a time when the global economy was growing. However, it’s ...

Events offer chance to get into holiday spirit

The front page of Monday’s edition of the Williamsport Sun-Gazette advises Williamsport and neighboring communities to catch the holiday spirit. We believe it truly is helpful to set aside the stresses and frustrations of life this time of year and remember what makes living in our region ...

Remember kindness this holiday season

The Salvation Army does much to help our communities. And at this time of year, they could use our help. The Salvation Army’s Red Kettle campaign, famous for its bell-ringing as Americans conduct their holiday shopping, is launching soon. Our local corps of the Salvation Army is looking ...