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January 17, 2011
By Trevor

“Libraries Matter” — No More Cuts To the Editor: the county executive, Leggett, held an open forum at the regional government offices in Germantown to present the details of the county’s financial budget and the problems he and his administration are facing due to the shortfall in revenue during the...
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Thumbs Up, Thumbs Down

September 22, 2010
By Trevor
Thumbs Up, Thumbs Down

Kentlands Community Foundation Although we are sad to see Carrie Dietz go, the Kentlands Community Foundation made an excellent choice in hiring the Town Courier staffer as its next executive director. We believe Dietz will do a stellar job, although she has big shoes to fill after the departure of the beloved Bridget Ryder!...
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Your Views

September 22, 2010
By Trevor

Raises for Some To the Editor: It was with dismay that I read  article, . The September 12, 2007, Sunday Washington Post “Business” section (page G3) stated that salary surveys indicate employers are projecting median salary increases of about 3 percent for average...
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The Arts

September 22, 2010
By Trevor
The Arts

“My Gaithersburg” Featured at Arts Barn Invitational Gallery “My Gaithersburg,” featuring the acrylic paintings of Natalya Parris, will be on display at the Arts Barn Invitational Gallery from September 17 – November 14.  An artist’s reception will be held on Tuesday, October 19 from 7 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Parris calls this exhibit “My Gaithersburg”...
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County News

August 17, 2010
By Trevor

Select Libraries Begin Year-Round Sunday Service Beginning August 15, the following Montgomery County public libraries will be open on Sundays year-round — except on certain major holiday weekends — from 1 to 5 p.m.:  Bethesda, Germantown, Marilyn J. Praisner, Rockville Memorial, Silver Spring and Wheaton. “Residents have expressed a desire for year-round Sunday service,”...
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