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As a reminder, Frederick polling places will have spaces set aside for voters who cannot wear a face mask. During early voting Urbana will have an outside area set up for voters who can't wear masks. The other locations have inside space set aside. Per Board of Elections Director Stuart Harvey once the voter is checked in they vote "by themselves away from all other voters at a separate voting booth, then deposited the ballot at the scanner."

Frederick County, Maryland Ballot Questions and Board of Education candidate information.

Overheard in the elevator that parents of Frederick County Public School students are angry, frustrated and disappointed in Board of Education President, Brad Young. It seems Mr. Young took to Twitter on August 29 and...

Early voting in Frederick County begins October 26, 2020 and ends November 2, 2020.

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Information for Maryland early voting and election day voting.

Frederick County Maryland August 2020 virtual senior 50+ calendar.

Frederick County Maryland August 2020 virtual senior 50+ calendar.

A brief note to let our readers know that The Tentacle will suspend sports articles until privileged professional sports players stop disrespecting the American Flag.

The Tentacle takes a break from news on Sunday and focuses on family. On Sunday you will find we post inspirational quotes, photographs and works of art. If you live in the Frederick or Maryland area and would like to see you or your child's artwork featured on Sunday please send an image of the art you would like featured along with a brief description and photograph of the artist.