LATEST NEWS
Easton man charged in home invasion kidnapping case
TRAPPE, Md. – An Easton man has been arrested in connection with a home invasion last month in Trappe. The Talbot County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division has taken 22-year-old Yahjay Greene into custody. On March 23, Deputies were called to Howell Point Road for a report of...
Annapolis Grandmother Wins $229,680 Waiting For Chicken Order
ANNAPOLIS, Md. – A grandmother from Annapolis was reduced briefly to tears of joy April 26 at Maryland Lottery headquarters in Baltimore as she recounted finding out she had won nearly a quarter of a million dollars on a Maryland Lottery FAST PLAY ticket. “This is real!” she said...
County turns out for Talbot Day celebration
EASTON — Over 150 members of the Talbot County community, clad in purple and red, gathered on the Talbot County Courthouse lawn Thursday evening to celebrate those who make Talbot County a better place. Citations, volunteer awards and poster-making recognitions were given in honor of Talbot Day, an annual celebration of the county and the people who live and work there. Established in 1983 by unanimous proclamation of the County...
Character 'Counts' in Queen Anne's County
GRASONVILLE — Character Counts of Queen Anne’s County honored more than 100 dedicated coaches striving to make a difference in the lives of students with its annual Volunteer Appreciation Dinner at Hyatt Place Kent Narrows April 18. Character Counts focuses on building students’ character skills and shaping a positive school culture. And this mission remains stronger than ever with invaluable contributions of volunteers to the nonprofit organization. A slideshow of...
Chesapeake Multicultural after-school program lets students learn through taste
EASTON — On Thursday evening, over a dozen fourth and fifth graders walked through Bonheur Ice Cream and Pie in downtown Easton and learned from local chefs of the profession of devoting themselves to sweets. These students are part of the Chesapeake Multicultural Resource Center After-school Program, a program designed to enrich Hispanic elementary school students of Talbot County. During the program, students focus on science, technology, engineering and mathematics;...
New hotel, duplex housing eyed for Kent Island
New places to live and spend the weekend could be coming to Kent Island as the Queen Anne’s County Planning Commission approved a concept plan for an apartment duplex and hotel mixed-use development April 11. Bay Bridge Marina LLLP is seeking to create a mixed-use development including 28 residential duplex units, and a 32-room hotel for a total of 28,700 square feet of floor area in the existing site that includes Libby’s Restaurant. ...
Lions move closer to first North Bayside title in program history
CENTREVILLE — The walls of Queen Anne’s County High’s gymnasium are plastered with banners celebrating past champions in just about every sport. But with the exception of the banner commemorating head coach Dee Fisher’s 200th career victory last year, girls tennis is not represented on the gym walls. “Girls tennis doesn’t have anything,” said Lucy Taylor, Queen Anne’s No. 1 singles player. “Sometimes those posters are kind of behind (in...
CMS Performing Arts Teen of the Week — William Baugh
CENTREVILLE — Centreville Middle School proudly announces William Baugh, an eighth grade trumpet player in the CMS Band, as the QACPS Performing Arts ‘Teen of the Week’. Nominated by Heather Fullerton, William’s dedication and talent have earned him this prestigious honor as a member of the CMS Marching Band, Symphonic Band and award-winning Jazz Band. “William has auditioned for the Junior All Shore Band twice and been selected as a...
GES Performing Arts Pre-teen of the Week—Rooney Rosati
GRASONVILLE — Grasonville Elementary proudly announces Rooney Rosati, a fifth-grader, as the recipient of this week’s distinguished title, “Pre-teen of the Week”. Nominated by music teacher Jamie Dean, Rooney’s exceptional talents in dance, singing, and acting have earned her recognition among her peers and educators alike. “Rooney is the definition of a ‘triple threat’,” praised Dean. “She can do it all—dance, sing, act! Not only is Rooney an amazing performer, she also has inspirational curiosity and work ethic.” ...
Annapolis Fire Station Introduces New Fire/Dive Boat
ANNAPOLIS, Md. – On April 25, 2024, Annapolis Neck Fire Station – Station 8 put into service a 26’ Munson center-console aluminum hull fire/dive boat. Boat 8 (BT8) is the first of three new boats slated to go into service this year for the department. BT8 is cutting-edge and will bolster our capability to respond to and mitigate emergencies on the waterways in Anne Arundel County.
7 candidates vie for 3 St. Michaels commissioner seats
Voters in St. Michaels will have the opportunity to elect three town commissioners next week. The town’s election will take place Monday, May 6, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Christ Church Etherton Hall, located at 103 Willow Street. The term of office for the three top vote winners is four years, expiring in June 2028. The Star Democrat reached out to the seven candidates competing for the seats...
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.