LATEST NEWS
Treasures of the Chesapeake
On First Friday, May 3, The Artists’ Gallery will present “Treasures of the Chesapeake” by their exhibiting artist, Steve Bleinberger. Along with showing his work with The Artists’ Gallery in Chestertown, Bleinberger is an award winning watercolor artist who exhibits his work extensively in the Mid-Atlantic region. He is especially known and respected for his depictions of Maryland’s Eastern Shore, Chesapeake Bay waterscapes, workboats and the dwindling ranks of those that man them. Bleinberger’s affinity with the Chesapeake and Tidewater region was nurtured by many...
UM Shore Medical Center at Chestertown named one of ‘27 Critical Access Hospitals to Know’
University of Maryland Shore Medical Center at Chestertown was recently named in Becker’s Hospital Review as one of “27 Critical Access Hospitals to Know.” The Becker’s listing noted the Chestertown hospital is the first in the state to receive a Maryland Rural Hospital designation, thanks to its geriatric emergency department accreditation, its designation as an Age Friendly Health System and its membership in Healthy People 2030. Also cited were the hospital’s Shore Community Outreach Team, its free community health education classes, and its new remote patient monitoring program, which gives medical providers access to patients’ daily health data to help them maintain their best health at home.
Injuries reported in Edgewood crash
EDGEWOOD, MD—Crews are on the scene of a crash in the Edgewood area. At around 2:15 p.m. on Tuesday afternoon, units from Joppa-Magnolia Volunteer Fire Company responded to a motor vehicle collision in the area of eastbound Pulaski Highway at Gateway Road. Two medic units are being dispatched to...
Head-on crash shuts down Belair Road in Nottingham area
NOTTINGHAM, MD—Crews responded to a head-on crash on Belair Road on Tuesday. The collision was reported at around noon on April 30 along Belair Road just south of the Silver Spring Road intersection (21236). The accident temporarily blocked all lanes along Route 1. NottinghamMD.com has reached out to the...
MDOT projects underway in QAC
STEVENSVILLE — “Folks don’t realize the amount of effort that goes into the planning for these projects. We are always working to assess the public’s needs and prepare these projects for eventual execution,” MDOT Director of Communications Paul Milton said in response to the ongoing state highway projects in Queen Anne’s County. “We work in conjunction with local and federal resources to ensure the plans are aligned and to obtain the budget necessary to complete the work — it’s a very intricate process the public is not always aware of.” ...
UM Shore Regional Health Receives 4th Magnet® Designation
UM Shore Regional Health (UM SRH), a member organization of the University of Maryland Medical System, has earned re-designation as a Magnet® organization from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). ANCC’s Magnet Recognition Program® distinguishes health care organizations that meet rigorous standards for quality patient care, nursing excellence and innovations in professional nursing practice. The coveted recognition is the highest national honor for professional nursing practice and requires re-designation every four years.
From Our Early Files
150 years agoMay 2, 1874 • The Kent County Railroad Company having, it is stated, failed to meets its payment on the leased road from Massey’s to Townsend, has been restrained from running trains over that road. The Queen Anne’s train, is, therefore, now the only one which uses the branch road, the Kent train running only to Massey’s. 100 years agoMay 3, 1924 ...
On the Record: A Chat With Bart Stinchcomb
When Bart and Christina Stinchcomb moved from the mountains of Colorado to the tidewaters of Chestertown eight years ago to start Airy Hill Stables, the plan was simple: Christina would expand and flourish in her equestrian business, and Bart would retire from two decades as a record store owner on Boulder to help manage Airy Hills.
MD Department of Ag visits Queen Anne’s County
QUEEN ANNE’S COUNTY — Secretary Kevin Atticks of the Maryland Department of Agriculture recently embarked on a tour of Queen Anne’s County, where he visited several farms showcasing excellence in local farming programs. These farms highlighted innovative initiatives supported by both local and state grant funding operations, furthering their commitment to sustainable agriculture and environmental stewardship. The tour began at Kristy’s Backyard Blooms, a family-run business situated outside Centreville. Kristy Dulin, the owner, proudly showcased the farm’s impressive greenhouse, which received funding support through a...
Sec. Monteiro urges Eastern Shore participation in Maryland Corps/Service Year Option
CHESTERTOWN — Maryland Secretary of Service and Civic Innovation Paul Monteiro, Jr. stopped by Washington College last Thursday to encourage broader Kent County participation in the Maryland Corps/Service Year Option available through the recently formed state department. Since Governor Wes Moore signed the Serving Every Region Through Vocational Exploration Act (SERVE Act) last spring, Monteiro has been hitting the road to make potential Service Year participants, as well as hopeful Host Site Partners, aware of the first-in-the nation program’s benefits and to encourage volunteerism and civic engagement, a priority of Moore’s administration. ...
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.