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Maryland to rename invasive Snakehead fish in hopes of getting more people to eat it
STEVENSVILLE, Md. - Would you eat something called a Snakehead? It doesn't sound too appetizing, but the state of Maryland is hoping more people will want to chow down on this invasive fish, so they’re giving it a new name thanks to recent legislation. The Snakehead fish will soon...
Talbot Planning Commission approves Lakeside resolutions
EASTON — On Wednesday, the Talbot County Planning Commission reconsidered two resolutions pertaining to the Lakeside at Trappe development that it previously found to be inconsistent with the county’s comprehensive plan. This time, both Resolution 347 and Resolution 348 were found to be consistent with the comprehensive plan, as was Resolution 353, which also was reconsidered Wednesday despite the Planning Commission’s April 2 finding of consistency. The Planning Commission’s findings...
Second man arrested for March incident in Trappe
TRAPPE — Two men have been arrested for an incident that took place on Howell Point Road on March 23 in Trappe. Flamond D. Woolford, 18, of Cambridge, was arrested Monday by the Talbot County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division and charged with home invasion, kidnapping, first-degree assault, armed robbery, reckless endangerment, use of a firearm in a violent crime, conspiracy to commit the crimes and other related charges. On...
Federalsburg family looks for answers
FEDERALSBURG — Twenty-five years ago, LaTonya Murray made the trek back and forth from Easton to Baltimore for three months just to see her baby girl. Onyae Murray was born at the Easton hospital in 1998, 23 weeks into LaTonya’s pregnancy. She weighed less than a pound. “She was the smallest baby that had been born in Talbot County that survived,” LaTonya said. ...
The Door Finally Opens for Future Use for Easton’s Abandoned Safeway Site
While there is no truth in the rumor there is a support group for downtown residents still traumatized by the closing of the Safeway on Washington Street, there are many who are still adjusting to the loss of the last walkable grocery store in town. Easton’s Safeway was not the...
Lierman calls for better support of day care in Maryland
EASTON — On April 26, Maryland Comptroller Brooke Lierman made a stop to visit the Talbot County Council on her tour of the Eastern Shore. She has been traveling around the state to let different county councils know what the comptroller is up to. Her stops emphasized getting women back into the workplace in Maryland by supporting them with better day care. The council members asked questions after Lierman’s 15-minute...
Kent Island Has Its Day by Brent Lewis
This year’s Kent Island Day, an annual family-friendly event organized by the Kent Island Heritage Society to celebrate the historical and cultural significance of one of our country’s earliest permanent communities, is scheduled to take place on Saturday, May 18, with opening ceremonies in downtown Stevensville kicking off the festivities at 10:15 a.m.
Cambridge Police Ask for Public’s Help in Solving 2020 Homicide
CAMBRIDGE, MD - The Cambridge Police Department is turning to the public in hopes of solving the 2020 homicide of a 54-year-old man. On August 30, 2020, just before 5 p.m., police found Ernest Jones Jr., of Cambridge, suffering from an apparent stab wound at a home on Pine Street. Despite life-saving efforts from first responders, Jones succumbed to his injuries at the scene. The ensuing investigation concluded with Jones’ death ruled as a homicide.
Richard Ganyon Killed In Owings Motorcycle Crash
North Beach resident Richard Evan Ganyon, Jr. has been identified by the sheriff's office as the person whose body was found following a crash in Owings. Deputies from the Calvert County Sheriff's Office were called shortly before 6:30 p.m. on Monday night to the 3700 block of Chaneyville Road in Owings to investigate a motorcycle crash.
High Street house fire under investigation
CAMBRIDGE — The cause of a fire that started in the exterior of a two-story, single-family home in the 400 block of High Street is under investigation. According to a news release from the Office of the State Fire Marshal, the one-alarm fire, which occurred on April 29, was discovered by a neighbor. It took 20 firefighters 20 minutes to control. The Office of the State Fire Marshal said the fire resulted in an estimated loss of $10,000. No injuries or deaths were reported. Rescue Fire Company was the primary responding fire department on the scene. The Office of the State Fire Marshal said that those with any information about the fire should call the Lower Eastern Region of the Office of the State Fire Marshal at 410-713-3780.
Maryland softball coach arrested for inappropriate relationships with minor girls
ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY, Md. - A Maryland man has been arrested and charged with multiple counts of child abuse in Anne Arundel County. Military strategy game criticized for being 'too realistic'History Strategy Game|. The suspect has been identified as 47-year-old Donald Joseph Powell of Davidsonville, Maryland. According to police, Powell...
St. Michaels library looks to expand its footprint
EASTON — The Talbot County Free Library St. Michaels Branch is unfurling plans for its upcoming 3,700-square-foot expansion. Though they are still waiting on some county funding to come through, representatives from the library said renovations are expected to begin this fall. The Talbot County Free Library has raised around $5 million to renovate the St. Michaels Branch. The 12- to 15-month build is expected to be completed by December...
Lions push but can't get ahead of Easton
EASTON — Queen Anne’s County High’s boys lacrosse team pushed and pushed. It just could never get ahead of Easton. Blake Royer converted a Drew Schmidt assist for the go-ahead goal late in the third quarter before the Warriors used a fourth-quarter surge Wednesday to cement a 14-11 victory over the Lions on senior night at Easton. ...
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