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Civil Rights complaint filed after attack on 12-year-old muslim teen in Cambridge
CAMBRIDGE, MD. – Muslim civil rights group CAIR has filed a complaint with the US Department of Education Office of Civil Rights to investigate Mace’s Lane Middle School following the harassment and attack of a 12-year-old Muslim student whose Hijab was forcibly removed at least twice. “ My...
Bo Manor falls to Cambridge South-Dorchester in region semis
CHESAPEAKE CITY — In a region playoff rematch from a year ago, Cambridge South-Dorchester clung to a three-goal lead in the fourth quarter as it aimed to advance to the region finals. A goal from Bo Manor’s Dani Richardson pulled the Eagles within two in the final 90 seconds. A win off the ensuing draw by the Vikings allowed Cambridge to bleed the clock and secure its 12-10 victory. “When...
Community BBQ hosted to show support for DCPS middle schooler
CAMBRIDGE — Circulating videos of an incident where a Mace’s Lane middle schooler’s hijab was pulled off her head brought people from near and far to the corner of Washington Street and Greenwood Avenue for a community barbecue. The May 8 event, organized by mosques in Baltimore and Philadelphia, was created to support sixth grader Tori Gibbs, who is Muslim, and to give attendees the opportunity to learn about Islam. ...
Gearing up for the 3rd annual Impact Festival
BRIDGEVILLE, Del. – The third annual Impact Festival returns this weekend, it’s a day filled with positivity in light of mental health awareness month. It’s been almost eleven years since high school student Chase Marvil, founded the Inspiring Project, a social media movement meant to address bullying, spread positivity, and educate the youth and community on mental health.
Greensboro Youth and Police Build Bridges On and Off the Court
GREENSBORO, MD - Kids in Greensboro are going head to head with police and town commissioners in an effort to build positive relationships with town leaders. The initiative is part of a 13-week program aimed at fostering better connections between teenagers and local authorities. Organizers say the program not only keeps kids occupied but also sets them up to be teammates with officers both on and off the court.
Proposed budget includes raises for county employees; tax rates to remain same
CAMBRIDGE — Dorchester County’s proposed $86,523,125 fiscal year 2025 draft budget is a balanced budget, County Finance Director Karen Tolley said at a council meeting May 7. “We’re excited about that,” said Tolley, who is also the mayor of Church Creek. The proposed budget — an $81,938,414 operating and $4,584,711 capital budget — includes the council’s efforts to implement “across the board” raises for county employees. ...
Vehicle fire breaks out in parking lot off Airport Road
EASTON — A vehicle fire broke out in the parking lot of Technology Commons at 2900 Information Ln. Friday afternoon. Easton Volunteer Fire Department, St. Michaels Fire Department, Cordova Volunteer Fire Company, Talbot County Emergency Services and the Easton Police Department were all on the scene. Paramedics with Talbot County Emergency Services said they were dispatched to the fire at 2:24 p.m. The vehicle was a Magothy Electric Company van. The fire was extinguished at about 2:45 p.m. On the scene, the department put down absorbent to prevent the spread of fuel from the vehicle.
CAN launches Cambridge Waterfront Development survey
CAMBRIDGE, Md. – There’s been a lot of talk about what will be done with the Cambridge Waterfront. Locals are launching a survey to find out what the community wants from the land. The Cambridge Association of Neighbors tells us one suggestion was to move the YMCA to the waterfront. But, some residents are questioning whether a non-profit that doesn’t generate public revenue would be the best fit for such an attractive plot of land. Chuck McFadden tells us that other residents believe the current location of the YMCA allows it to better serve the community as it is more towards the center of the city rather than on the edge.
Rardin scores five goals in return as top-seeded Sabres grind way past Falcons for spot in MIAA B Conference championship
EASTON — It was the No. 1 seed. It had won 11 of its last 12 games, and had already twice beaten its opponent. But none of that matter to Saints Peter and Paul High boys head lacrosse coach Todd Wolters after the first half of Tuesday’s Maryland Interscholastic Athletic Association B Conference semifinal. After...
Islamic group files federal complaint on behalf of Cambridge student
CAMBRIDGE - The Maryland office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations said it has filed an online complaint with the U.S. Board of Education's Office of Civil Rights on behalf of a 12-year-old Cambridge girl.
A. James & Alice B. Clark Foundation to Match Donations for Emergency Services Training Campus
The A. James & Alice B. Clark Foundation has announced that it will match donations made to the Friends of the Easton Volunteer Fire Department’s (EVFD) Public Safety Capital Campaign for its Emergency Services Training Campus in Easton, Maryland through September 30, 2024. The Clark Foundation’s match includes all private and local donations made until Friends of EVFD reaches its $5 million fundraising goal. To date, $3 million has been raised, including a $1 million investment from the Clark Foundation in September 2023.
New Recovery Coffee Blend Supports People Affected By Substance Use On The Mid-Shore
A new recovery blend coffee that supports people affected by substance use launched this week from Night Kitchen Coffee in partnership with Grace Street in Easton. Sales of the coffee, which will be available as whole bean and cold brew, support Grace Street, which is the area’s first recovery community organization (RCO). Grace Street is dedicated to saving lives and fostering healing for anyone affected by substance use disorder via an assortment of non-clinical, community-centered, and peer-led supports, including peer recovery support; harm reduction resources; street outreach; workforce training and development; youth programming; overdose prevention activities and resources; and support groups.
Sugar Buns Cafe and Bakery serves creativity at the Easton Airport
EASTON — Susan Leonard created sugar buns, a cross between a cinnamon roll and a croissant. The pastry is a staple of Leonard’s business, Sugar Buns Cafe and Bakery, and it also reflects her journey to her love for providing comfort food to all those seeking it, which has involved a lot of creativity. Leonard said she came to owning her cafe the same way she came to all her past careers: through a mixture of boredom and curiosity. ...
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