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Centreville awarded $280,000 Project Restore 2.0 block grant
CENTREVILLE — When Guadalupe Galindo and Carlos Olvera of Denton, met with Centreville Town Manager Carolyn Brinkley back in May, the couple had no idea that the discussion about building permits would open the door to the opportunity to receive a $280,000 Project Restore 2.0 grant to support their dream project of opening a restaurant at 102 N. Commerce Street. The corner building has been vacant for nearly two decades and is at the crossroads of N. Commerce and E. Water Streets — two of...
County historian seeks support celebrating America’s 250th birthday
CENTREVILLE — As the United States Semiquincentennial approaches in 2026, County Historian Mary Margaret Revell Goodwin sought go-ahead from the Centreville Town Council to establish an official commission to present a national birthday celebration worthy of Centreville July 18. The State of Maryland has begun planning to honor the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence in 2026 and is looking for assistance from every city, town and county to lend a hand to put forth their own plans, according to Goodwin. ...
Free screening of ‘Chestertown, An American Home Town for more than 350 years’
CHESTERTOWN — The Historical Society of Kent County is inviting the public to the movies on Sunday, July 28 at 2 p.m. at Emmanuel Episcopal Church’s parish hall for a screening of a film documenting life in Chestertown at two moments in history. A 1995 documentary, “Chestertown, Maryland:...
Shorerivers To Host 20th Annual Ride For Clean Rivers
On Sunday, September 15, ShoreRivers will host its 20th Ride for Clean Rivers—a chance for cyclists to ride the beautiful back roads of Talbot and Queen Anne’s counties in support of the organization’s work for thriving rivers cherished by all Eastern Shore communities. Riders of all ages...
Chestertown Flashback: Regatta on the Chester
For over a century sailors have devoted summer weekends to racing on the Chesapeake Bay and its estuaries. This undated photo offers a view of this classic Eastern Shore: a regatta in front of the Chester River Yacht & Country Club. These events typically include a number of one-design classes, giving each fleet a different starting time. Penguin boats, as seen here, are 11-foot dinghies designed in the 1930s. They are neither the sleekest nor the fastest boats on the river, but they hold a special place in the hearts of many Chesapeake Bay sailors.
Boar's Head deli meat recall: Maryland issues urgent Listeria alert
BALTIMORE, Md. - The Maryland Department of Health has issued an urgent consumer advisory warning against eating specific Boar’s Head deli meats due to potential contamination with Listeria bacteria. The advisory comes after a sample collected by the department tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes. In collaboration with the Baltimore...
Local art organizations face budget cuts after Maryland approval
Maryland approved a 1% budget cut to local art organizations, for the fiscal year, with the cut of the Maryland State Arts Council, which gives grant money to many organizations across the state. Local groups and advocates alike are not pleased with the new changes. The Art League of Ocean...
6 Maryland men arrested in crackdown on car rallies
PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) — Maryland State Police (MSP) announced Friday that several people were charged in a multi-agency crackdown on car rallies known as “takeovers.” Takeovers are “illegal activities” that involve “blocking public roads for dangerous stunts, disrupting traffic, causing property damage and posing risks to the public,” according to the […]
US Environmental Protection Agency Awards Millions for Hempcrete Development
The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded a grant of approximately $6.2 million to the Nashville-based nonprofit Hemp Building Institute. The grant will support the development of hempcrete, a sustainable building material made from hemp. This funding is part of the EPA’s broader $160 million initiative to promote environmentally friendly technologies across various industries.
Frederick distillery wins Maryland’s best whiskey, Hagerstown’s Meinelschmidt crafts 3rd best cocktail in state
26 July 2024- In its first year, the Maryland Grain Producers Association and Maryland Department of Agriculture’s Maryland’s Best program, have named Frederick’s McClintock Distilling the winner of the 2024 Maryland’s Best Whiskey competition. It is for whiskeys produced in the state, made with at least 50 percent or more local grain.
SUN: New Key Bridge expected to be 24% taller than predecessor
BALTIMORE, Md. — The new Francis Scott Key Bridge is expected to be longer and taller than its fallen predecessor, but not steeper. A 143-page Maryland Transportation Authority document seeking a “categorical exclusion” — meaning the rebuild won’t require a yearslong process analyzing alternative bridge possibilities — was approved by the Federal Highway Administration this week. In it, the authority outlined the new bridge’s potential dimensions, which would satisfy Coast Guard parameters.
Aldi opens stores in Maryland, Wisconsin, Michigan, and Missori
It was a big week for German discount grocer Aldi, which opened four stores in four different states. The grocer launched three on Thursday at the following locations:. 737 South Frederick Ave., Gaithersburg, Md. 4344 Mormon Coulee Road, La Crosse, Wisc. 1270 N. Telegraph Road, Monroe, Mich. A fourth store...
Activists target state’s continued reliance on fossil fuels in energy portfolio
For years, a consumer watchdog and environmental advocates have urged the state to rethink policies that prolong the use of natural gas. They pressed the case Thursday with the Public Service Commission.
Nonprofit awarded $39 million for forest management across South Carolina’s coastal plain
MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (WCBD)- The South Carolina branch of a national nonprofit has received a multi-million grant for a forest management project aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The Nature Conservancy (TNC) announced Friday that it was awarded $200 million to support projects designed to reduce carbon emissions in four states — South Carolina, Maryland, […]
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