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Injuries reported after tractor-trailer crashes into charter bus on Route 40
EDGEWOOD, MD—Crews are on the scene of a crash in the Edgewood area. The crash was reported at just before 2 p.m. in the area of westbound MD-40 (Pulaski Highway) and MD-152 (Mountain Road). The Joppa-Magnolia Volunteer Fire Company reports that the crash involves a tractor-trailer and a charter...
Banjo virtuoso pulls in packed house in Rock Hall
ROCK HALL — On Saturday evening, renowned banjo virtuoso, songwriter and teacher, Tony Trischka and his band performed at The Mainstay in Rock Hall, bringing his innovative playing style to the stage. They performed two sets, honoring the late bluegrass legend, Earl Scruggs. Trischka and his fiddler, Nate Lee, played the very first tune Scruggs did in the three-fingered style that Scruggs made popular. ...
UM SMC in Chestertown in Becker’s Rural Access Hospital Listing
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 that 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.
Tax Differential Study stalls out in discussion with county
CHESTERTOWN — For a few years, Chestertown Mayor David Foster has gone before the Kent County Commissioners asking the county for a tax differential for his residents. A tax differential is a lower county property tax rate within the municipality, set up to compensate municipalities for services provided in lieu of similar county services. Many counties in Maryland have established a tax set-off system, providing either a tax differential or...
Athletes of the Week
Kent County Parks and Recreation Athletes of the Week are chosen from various youth teams throughout the county and are selected each week by coaching staff. Their dedication, passion and outstanding performances have left a lasting impact on their respective teams, and Kent County couldn’t be prouder. Let’s give them a round of applause and show our support for their incredible achievements!
29th Division Association stands in solidarity to preserve Chestertown Armory
The 29th Division Association, representing over 2,000 members, has expressed its support for community efforts to prevent the demolition of the historic Chestertown Armory. The association believes the armory is a cherished piece of history that deserves to be preserved for its significance and legacy. The 29th Infantry Division, also known as the “Blue and Gray Division” with their motto “29, Let’s Go!”, is an infantry division of the Army based at Fort Belvoir, Virginia. This division is currently a formation of the Army National...
HIGH SCHOOL ROUNDUP
BERLIN — Sophomore Caroline Ewing scored six goals, including the 100th of her career Tuesday, as Saints Peter and Paul High’s girls lacrosse team extended its winning streak against Eastern Shore Independent Athletic Conference competition to 25 games with a 21-2 victory over Worcester Prep. Ewing also had two assists for Saints Peter and Paul (9-1 overall, 5-0 ESIAC), which stretched its winning streak to nine. Morgan Quade totaled five goals and eight assists, and Samantha Murphy, Eden Zimmerman and Kate Sweeney each added two...
Millington solar farm granted approval for construction
MILLINGTON — The Queen Anne’s County Planning Commission granted major site plan approval for construction of a 64-megawatt utility scale solar project in Millington. Jones Farm Lane Solar, LLC will be constructing a 64-megawatt utility scale solar project on a 601 acre parcel, located at 148 Jones Farm Lane in the Agricultural Zoning District. The 601 acre parcel includes a fenced solar array area of 319 acres southeast of Millington...
Deep Roots will celebrate Saturday with food, fun and special guests
EARLEVILLE — Deep Roots, a non-profit that helps families in homelessness, will celebrate its 10th year Saturday with food, music, activities, special speakers, tours and the burial of a time capsule. John Thompson, executive director of the Clairvaux Farm property in Earleville, said he's excited about all that's going to happen Saturday between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. "There will be a dedication and ribbon cutting," Thompson said of the...
Club offers Tour of the Historic Churches of the Dixon Tavern District No. 1 this Saturday
In his book “Rethinking Home: A Case for Writing Local History” Joseph Amato makes the case that people of every place and time deserve a history. Since 1916, the Sudlersville Betterment Club has worked to collect, preserve, and maintain the history of the town of Sudlersville. “We want people to learn the history of Upper Queen Anne’s County,” said club member Sharon Andrews. On Saturday, April 27, beginning at 10 a.m. until 4 p.m., the Sudlersville Betterment Club will sponsor a Tour of the Historic...
Agent 86 Reconnaissance Footage: Chestertown by Air
As part of our ongoing series in the Spy, Agent 86 has been collecting reconnaissance footage of great Mid-Shore communities, and he has just submitted his second report. In this case, 86 filed a report on the beloved Chestertown Downrigging festival from last year. This video is approximately five minutes...
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