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Join the 'revolution' Memorial Day weekend in Chestertown
The Chestertown Tea Party Festival welcomes one and all Memorial Day Weekend in celebrating the 250th anniversary of the “Chester Town Resolves” and tossing British tea overboard. The festival kicks off Friday, May 24, with a block party in Wilmer Park on the Chester River, followed by fireworks after dusk. There will be live music with Dell Foxx Company band and a variety of food trucks from 5 to 9 p.m. ...
Belair Road businesses burglarized, suspect arrested following Middle River robbery
NOTTINGHAM, MD—Police are investigating a robbery and three burglaries that were reported over the past week. At just after 11:45 p.m. on Thursday, May 2, 2024, a suspect broke into a business in the 9700-block of Belair Road in Nottingham/Perry Hall (21236) and stole property. At just before 1...
Family grateful for community support
Our family would like to thank those who have shared with us in so many caring ways during their illness and since the passing of Mark Lusby and Jack Wright. It is a great comfort to feel the love and concern of those who care. Many thanks to the members of the Kent and Queen Anne's Rescue Squad and to the doctors, nurses and techs at the Chester River hospital. Jean Wright and family Worton
Acclaimed pianist to perform at St. Paul's
CENTREVILLE — Acclaimed pianist Stefan Scaggiari will present a concert at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Centreville on Sunday, May 19 at 4 p.m. The concert is titled Great Encores and will feature music ranging from Chopin to Sting and more. It is open to the public at no charge. A reception will follow at the church’s Donaldson Hall. Scaggiari is well-known to local audiences and is known nationally and internationally for his work on National Public Radio and Concord Records. He has made over...
KIHS ensembles shine at Music in the Parks Festival
STEVENSVILLE — The Kent Island High School (KIHS) Symphonic Band and Chorus traveled to Virginia to explore Colonial Williamsburg and perform at the Music in the Parks festival at Busch Gardens on April 26-27. Both ensembles received Excellent ratings from adjudicators. KIHS also received the Esprit de Corps Award recognizing their exemplary attitude of positive support and outstanding personal behavior throughout the entire festival weekend. The Esprit de Corps Award is the highest honor given to just one of the twenty bands attending the festival. ...
Confetti challenge helps students focus on spreading joy
STEVENSVILLE — A vibrant rainbow cascade of confetti flew through the warm afternoon air symbolizing a commitment to spreading joy and kindness as Kent Island Elementary School second graders and behavioral mental health group For All Seasons celebrated Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day May 7. Encouraged to “spread kindness like confetti” the students were given a handful of the colorful paper to partake in For All Season’s sponsored “confetti challenge.” ...
Cemetery board shows appreciation to volunteer Jack Diller
Drizzly weather couldn’t stifle the surprised joy from Jack Diller when, on Sunday, the Board of Directors of Chester Cemetery revealed a plaque dedicated to him to complete their new addition, a meditation area and cremation area. The plaque is the board’s way of showing their appreciation for Diller’s “many, many years of gratuitous and unrivaled service.” He did many things, but as board member Nina Burt pointed out, he...
Bowleys Quarters Improvement Association celebrates 85th anniversary
County leaders and community members assembled for a momentous occasion in Bowleys Quarters over the weekend. The Bowleys Quarters Improvement Association held its 85th anniversary celebration, acknowledging accomplishments of the past while embracing the future. The four-hour event, held at BQIA’s hall, took place on May 4 and was well-attended, fostering support from Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski, Congressman Dutch Ruppersberger, Councilman David Marks, Delegates Ryan Nawrocki and Kathy Szeliga,...
Experience hometown maker’s and producer’s delight
CENTREVILLE — Get ready to embark on a journey of creativity, community and culinary delights as the Centreville Farmers’ Market announces its highly anticipated return for the 2024 season. The market’s grand opening is Mother’s Day, May 12 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Market, located on Lawyer’s Row (closed to traffic), continues every Sunday through Nov. 10. Located in the heart of Centreville, the Centreville Farmers’ Market is not your average market; it’s quickly becoming a hustling hub of artisanal craftsmanship and local...
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