BETTERTON — Some proud parents gathered at the C. Henry Price II, American Legion Post 246 in Betterton on April 19, to warmly congratulate their children during the Americanism Essay Award Reception. The contest was open to third, fourth, and fifth graders of Galena Elementary. President of the Auxiliary at the Legion, Patti Bone, handed out cash awards to the winners of the essay contest. First place got $50, second...

CHESTERTOWN — On April 18, the Chamber of Commerce hosted a post legislative session breakfast discussion at Heron Point. Minority Leader of the Maryland Senate Stephen Hershey, and Eastern Shore Delegates Jay Jacobs, Jeff Ghrist and Steven Arentz fielded pre-screened questions from guests consisting of Kent County Commissioners Ron Fithian and Albert Nickerson, various business owners, key administrators, school officials and others organizations. Executive Director of the Chamber of Commerce...

CHESTERTOWN — Saturday, yielded a nice turnout for the 14th annual Earth Day celebration at Fountain Park, in downtown Chestertown. People showed up to learn about climate and how to adjust their lives to become more sustainable. Free gloves were handed along with tree seeds. Free, reusable shopping bags were also available. There were educational...

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. ...

After the spectacular solar eclipse last month, our attention shifts in May to one of the year’s better meteor showers, the Eta Aquariids. This shower peaks on May 5 and will not be hindered by a bright moon, as new moon occurs on May 7. The Eta Aquariids are caused by debris from Halley’s Comet through which Earth passes in its orbit. The main region of the sky from which the meteors appear to come is called the radiant. And this radiant is in the...

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!

BETTERTON — Each year, ShoreRivers, a nonprofit with the mission to protect and restore Eastern Shore waterways through science-based advocacy, tour locations along the four main watersheds on the Eastern Shore: the Sassafras, Chester River, Wye River and Choptank. They present their data to the residents in that region in a report card. As scientists, they inform them of their area’s water quality index and bacteria count, what species are...

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...

The League of Women Voters hosted a forum for 1st District Congressional candidates at Chesapeake College, the afternoon of April 21. The two Republican candidates were represented and found common ground on many issues, but especially their contempt for incumbent Rep. Andy Harris who did not attend the forum. Republican candidates Chris Bruneau and Michael Scott Lemon, replying to a question, said Harris, who has been in Congress since 2008, initially promised to serve only six terms, for a total of 12 years in the...

CHESTERTOWN — There is a season— turn, turn, turn! That season is spring and with it comes the Chestertown Garden Club’s premier annual garden sale, May Mart, to be held on Friday, May 3, starting at 9 a.m. in downtown’s Memorial Park. May Mart is the sole fundraising event for the Club, according to member and May Mart Co-Chair, Penny Block, who noted that the members take nearly an entire year to plan and execute the annual initiative. ...

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...

SALISBURY — A team of three Kent County High School students tied for third place in a computer programming competition last month at Salisbury University. The Kent County High School team of Ben Loller, Ben Hinton and Lynden Saunders walked away with third place at the Eastern Shore High School Computer Programming Competition. Kent County Public Schools Supervisor of Information Technology William Poore coached the team. ...

ROCK HALL — Kent County Public Schools wants to continue the work of a state pilot program that added more supports for male African American students. The school system here was awarded funding several years ago to launch a pilot program called Achieving Academic Excellence and Equity for Black Boys (AAEEBB). The pilot was the result of a task force study issued in 2021 by the Maryland State Department of...

CHESTERTOWN POLICE Apr. 9 Ofc Ryan Thompson took a report for a past trespassing in the 100 block of Camelot Drive. Apr. 12 Ofc Ryan Thompson took a report for a past trespassing in the 200 block of Flatland Road. Apr. 12 Following a traffic stop at Rt. 20 West and Flatland Road, Pfc Eric...

The Sudlersville Community Betterment Club is pleased to announce their upcoming Tour of the Historic Churches of the Dixon Tavern District No. 1 of Queen Anne’s County to be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, April 27 The tour begins at Calvary-Asbury United Methodist Church, located at 103 N. Church Street in Sudlersville, where maps and information will be distributed. Historical displays, light snacks and restrooms will also be available at this site. You may wonder what is the Dixon Tavern District...

CHESTERTOWN — The Chestertown Garden Club presented a number of proposed landscaping improvements to Memorial Park on April 1; plans now unanimously approved by Mayor David Foster and the Town Council. On Monday, Town Manager Larry DiRe said staff gave their recommendation the plan be approved as well. The idea the club presented to the council was to create a colorful garden at the Cross Street entrance adding native and non-native perennials, and then a sense of enclosure at the opposite side, replacing Golden Rain Trees with columnar Amelanchier or Sourwood trees. Benches and planting will be placed for reflection and rest according to the plans. Evergreens will be planted also, marking the significant importance of the site.

CHESTERTOWN — After an interruption during the Covid-19 lockdowns and policies, the one-use plastic bag ban is once again in effect in Chestertown. Ordinance 04-2024 repeals and re-enacts Chapter 133, Plastic Bag Reduction, of the Town Code for the purpose of updating the restrictions of the use and supply of plastic bags at retail establishments. The ordinance has a history in Chestertown, dating back to 2011. On Monday, Mayor David...

Matt Mielnick, executive director of The Mainstay in Rock Hall, has announced the performers and program for the venue’s April 28 Classical Music Series concert that is part of the Hedgelawn Classical Series at The Mainstay in honor of Judy Kohl. “We are very pleased to welcome violinist Diana Sanchez and pianist Alina Antonenko to the Mainstay,” Mielnick said. “These two musicians from Baltimore have planned an innovative and delightful program that will appeal to a broad audience.” ...