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Blackwater NWR to hold annual Youth Fishing Fun Day June 1
CHURCH CREEK – In partnership with the Friends of Blackwater and the Harriet Tubman State Park, Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge will hold their annual Youth Fishing Fun Day on June 1, from
The Aizuri Quartet Returns To Easton For The Chesapeake Chamber Music Festival
Praised by The Washington Post for “astounding” and “captivating” performances that draw from its notable “meld of intellect, technique and emotions,” the Aizuri Quartet, a finalist of Chesapeake Chamber Music Competition in 2014, was named the recipient of the 2022 Cleveland Quartet Award by Chamber Music America, with other honors including the Grand Prize at the 2018 M-Prize Chamber Arts Competition and top prizes at the 2017 Osaka International Chamber Music Competition in Japan.
Baywater Animal Rescue hosts vaccination clinic for pets of residents in need
CAMBRIDGE — As Baywater Animal Rescue takes steps to open a veterinary clinic, the no kill shelter in Cambridge isn’t just waiting around. May 8, Baywater held a vaccination clinic where it provided vaccinations free-of-charge to 23 pets of low-income Dorchester County residents. Baywater Animal Rescue Executive Director Carly Stockus said the organization is slowly but surely making its way through the state requirements necessary for opening a veterinary clinic. ...
RISE Flag Football aims to build relationships, get Cambridge kids outside
CAMBRIDGE — Since late April, nearly 200 kids, ranging from kindergarteners to eighth graders, have taken to J. Edward Walter Park to throw the pigskin and grab for flags. The RISE Flag Football program — a program run in partnership between the Governor’s Office of Crime Prevention and Policy, the Cambridge Police Department, local nonprofit ALL4LOVE, the Boys & Girls Club at Leonards Lane, Dorchester County Recreation and Parks, Under Armour RISE and the Lower Eastern Shore Maryland Criminal Intelligence Network — has been a...
BAAM Celebrates new Soccer Field and 20 Years
EASTON — Not only did Building African American Minds mark 20 years of service Saturday, but the organization also celebrated the creation of a great space where children can play. BAAM has refurbished a soccer field for children with new Bermuda grass. They had a ribbon cutting to open the new field near Moton Park on May 11. Located in Easton, the nonprofit provides scholarships, afterschool programing, summer camp, and...
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. ...
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...
People for Change Coalition and Mid-Shore Regional Council Announce 2024 Summer Career Enrichment Program
The People for Change Coalition is now accepting applications for its 2024 Summer Career Enrichment Program scheduled for July 8-August 1 at Colonel Richardson High School in Federalsburg. Students in grades 6-9 from Caroline, Dorchester, and Talbot counties are eligible to apply. Now in its fourth year, this free program...
Bucs survive Easton rally
EASTON — The bus carrying the Kent Island High boys lacrosse team had already left by the time Easton head coach Dennis Keenan emerged from the storage shed that serves as his team’s quasi locker room. “There’s a reason why they’re reigning champs,” Keenan said of the Buccaneers. One of the biggest reasons Monday was Kent Island didn’t give Drew Schmidt any room or angle to shoot in the dramatic...
Mardela Warriors capture the 1A Regional Championship
MARDELA SPRINGS, Md. – The Mardela Warriors shut out North Dorchester 3-0 to win the 1A East Regional Championship for the third year in a row. Ava Twilley pitched a no-hitter, striking out 12 batters in total. She added a solo home run in the sixth inning. Karsyn Shockley had 2 doubles and Elana Donalds went 2 for 2 with a sacrifice fly. Abby Campbell, Audrey Senft, and Julia Wisk each had a hit.
Spy Long-Form: The Easton Affordable Housing Challenge with Jennifer Dindinger
As documented by the Spy over the last few years, the issue of affordable housing has risen to become one of Easton’s most significant challenges, mirroring many towns on the Mid-Shore, as more and more potential residents are unable to find reasonably priced homes for purchase or rent. The...
Students receive Bill Brown Memorial Scholarship
HURLOCK — The Hurlock Lions Club recently presented North Dorchester High School seniors Ava Gomez and Harvey Williamson with the Hurlock Lions Club Bill Brown Memorial Scholarships valued at $2000 each. Both Ava and Harvey have strong records of service. Ava is a member of numerous honor societies and has participated in highway cleanups, blood drives and fundraisers for the Ronald McDonald House Charities. Ava plans to attend Chesapeake College next year with the goal of pursuing a career as a Dental Hygienist. ...
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