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Maryland family struggling with son's Long COVID battle seeks alternative treatment
EASTON, Md. (Part 1 of 2) — An Eastern Shore teenager is battling Long COVID as his family seeks alternative treatments. An estimated 17% of people who come down with COVID-19 go on to develop Post-Acute COVID-19 Syndrome, otherwise known as "Long COVID." The effects can be severe and debilitating, for adults and children.
Bay Bridge Drive-Over Service Sees Spike in Demand Post-Key Bridge Collapse
KENT ISLAND, MD - Hesitant drivers are increasingly turning to a drive-over service on Kent Island to navigate the Chesapeake Bay Bridge, especially following the collapse of the Key Bridge. This holiday weekend is expected to be particularly busy for the service. Steven Eskew, owner and operator of the Bay...
Long-Term Work to Temporarily Shutdown Denton Bridge
DENTON, MD.- A multi-million dollar project to upgrade a bridge in Denton is set to start in June. The Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) says the Route 16 bridge over Mill Creek will close for up to eight weeks starting Monday, June 17th. The bridge is slated to reopen in mid-August.
Cambridge boat race serves up speed
CAMBRIDGE — The Cambridge Classic Power Boat Regatta continues to be a family-oriented racing event, uniting hundreds of people of all ages from across North America. Since the first race in 1911, families have continued to gather each year in Cambridge to enjoy the high-speed racing on the Choptank River and the camaraderie the event provides. Coordinated by the Hydroplane Racing League, there were around 70 boats at this year’s event competing in five different classes and nearing speeds of 140 mph. ...
Bad weather hampers search for two who went over waterfall in BWCA
ELY, Minn. (AP) — Bad weather Tuesday was hampering the search for two men who went over a waterfall while fishing in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness of northern Minnesota over the weekend. St. Louis County Sheriff’s Cmdr. Nate Skelton told the Star Tribune of Minneapolis that the...
Activists urge Cambridge City Council to rename Malkus Bridge
CAMBRIDGE, Md – The Caucus of African American leaders is presenting to the Cambridge City Council Monday, hoping to convince them that the Malkus Bridge should be renamed. The Council does not have have the authority to change the name, as it’s a state funded bridge. But the CAAL wants them to pass a resolution calling on Governor Wes Moore and the Maryland General Assembly to take action.
Man arrested following police chase
CAMBRIDGE — A Federalsburg man who was wanted by Cambridge Police for attempted murder and assault was arrested Wednesday after fleeing Talbot County Sheriff’s deputies. Adrian Jerrod Jenkins, 29, was charged with possession of a controlled substance, intent to distribute heroin/fentanyl, fleeing and eluding, driving without a license and other traffic violations, according to a news release from the Talbot County Sheriff’s Office. The release said Jenkins was driving east...
Memorial Day, Remembering And Honoring The Fallen
CHESAPEAKE BEACH, Md. – As the Mayor and Town Council of the Town of Chesapeake Beach conclude the 2024 George W. Owings, III Stars, and Stripes Festival, we join today to remember and honor the Fallen on Memorial Day. In conclusion of the festival events, the American Legion Post 206 in Chesapeake Beach will hold a Memorial Day Observance Ceremony this morning starting at 10 AM on the upper level of the Legion at Post 206 located at 3330 Chesapeake Beach Rd, Chesapeake Beach, MD 20732. Please observe the national moment of silence today at 3 PM, wherever you may be.
Zeidman resigns from CWDI board
CAMBRIDGE — Cambridge Waterfront Development Inc. board member Rich Zeidman has resigned from the board. Zeidman, who was appointed to the board by the City of Cambridge in 2018 and reappointed in 2021, mentioned the progress that CWDI has made and his desire to spend his retirement years in actual retirement as reasons for his resignation. “Former Mayor Victoria Jackson-Stanley made it clear those 6½ years ago that my appointment...
Field of flags at Idlewild park
About 40 people helped raise hundreds of American flags at Idlewild Park and the Talbot Community Center on Wednesday. The Flags For Heroes displays have been a tradition since 2012, a community service project of the Rotary Club of Easton. The flag displays are sponsored by companies and individuals. Proceeds benefit local heroes’ requests and the Youth and Community Fund. Sponsorships are still available. To donate, go to flagsforheroes.org. The Star Democrat will print the names of sponsors and their heroes on Flag Day, June 14.
Trappe Commission recommends changes to cannabis zoning
TRAPPE — On Tuesday evening, the Trappe Planning Commission discussed proposed amendments to the zoning ordinance regarding cannabis dispensaries. The commissioners decided to recommend allowing dispensaries in commercial zones C-1 and C-2 by special exception, as they had originally intended. Throughout Talbot County, towns are establishing cannabis zoning ordinances as they prepare for cannabis businesses to open following the state’s legalization of recreational cannabis that took affect in June of...
Zeidman resigns from CWDI board
CAMBRIDGE — Cambridge Waterfront Development Inc. board member Rich Zeidman has resigned. Zeidman, who was appointed to the board by the City of Cambridge in 2018 and reappointed in 2021, mentioned the progress that CWDI has made and his desire to spend his retirement years in actual retirement as reasons for his resignation. “Former Mayor Victoria Jackson-Stanley made it clear those 6½ years ago that my appointment was based on...
Dorchester Co. Public Library encourages literacy through annual party
DORCHESTER COUNTY, Md. – School is almost out and summer is about to be in session. But for kids, that doesn’t mean they should put down those books for the next 3 months. The Dorchester County public library is encouraging students to keep up with literacy this summer, through their annual summer reading kickoff party. The event will feature community vendors, face painting and other activities.
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