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Letter to the Editor: Why is Josh Coder Not Participating in a League of Women Voters Forum
As a candidate for the Oxford Commissioner, I feel compelled to inform the community of a recent development regarding the upcoming candidate forum. I have been notified by the League of Women Voters of the Mid-Shore that candidate Josh Coder has declined their invitation to participate in the forum scheduled for 6:30 PM on Wednesday, June 12th.
Man pleads guilty to first-degree murder for September shooting outside bar
EASTON — A Cambridge man pled guilty Monday to first-degree murder for the Sept. 30 shooting death of 23-year-old Antonio Smith. Smith died from a gunshot wound to the head following an incident in the parking lot of Sidetracked Saloon in Easton. Kevron Chase, 35, was charged with first- and second-degree murder, first- and second-degree assault, reckless endangerment, using a firearm in a felony crime and illegal possession of a...
TIS Lip Sync Battle Sets a New Record
Talbot Interfaith Shelter (TIS) is delighted to announce the success of the highly anticipated 8th Annual Lip Sync Battle fundraiser on April 27th at the Waterfowl Building in Easton. After incredible success last year, raising nearly $83,000, TIS surpassed this year’s $100,000 fundraising goal to the tune of $112,000 by the end of the live show! Attendees enjoyed an evening of music, laughter, and joy as the community gathered to support TIS’ mission of providing Shelter, Stability, Support, and a path to Success for local families and individuals in need.
Lodging tax increase proposed for St. Michaels
ST. MICHAELS — On Wednesday evening, the Commissioners of St. Michaels discussed a new proposal to address a potential increase to the town’s accommodation tax, the tax charged to travelers when they rent lodging. The topic raised controversy during the town election earlier this month. Commission President David Breimhurst said the reason he added the subject to the agenda was due to concerns brought up during a Talbot County Tourism...
KCMS students release diamondback terrapin on Poplar Island
POPLAR ISLAND — Chestertown to Tilghman Island can be a long drive, especially if you’re riding in a plastic box with air holes punched in the top. But for a special diamondback terrapin, the school bus trip was a one-way ride home. For the past year, Shelly has...
Classic boat festival to take place Father's Day weekend
ST. MICHAELS — The 36th Antique & Classic Boat Festival and Coastal Arts Fair is coming to the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum from June 14 to 16, inviting guests to take a step back in time in celebration of the history and artistry of these venerable vessels. Celebrating this year’s theme of “It’s All About Fishing,” owners of vintage sport and commercial fishing boats will be lined up on Father’s Day weekend to display their Boston Whaler, Chris-Craft, Rybovich, Hatteras, Lyman, and Egg Harbor beauties...
Escape the Vape Youth Summit held at Chesapeake College
WYE MILLS — On a rainy Saturday, approximately 35 students from area schools gathered at Chesapeake College for an event called Escape the Vape, a youth summit. The kids ranged in age from sixth grade to high school and chose to participate in an event designed to empower youth to embrace a vape-free and smoke-free lifestyle. Those attending came from Dorchester, Kent, Talbot and Queen Anne’s counties. The program was...
CWDI responds to Cambridge commissioners' lawsuit
CAMBRIDGE — Cambridge Waterfront Development Inc. Executive Director Matt Leonard sees the lawsuit filed earlier this month against CWDI by the Commissioners of Cambridge as a threat to the progress of the Cambridge Harbor project. “We had no choice but to respond,” Leonard said in a press release May 14. “The city’s lawsuit has its facts wrong and threatens the significant progress CWDI is making on behalf of the community to finally realize the 30-year vision for Cambridge’s waterfront.” ...
St. Michaels Community Center Opens Renovated Building
Proclaiming that “this new facility can and will support not only the enhancement of our existing programs, but their expansion as well as the development of a wide array of new programs and activities,” St. Michaels Community Center Board Chair Lori Morris led a dramatic, emotional ribbon-cutting ceremony marking the official opening of SMCC’s newly renovated building.
Cambridge PD Corporal nominated for Officer of the Year
CAMBRIDGE, Md. – Congratulations to Corporal Jed Wooters and his K-9 partner Leo for being nominated as the Cambridge Police Department Officer of the Year. Corporal Wooters is a Field Training Officer and helped onboard five new officers in the last year. He also had several other notable accomplishments with Leo by his side.
House of the Week: West End Wonderful
I am enjoying exploring Cambridge’s Historic District with its treasure trove of houses like this charmer on a corner lot whose frontage faces a quiet street that ends at the Choptank River. The three-bay National Folk architectural style with Victorian elements has a very pleasing massing from the front gable projection with an accent window at the attic level and the wrap-around porch that spans the full width of the house. Rustic stone pillars mark the sidewalk to the brick steps leading up to the porch supported by Doric columns. The tall windows with black shutters, light blue lap siding, white trim and the reddish brown tone of the asphalt architectural shingles create great curb appeal. The layers of colorful plants, shrubbery and hedges add color and texture.
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