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Memorial Day parade remembers the fallen
CHESTERTOWN — The annual Memorial Day parade in Chestertown honors military service members, specifically those who lost their lives. It’s a chance to reflect on their sacrifice. But it’s also in the aftermath of the Chestertown Tea Party, and it was a small turnout this year. However, that doesn’t rob the importance of it. ...
The Bay Country Chorus Brings Barbershop Harmony to the Heart of Maryland
The Bay Country Chorus is the Easton Maryland chapter of the Barbershop Harmony Society. Since 1995 the chorus has been entertaining throughout the mid-shore of Maryland. Our performances are mostly at senior living facilities, nursing homes, and venues where residents are in rehab or dealing with dementia. Most of these special residents are unable to get out and enjoy live music. Quite simply we bring the music to them.
Chestertown Flasback: A Century-Old Fountain
A minor departure this week: Instead of a historic image, a contemporary look at a historic subject. The fountain pictured here is the only one of Memorial Park’s monuments dedicated to an individual, George B. Wescott, whose daughter, Chestertown resident Harriet L. Hill donated it in memory of her father. It was dedicated on August 8, 1900. The fountain features a large basin on the street-facing side at an appropriate height for thirsty horses with a smaller basin facing the park for people. At one time, it also had a ground-level water station for cats and dogs. The fountain is no longer in use and the spigots have been removed. Images courtesy of the Historical Society of Kent County.
Collective punishment called into question
Perhaps you recall the humorous definition of chutzpah. A man convicted of killing both of his parents begged the judge for mercy because he was an orphan. In its full-page color ad in the Tidewater Trader, the Republican Party of Kent County has taken a page from this playbook (and the tried-and-true Trumpian victimization scam) and whined loudly that it was “ousted” by the 2024 Tea Party committee. The “ouster” was a response to an adherent of that same Party loitering around its 2023 Tea...
County seeks community input on Bloomfield Preservation Plan
Queen Anne’s County invites community members to participate in an online survey to provide valuable input on the future of Bloomfield, a historic farmhouse located within White Marsh Park. The survey is part of the public outreach component of the Preservation Plan for the restoration and rehabilitation of Bloomfield, which is being developed by Barton Ross & Partners, LLC., Architects. Bloomfield, an 18th century building located at 200 Bloomfield Lane, was acquired using funds from the Maryland Department of Natural Resources’ Program Open Space. Under...
Sudlersville students compete in Great History Challenge
Grace Anderson-Schultz, left, and Liam O’Connor recently competed in the Great History Challenge national competition in Chicago, Illinois. The students started the competition at Sudlersville Middle School, advancing to the regional competition in Bowie, Maryland earlier this year, and earning the right to compete at the national level with more than 300 students from across the U.S. Additional info about the competition can be found at https://www.greathistorychallenge.com/nationals
Broadneck Student Heads To Bootcamp With Candice Antwine Award
Ana Rosas, a graduating senior from Broadneck High School, is going on the adventure of a lifetime and she couldn’t be happier. She is the cadet chief petty officer in her Junior Navy ROTC unit at Annapolis High School as part of a magnet program that accepts students from other schools across the county. Rosas also serves as head unit translator, supply lead officer, and recruiting officer, and she will soon enter 10 weeks of Army training bootcamp, followed by up to another 10 weeks of personal training.
Athletes of the Week
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!
Talbot County becomes Stroke Smart County
EASTON — Thanks to the hard work of UM Shore Regional Health’s Primary Stroke Center leadership, the Talbot County Council recently presented a proclamation to UM SRH Stroke Committee team members announcing Talbot County as a Stroke Smart County. Rena Sukhdeo Singh, medical director of the Primary Stroke Center and a neurologist with UM Shore Medical Group — Neurology and Sleep Medicine, has been working with the Talbot County Council to obtain this proclamation since early 2024. ...
Annapolis Arts Week Expands To Anne Arundel Arts Month
This June, Anne Arundel County is celebrating Arts Month. Local artists and arts organizations from across the county are opening their doors and inviting the public to participate in this month-long showcase of Anne Arundel County’s vibrant arts scene. AND Creative Studio and the Arts Council of Anne Arundel County are heading up Arts Month, which will feature events, exhibits, workshops, live music, galleries, festivals, performances and more.
'Battlefield transcends time and space'
GRASONVILLE — Close to 75 attendees huddled together in the windy and rainy weather in the hope the special ceremony would go on. Working with Queen Anne’s County Emergency Management meteorologist, Shaelyn Parsley, and Public Information Officer Beth Malasky, organizers isolated the perfect window in which to launch the ceremony in honor of the men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to their country. Joe Candella, U.S. Army veteran and president of the Board of Directors for the Veteran and Military Support...
Chestertown IT Study Group talks Garnet tower for demonstration
CHESTERTOWN — It’s not a secret downtown Chestertown’s internet connection needs improvement. Infrastructure difficulties and other factors are at play, according to discussions at former council meetings. The Wi-Fi is so unreliable, the council spent $15,000 on professionals to boost signal for vendors during the 2023 Tea Party Festival. This year, same issue. Verizon brought in a tower and Festfi was brought in for Wi-Fi. A grant for $16,000 was...
Upper Shore Regional Council welcomes pitch contest show for entrepreneurs
CHESTERTOWN — On April 9, the Upper Shore Regional Council, along with Startup Maryland, the Washington College, and Maryland Technology Development Corporation (TEDCO), held the 2024 Upper Shore STRT1UP Roadshow to kick off the Pitch Across Maryland tour. Michael Binko, founder and managing partner of STRT1UP Ventures, said, “The STRT1UP Roadshow is a celebration during which we criss-cross Maryland for nine months to put the mic in the hands of founders (entrepreneurs) for a video pitch on the tour bus.” ...
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