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Top seed Washington eliminated early in softball playoffs
CHESTERTOWN — Playing at home as the top seed in the Centennial Conference softball tournament did not prove to be the advantage that fans of Washington College had hoped. The Shore ladies (20-19-1) went 0-2 in the double-elimination tournament, exiting Friday after being shut out by the defending conference champions from Swarthmore, 3-0, in a losers bracket game.
Researcher's numbers paint a dismal picture for Maryland Blueprint
CHESTERTOWN — For two years Mike Waal — a concerned resident and businessman with a long career in market projections and crafting business plans — has been vocal in sharing his concerns over the effect of The Blueprint for Maryland’s Future, aka Kirwan, on Kent County. At the May 7 meeting of the Kent County Commissioners, Waal presented his latest findings during a special presentation. That research revealed an astounding...
Food Friday: Farmers’ Markets
Tomorrow is Saturday, a day chock-a-block with adventure potential. Who wants to sleep late when the farmers’ markets are open and the fresh produce is gleaming? Or because Luke the wonder dog is wriggling and curvetting at the first sign of the rosy-fingered dawn? It’s not even six o’clock, and we are stumbling through the house, making coffee, making plans.
Auditions for “August, Osage County” at Church Hill Theatre on June 17, 19, 22
Offers some of the most exciting and challenging acting opportunities ever written for the American stage. Director Shelagh Grasso invites ambitious actors to audition for Church Hill Theatre’s September revival of Tracy Lett’s searing black comedy. Auditions will be held at the theatre (103 Walnut Street in Church Hill, Maryland) at 6 pm on Monday, June 17 and Wednesday, June 19 and at 10 am on Saturday, June 22.
Broadneck Boys Lacrosse Rolls Past Perry Hall To Reach State Title Game
Broadneck’s boys lacrosse team might not have headline firepower, but the Bruins can score in bunches, and it can come from anywhere. The 4A state semifinals served as proof positive. James Smack, who started games earlier in the season before reverting to a reserve role, rode the hot hand...
Applicants sought for mid-term vacancy on library board
CHESTERTOWN — The board of trustees of the Kent County Public Library is seeking applicants for a mid-term vacancy; the term of three and a half years will begin July 1. The appointed trustee also will be eligible for a second five-year term. According to a news release, applicants...
Ensor, Queen Anne's reach 2A state semis
PASADENA — Junior RJ Ensor scored six goals and set up a seventh, and Riley Klepper added a hat trick Wednesday, leading Queen Anne’s County High’s girls lacrosse team to an 11-6 victory over No. 3 seed Chesapeake-Anne Arundel in a Class 2A state quarterfinal. The sixth-seeded Lions (14-2) move on to play second-seeded Stephen Decatur in a 2A state semifinal Friday at 6 p.m. at Kent Island High. Baillie Pinder had one goal and three assists for Queen Anne’s and Kaisa Hickson scored once.
Claxton, Wynot lead Bucs into semifinals
BERLIN — Senior Tucker Claxton scored five goals and set up one, and Owen Wynot netted four goals Wednesday night, as seventh-seeded Kent Island High’s boys lacrosse team defeated No. 2 seed Stephen Decatur, 15-11, in a Class 2A state quarterfinal. Winners of eight straight, the two-time defending state champion Buccaneers (12-4) advance to Saturday’s 2A state semifinals, where they will play third-seeded Glenelg (13-2) at Paint Branch High School in Burtonsville at noon. Keegan Green had a hat trick and set up two more goals for Kent Island, and Aidan Henry (three assists), Micah Quinn and Mark Rees each scored once. Grayson Corn had one assist for the Bucs, goalie Christian Lemme registered 12 saves, and Quinn McFaden won 16 of 26 face-offs. It was the second time this season Kent Island defeated the Seahawks, who finished 12-4.
Farmers’ Market ‘ramps’ up for spring season
CHESTERTOWN — High Street between Queen Street and Spring Avenue along Chestertown’s main thoroughfare, hummed on Saturday, May 11, with pre-Mother’s Day shoppers, strollers, and the sights and sounds of a crowd in the midst of an essential weekly ritual centered around sustenance. Open weekly from 8 a.m. to noon, that sustenance is just as much about the mind and spirit, as it is about the body. However, market goers—local residents and out-of-towners alike—seem to revel in an esprit de corp that happens when an...
Look up! Blue Angels take to the skies for Naval Academy commissioning week
There are two chances to see the F/A-18 Super Hornets zip over the Severn River in tight, diamond formation before displaying the rest of their dazzling moves. But don’t blink, or you might miss them. “The Blue Angels actually fly in for each show in Annapolis from Andrews Air...
Centreville Gets Update on YMCA’s New Outdoor Pool Plans
While the purpose of the YMCA of the Chesapeake’s CEO Robbie Gill’s presentation to the Queen Anne’s County Council last night was to provide the exciting news that plans are moving forward with the installation of an outdoor pool for the new Centreville Y, perhaps the more remarkable news is that the new facility has grown from 2,400 to over 6,400 members after only being open since October of last year.
Rare, Thriving Native Bee Nesting Site on Washington College Campus
College photographer’s hobby leads to interest from Cornell University researchers. Ahead of World Bee Day on Monday, May 20, Washington College is buzzing with excitement about a unique and newly documented population of native bees on its campus. Although the large group of ground-nesting bees has been noticeable on one corner of campus for years, recent identification of at least five different species using the same area has sparked interest from researchers.
New skatepark construction underway in Queen Anne's County
The Department of Parks and Recreation, alongside the County Commissioners, are excited to announce the construction of a new skatepark. The skatepark will be located in Stevensville on Cockey Lane behind Business Parkway and promises to be a dynamic addition to the recreational amenities of Queen Anne’s County. Construction of the skatepark started in mid-April, with the American Ramp Company. The project is estimated to last between 10 to 12 weeks and is subject to weather conditions. Work is scheduled for Monday through Friday and...
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