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Art & Garden Party is 'kid-approved'
The weather was warm, and the sun shined on Calvert Street in front of H.H. Garnet Elementary School in Chestertown, as kids, parents, and community members gathered for a festive night of art, horticulture, food, and fun at its third annual Arts in the Garden Event. The May 2 early evening festivities provided the opportunity for student artists, green thumbs, and lovers of a cool street fair to gather and celebrate the progress of a green space and curriculum initiative called the Good Seeds Garden...
UM Shore Medical Center at Chestertown team members honored
CHESTERTOWN — As part of a spring campaign celebrating National Doctors’ Day, Nurses Week and Hospital Week, local community members and patients are honoring team members members at UM Shore Medical Center at Chestertown as Everyday Heroes. The hospital is part of University of Maryland Shore Regional Health, which is a member organization of the University of Maryland Medical System. The Everyday Hero program enables patients and community members to honor and thank team members for excellent care through a donation to UM Chester River...
Big Ag, Not Wild Birds, Is What Really Spreads Avian Flu
Migratory birds are getting a bad rap right now, as avian influenza cases multiply and appear in new species. “The reason it’s become such a threat is because of how widespread it’s become in wild birds,” journalist Emily Anthes said of H5N1 on The Daily recently. “Wild water birds, in particular, are known for carrying these viruses.” The virus is “widespread among wild birds” in the U.S. and “sometimes infects poultry,” Wenqing Zhang, head of the Global Influenza Program at the World Health Organization, said at a news briefing in Geneva. “How do you stop the birds from migrating to...
Caroline County and Ridgely Sign Agreement for Full-Time Police Coverage
RIDGELY, MD - Caroline County Sheriff's deputies have been patrolling the town since the Ridgely Police department was suspended weeks ago, and now, the county and town have signed another agreement. The Caroline County Commissioners, the County Sheriff's Office, and the Town of Ridgely have signed an agreement to their...
BEE Kind Garden Night a success
SALISBURY, Md. – Camden Community Garden celebrated kindness at their BEE Kind Garden Night event. We’re told the beautiful weather and amazing staff and volunteers made the night a big success. They’re sending a special thanks to Kind SBY and Grace Foxwell Murdock for organizing a beautiful mural that will be displayed at Pinehurst.
Smyrna will hold special election after at-large council seat winner is disqualified
The Town of Smyrna will hold a special election in June for a council seat recently filled in its municipal election. Justin Capps recently won the at-large seat, defeating another political newcomer Dean Johnson by 10 votes, and unseating incumbent Gerald Brown. But this week, Capps was disqualified from holding...
Disaster relief loans available for businesses affected by Key Bridge collapse
It’s inevitable that Kent County businesses will be impacted due to the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse, says Liliana Tschanett, public affairs specialist for the Office of Disaster Assistance for the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). When that happens, she wants to be available and armed with the proper...
Experience hometown maker’s and producer’s delight
CENTREVILLE — Get ready to embark on a journey of creativity, community and culinary delights as the Centreville Farmers’ Market announces its highly anticipated return for the 2024 season. The market’s grand opening is Mother’s Day, May 12 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Market, located on Lawyer’s Row (closed to traffic), continues every Sunday through Nov. 10. Located in the heart of Centreville, the Centreville Farmers’ Market is not your average market; it’s quickly becoming a hustling hub of artisanal craftsmanship and local...
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