News from the Shores of the Chesapeake Bay
RIDGELY, MD HOA members are invited to participate in an eight-part speaker series hosted by Adkins Arboretum. The series was developed as part of the Naturally Better Landscaping project in partnership with ShoreRivers with funding from the Chesapeake Bay Trust. All programs are free for HOA members, $10 for Arboretum members and $15 for the […]
Continue ReadingCHESTERTOWN, MD The University of Maryland Chester River Health Foundation (UM CRHF) recently hosted a dedication of the Roger D. Brown Education Center in the Aging & Wellness Center at UM Shore Medical Center at Chestertown. The event was attended by approximately 60 of Brown’s friends, family members and community members. UM CRHF supports the […]
Continue ReadingCENTREVILLE, MD Queen Anne’s County Public Schools is excited to announce that this year nine schools have recertified as Maryland Association of Environmental and Outdoor Education (MAEOE) Green Schools with Stevensville Middle School achieving a Sustainable School level. The announcement that went public on Earth Day 2024 reinforces QACPS’s goal of maintaining 100% of its […]
Continue ReadingST. MICHAELS, MD With the support of its community partners, the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum is pleased to announce its inaugural First Responders & Frontline Workers Appreciation Week coming May 13–17, 2024. CBMM is inviting all first responders, frontline workers, and their families to enjoy free admission that week in recognition of all they do […]
Continue ReadingTraining Set Saturday, May 4 at Cape Henlopen State Park for Helping to Protect State’s Endangered and Threatened Birds The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control is seeking volunteers who want to help protect Delaware’s beach-nesting birds – which include federally-listed threatened piping plovers and state-listed endangered American oystercatchers and others. Potential volunteers are invited to […]
Continue ReadingELKTON, MD: Maryland State Police are investigating a fatal pedestrian crash that occurred early this morning in Cecil County. The pedestrian, whose identification is being withheld pending next of kin notification, was pronounced deceased on the scene. The sole operator of a tractor-trailer involved in the crash remained on the scene. Shortly before 4 a.m., […]
Continue ReadingDover, DE The Biggs Museum of American Art has opened the exhibition, Award Winners XXIV, marking the 24th consecutive year of hosting this exhibition in partnership with the Delaware Division of the Arts. Showcasing the exceptional work of Delaware’s Individual Artist Fellowship recipients, the exhibition is on view from April 18 to July 28, 2024. […]
Continue ReadingDOVER, DE The Delaware Forest Service hosted the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), Col. John Haslet Chapter in Dover, and other volunteers to establish a memorial plot dedicated to former State Forester Walter F. Gabel, who served in this role from 1974 to 1991. “We are excited about this DAR tree planting, not only […]
Continue ReadingDOVER, DE The Delaware Office of Highway Safety (OHS) is partnering with local and state law enforcement agencies across Delaware to conduct a high visibility enforcement during April for National Distracted Driving Awareness Month. OHS wants to remind everyone of the dangers of distracted driving. Not only is distracted driving dangerous, but it can also […]
Continue ReadingMinneapolis, MN Rain Diederichs, a senior at Kent Island High School (KIHS), has been honored with the 2024 National Rising Star Award by the National Art Education Association (NAEA). Presented at the NAEA 2024 National Convention in Minneapolis, this prestigious award recognizes outstanding student excellence and service within National Art Honor Society (NAHS) chapters nationwide. […]
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