News from the Shores of the Chesapeake Bay
The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control and partners are seeking volunteers to join this year’s cleanup event at Concord Pond, a popular bass fishing and boating destination in Sussex County that drains into Deep Creek at the cleanup site. Registration is open now for the cleanup to be held from 10 a.m. to […]
Continue ReadingDeena Kilmon of Easton has recently been named Executive Director of Waterfowl Festival, Inc. For more than 50 years, the Waterfowl Festival, Inc. has staged an annual event, the Waterfowl Festival, that has raised $5.7 million for wildlife and habitat conservation, education, and research. The organization is committed to creating an environment to restore and […]
Continue ReadingQueen Anne’s County, MD: Queen Anne’s County is excited to partner with Startup Maryland, Washington College, and Kent and Cecil Counties for the 2024 Upper Shore STRT1UP Roadshow. Startup Maryland is coming to Washington College on April 9th at 2:30 p.m. to host an event celebrating local entrepreneurs and innovators. The day will include a […]
Continue ReadingSpring Clean Up for March 23rd Ocean City, Maryland: Spring has sprung in Ocean City, and as the town gets ready for warmer weather and the bustling summer season, residents can once again take advantage of Ocean City’s Spring Clean Up! This annual occurrence allows residential property owners to do their spring-cleaning by offering free […]
Continue ReadingPlanting Seeds Behavioral Health partners with Grace Street for free service EASTON, MD Anyone needing a new mental health provider or access to substance use disorder treatment can receive a free screening at a wellness event in Easton this month. The community-wide event takes place from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 26 at […]
Continue ReadingThe Garfield Center for the Arts has opened its annual call for play and musical titles for production consideration. Suggestions and proposals can be made by Directors who would like to present a play or musical in the 2025 season as well as by interested community members, patrons of the Garfield Center and arts participants. […]
Continue ReadingFEDERALSBURG, MD Maryland State Police are investigating a fatal three-vehicle crash that occurred this morning in Caroline County. The deceased are identified as Lavonne Bratcher, 55, and Vincent Bratcher, 56, both of Hurlock, Maryland. They were pronounced deceased on the scene by Caroline County emergency medical services personnel. The operator of a Jeep, identified as […]
Continue ReadingST. MICHAELS, MD Make plans now to join the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum for exploration, relaxation, and family fun on the Miles River in the coming months through Patriot Cruises, log canoe racing charters, and more. Providing on-the-water experiences is central to CBMM’s mission, and the addition of the cruise boat PATRIOT to the fleet […]
Continue ReadingThe Maryland Transportation Authority is replacing the deck on the Eastbound William Preston Lane, Jr. Memorial (Bay) Bridge. This portion of Phase 1 deck replacement is expected to begin March 2024 with anticipated completion by spring 2025. During construction, the project will utilize existing off-peak lane closures during the day to get work areas ready […]
Continue ReadingMotorists Should Expect Single-Lane Closures, Delays During Work Hours The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration will begin two resurfacing projects in Worcester County beginning on Monday, March 11, 2024. Both resurfacing projects should be complete by the beginning of May, weather permitting. Crews will begin resurfacing nearly one-mile of MD 378 (Baltimore Avenue) […]
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