News from the Shores of the Chesapeake Bay
CHESTERTOWN, MD: More and more school systems are adopting an approach already entrenched in Kent County Public Schools to build strong literacy foundations in students. In January, the Maryland State Board of Education issued a resolution calling for a comprehensive literacy policy aligned with the Science of Reading. The Science of Reading applies a body […]
Continue ReadingSALISBURY, MD: Maryland State Police are asking the public assistance in the investigation of a fatal shooting that occurred Friday in Wicomico County. At about 8:10 p.m, Maryland State Police responded to the 900 block of North Division Street in Salisbury, Maryland for a report of a shooting. According to a preliminary investigation, the victim, […]
Continue ReadingThis Spring, the University of Maryland Extension will hire the second Cohort for ‘Creating Leadership and Professional Development Through Extension Internships,’ Summer 2024. The University of Maryland Extension received a grant on April 15th, 2021. The grant was endowed by the United States Department of Agriculture and sponsored by the National Institute of Food and […]
Continue ReadingEASTON, MD: UM Shore Regional Health recently was notified that UM Shore Medical Center at Easton’s Primary Stroke Center received the 2023 Get With The Guidelines®- Stroke Gold Plus quality achievement award from the American Heart Association (AHA)/American Stroke Association (ASA) and is included in ASA’s Target Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll. This is the […]
Continue Reading. The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is now accepting applications for invasive fish control grants of up to $5,000. This grant program seeks to support effective ways to remove invasive fish, particularly blue catfish and Northern snakeheads, from Maryland waters and identify sustained beneficial uses of caught fish. The application deadline is April […]
Continue ReadingStriped bass emergency regulations submitted by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources to bolster the species’ spawning population were approved on February 9, 2024 by the Maryland General Assembly’s Joint Committee on Administrative, Executive, and Legislative Review, and are effective immediately. The emergency regulations extend periods of closure to recreational striped bass fishing in the […]
Continue ReadingEASTON, MD: The Mid Shore Health Improvement Coalition is proud to announce the launch of a new health careers website, MidShoreHealthCareers.org for health professional job seekers and employers. “The healthcare workforce has seen many challenges, especially in rural communities, and our workgroup is dedicated to bringing collaborative ideas and solutions forward”, said Jonathan Dayton, Executive […]
Continue ReadingPIKESVILLE, MD: While the Baltimore Ravens may have come up short in their pursuit of a championship, the Maryland State Police know that there will still be plenty of people hosting and attending Super Bowl parties this Sunday. Troopers are reminding motorists to enjoy the game, and avoid aggressive, distracted or impaired driving, when going […]
Continue ReadingMaryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) Police Officers have arrested an Elkton man for his role in Sunday evening’s crash in which a bicyclist was struck on the Thomas J. Hatem Memorial Bridge (US 40) in Harford County. At 5:57 p.m. on Sunday, February 4, MDTA Police Officers assigned to the Hatem Bridge Detachment responded to the […]
Continue ReadingST. MICHAELS, MD: The St. Michaels Community Center recently announced the receipt of a generous grant from the United Fund of Talbot County, a philanthropic organization that provides economic support to local nonprofits serving the health and human services needs of Talbot County residents. Mid-Shore Community Foundation manages the grantmaking process for the United Fund, […]
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