News from the Shores of the Chesapeake Bay
CENTREVILLE, 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 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. […]
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 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 Reading-Accompanied by String Quintet The days are definitely getting longer, and the chance of snow is getting less. It must be SPRING in DelMarVa. Queen Anne’s Chorale, accompanied by a string quintet, presents a program of choral masterworks with selections by Bach, Beethoven, Brahms, Handel, Haydn, Mozart, Mendelssohn and more! Centreville Methodist Church will once […]
Continue ReadingOn June 14, 2019 The Old Queen Anne’s County Court House in Centreville, Maryland closed their doors as being the country’s Circuit Court House. The New Court House opened their doors on June 17, 2019. The Old Court House had served the citizens of Queen Anne’s County since 1795, when the country’s first President George […]
Continue ReadingChestertown, MD: The Upper Shore Regional Council (USRC) is actively looking for experienced business professionals interested in mentoring new and established small businesses in Cecil, Kent, and Queen Anne’s Counties. The newly announced USRC Business Mentoring Program is a community-driven initiative designed to guide local business owners through critical decision-making processes, assist them in recognizing […]
Continue ReadingLocal Performer is Back by Popular Demand Church Hill, Maryland: New York Drag Queen, Marti Gould Cummings, native of Kent County, is returning to the Church Hill Theater to present a fundraiser of music and laughter. “An Evening with Marti Gould Cummings and Peachez” is set for February 17, 2024 at 7:30 PM. Born and […]
Continue ReadingExpanded Program Offers Two Levels of Classes Church Hill, MD Church Hill Theatre is pleased to offer students a chance to bask in the glow of the footlights in a series of Saturday workshops. Basic Acting Skills for Students is an expanded program formerly called Basic Acting Skills for Kid (BASK) and allows 2nd – […]
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