News from the Shores of the Chesapeake Bay
Maryland 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, […]
Continue ReadingUnited Way of Kent County has announced the appointment of Amy Meade as Executive Director. She brings a strong set of skills to the fund-raising organization, with a Master’s in Business Administration from Harvard Business School. A resident of Chestertown for 3 years, Meade created and ran her own business, Teknika Kitchens and Baths, Inc […]
Continue ReadingKent Island, MD: Kent Island Yacht Club will host two prestigious events this year – the 8th annual Chesapeake Bay Motoring Festival on June 8-9, and the 17th annual St. Michaels Concours d’Elegance on Chesapeake Bay on September 27-29, 2024. Both events are presented by St. Michaels Concours d’Elegance on Chesapeake Bay. The Chesapeake Bay […]
Continue ReadingCHESTERTOWN, MD: Gwinn Derricott, an 18-year member of the Chester River Hospital Center Auxiliary, was honored with her 10th Gold Star Award at the auxiliary’s recent annual meeting and luncheon. Gold stars are awarded for every 500 hours volunteered for the benefit of University of Maryland Shore Medical Center (UM SMC) at Chestertown. The auxiliary […]
Continue ReadingEaston, MD: The Mid-Atlantic Symphony announces two upcoming performances by the MSO String Quintet, which consist of principal string players from the orchestra. The concerts will take place on Saturday, February 10, 2024 at 3 PM at Epworth United Methodist Church in Rehoboth Beach, DE, and on Sunday, February 11, at 4 PM at the […]
Continue ReadingFormer NFL player founds non-profit advocating for affordable, reliable energy to reduce poverty in marginalized communities across U.S. ANNAPOLIS: The Energy and Poverty Awareness Center (EnPAC), a non-profit dedicated to advancing reliable and affordable energy policies to help reduce poverty in minority communities, launched on January 25, 2024 at the Annapolis Waterfront Hotel in Annapolis, […]
Continue ReadingCHESTERTOWN, MD: The UM Chester River Hospital Center Auxiliary held its annual meeting and luncheon at Uncle Charlie’s Bistro in Chestertown on January 15, 2024 in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day and in celebration of volunteerism. The event marked the Auxiliary’s 89th year of service in support of UM Shore Medical Center at […]
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 ReadingCHESTERTOWN, MD: University of Maryland Chester River Health Foundation (UM CRHF) recently elected new officers for a three-year term to its board of directors. The Foundation raises funds for patient care services and equipment at UM Shore Medical Center at Chestertown; the hospital is part of the University of Maryland Shore Regional Health (UM SRH), […]
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