ANNAPOLIS, MD State laboratory testing has detected a case of highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza (HPAI) in Caroline County following routine sampling of a broiler operation and investigation by the Maryland Department of Agriculture. This marks the first case of H5N1 at a Maryland commercial poultry operation since 2023 and the third commercial operation in the Delmarva region in the […]
Continue ReadingCompany ranked number one in Corporate Citizenship and Price in East Midsize Region NEWARK, DE Delmarva Power achieved the number one ranking for residential electric satisfaction in the East Midsize Region* according to the J.D. Power 2024 Electric Utility Residential Customer Satisfaction Study℠. This is the third consecutive year and the fourth time in six […]
Continue ReadingHuman trafficking is a public health issue that affects more than 27 million people globally. Human trafficking is the use of force, fraud, or coercion to compel a person into labor or commercial sex against their will. Human trafficking exists in cities, suburbs, and rural areas. Anyone can experience human trafficking, regardless of race, nationality, […]
Continue ReadingEASTON, MD The severe shortage of health care professionals on Maryland’s Eastern Shore is no secret. At present, in Caroline, Dorchester, Kent, Queen Anne’s and Talbot Counties, there are hundreds of open positions in medicine, nursing and allied health sciences (such as laboratory, imaging, respiratory care, rehabilitation services, medical records, and more). And in 2028, […]
Continue ReadingCHESTERTOWN, MD Several health education classes will be offered this year by the Rural Health Care Transformation initiative at University of Maryland Shore Medical Center (UM SMC) at Chestertown. UM SMC at Chestertown is part of University of Maryland Shore Regional Health, a member organization of University of Maryland Medical System. “We are continuing our […]
Continue ReadingEASTON, MD ShoreRivers is currently accepting applications from college students and recent graduates for two Easton-based summer internships: its Elizabeth Brown Memorial Internship and a Communications Internship. The Elizabeth Brown Memorial intern will gain experience in a variety of activities including restoration, scientific water quality monitoring, outreach, and enforcement, while the communications intern will focus […]
Continue ReadingPeers provide 24-hour support for substance use services EASTON, MD Grace Street, a recovery community organization in Easton, recently received funding to expand hours for 24/7, no-barrier access for people wanting treatment. Grace Street received a State Opioid Response (SOR) grant from the Maryland Department of Health’s Behavioral Health Administration that supports operating 24/7 as […]
Continue ReadingIt’s that time of year again! It’s time to make some art! Queen Anne’s County Centre for the Arts is sponsoring our 14th Annual Small Works , an exhibit and auction of small works of art. The proceeds of the event will benefit the Arts Council and the events, scholarships, and grants we do all […]
Continue ReadingThis Spring, the University of Maryland Extension will hire the fourth Cohort for ‘Creating Leadership and Professional Development Through Extension Internships,’ Summer 2025. 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 ReadingRIDGELY, MD Bridget Z. Sullivan’s exhibition Within Our Reach at Adkins Arboretum’s Visitor’s Center offers an evocative exploration of the natural world and its interconnectedness with human perception. On display through February 28, 2025, the exhibit invites visitors to experience the quiet power of nature in new and profound ways. A reception to meet the […]
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