Emergency Team Members at UM Shore Medical Center at Chestertown Honored as “EveryDay Heroes”

CHESTERTOWN, MD Steven Lucas, MD, and Agnes Galiano, RN, team members of University of Maryland Shore Medical Center at Chestertown’s Emergency Department, were recently honored as “EveryDay Heroes.” The award was presented by a local realtor, Cindy Genther, of Rock Hall, Md, who nominated them through a contribution to the University of Maryland Chester River […]

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Don’t miss Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum’s OysterFest on October 26, 2024

ST. MICHAELS, MD The Bay’s favorite bivalve takes the spotlight at the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum’s OysterFest on Saturday, October 26, from 10am-4pm. At OysterFest, you’re invited to enjoy oysters served a variety of ways, along with other local fare, craft beer, and spirits, plus fun for the whole family with live music on two […]

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Maryland State Police Continue Investigating Cecil County Fatal Shooting

CONOWINGO, MD Maryland State Police continue to investigate a fatal shooting that happened at a residence in Cecil County on Tuesday. The deceased has been identified as Joe Berry, Jr., 53, of Conowingo. He was pronounced deceased at the scene by personnel from the Cecil County Department of Emergency Services. According to a preliminary investigation, […]

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Illustrator/author duo Robbi Behr, left, and Matthew Swanson and their children prepare to board their tiny-home school bus in front of H.H. Garnet Elementary School two years ago as they launch the Busload of Books tour

Busload of Books to visit Kent County’s Garnet Elementary School

CHESTERTOWN Children’s author/illustrator team Matthew Swanson and Robbi Behr are bringing the second phase of their national literacy access and awareness initiative Busload of Books to H.H. Garnet Elementary School, the first step of an ongoing partnership with Kent County Public Schools in which the duo will visit each of the district’s three elementary schools […]

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Adkins Arboretum Announces Hiring of Abby Lorenz as Director of Public Engagement

RIDGELY, MD Adkins Arboretum announces that Abby Lorenz of Millington was recently hired as its first director of public engagement. More than ten years of experience in horticulture, strategic development, communications and other fields make Lorenz a valuable asset to the Adkins team. “Having grown up on the Eastern Shore, I’ve developed a lifelong love […]

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MassoniArt Presents “On Beauty”

MassoniArt is proud to announce its latest exhibition, “On Beauty,” a compelling showcase of diverse works from celebrated regional and national artists. The exhibition opened on Friday, September 14, 2024, and continues until October 12. Visit MassoniArt on October 4 First Friday and meet some of the featured artists. “On Beauty” explores the concept of […]

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Oceans Calling Festival Traffic Pattern Expectations

OCEAN CITY, MD The Oceans Calling Festival will occur from Friday, September 27, 2024, through Sunday, September 29, 2024. The Ocean City Police Department will implement an alternate traffic pattern in the downtown area in anticipation of increased pedestrian congestion after each day. The alternate traffic pattern will begin around 8 p.m. daily to assist […]

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Adkins Arboretum’s Enchanted Fairyfest is October 12, 2024

RIDGELY, MD Bring your wands, wings and magical costumes for a day of fantasy at Adkins Arboretum! Celebrating fancy and fun in the forest, Fairyfest returns to the Arboretum on Saturday, October 12, 2024 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. This year’s Fairyfest offers more outdoor magic than ever. Enjoy braiding the maypole with Mid […]

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