Chesapeake Country Archives

University of Maryland Shore Regional Health managers recently hosted Queen Anne’s County first responders at UM Shore Medical Pavilion at Queenstown

October 3, 2024Across Our Desk

University of Maryland Shore Regional Health managers recently hosted Queen Anne’s County first responders at UM Shore Medical Pavilion at Queenstown. The first responders were invited to learn more about Magnetic Resonance (MR) safety and get a first-hand look at the facility. Specifically, they learned how to “quench” (turn off) the magnetic field in the […]

The Chestertown Rotary Club Presents its Annual Soup & Sip to Benefit Kent County Public Schools, “One School, One Book” program at Galena Elementary School

October 2, 2024October 2, 2024Across Our Desk

Chestertown, Maryland The Chestertown Rotary Club is hosting its seventh annual “Soup & Sip” event at the Chester River Yacht and County Club, 7738 Quaker Neck Road, in Chestertown, October 26, 2024 from Noon to 3:00 pm. This popular fundraising event will benefit the “One School, One Book Program for Galena Elementary School. It features […]

A User Testimonial for MidShore Partners in Care

October 2, 2024October 2, 2024Across Our Desk

Mid Shore Partners In Care Maryland, Inc. recently received the following testimonial relating to their services. “I have been a member of the Mid Shore Partners In Care Maryland, Inc. for just over one year, receiving services. Though I am only in my mid-sixties, I experienced a major health event in 2022, which robbed me […]

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

October 2, 2024October 2, 2024Across Our Desk

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 […]

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

October 2, 2024Across Our Desk

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 […]

Rendezvous at the Farmstead with ShoreRivers

September 27, 2024Across Our Desk

ShoreRivers is proud to announce that its highly anticipated fall Rendezvous event is returning for a third year, with guests invited to the Farmstead at Kent Island Resort on Sunday, October 20, 2024 from 1–4pm. Secure your spot now to enjoy an autumn afternoon on Thompson Creek while celebrating the people and programs of […]

Maryland State Police Continue Investigating Cecil County Fatal Shooting

September 25, 2024Across Our Desk

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, […]

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

September 25, 2024Across Our Desk

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 […]

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

September 25, 2024Across Our Desk

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 […]

MassoniArt Presents “On Beauty”

September 24, 2024Across Our Desk

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 […]