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Maryland’s Attorney General Brown Announces Lawsuit Seeking Damages from the M/V DALI Following the Cargo Ship’s Crash that Destroyed the Francis Scott Key Bridge

September 24, 2024Across Our DeskLeave a Comment

BALTIMORE, MD Attorney General Anthony G. Brown, on behalf of the State of Maryland and all its agencies, including the Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA), the Maryland Port Administration (MPA), and the Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE), filed a lawsuit against the owners – Grace Ocean Private Limited –and managers – Synergy Marine Pte Ltd. […]

Oceans Calling Festival Traffic Pattern Expectations

September 24, 2024September 23, 2024Across Our DeskLeave a Comment

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 […]

Adkins Arboretum’s Enchanted Fairyfest is October 12, 2024

September 24, 2024September 23, 2024Across Our DeskLeave a Comment

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 […]

Maryland’s Small Game and Wild Turkey Seasons Provide Abundant Fall Hunting Opportunities

September 23, 2024Across Our DeskLeave a Comment

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources reminds hunters that squirrel, rabbit, fall turkey, and other small game seasons are either underway or set to open in the coming weeks. Some of these species offer generous seasons and bag limits and are abundant throughout Maryland. “Small game hunting can be an enjoyable way to spend time […]

Seven projects selected for Virginia’s Recreational Trails Program grants

September 23, 2024Across Our DeskLeave a Comment

RICHMOND, Va. The Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation and the Federal Highway Administration have awarded grants to seven trail projects through the Recreational Trails Program.   The Recreational Trails Program, or RTP, is a federal, matching reimbursement program established to construct and rehabilitate recreational trails and trail-related facilities.     The 2024 projects, representing non-motorized, […]

3rd Annual Shatter the Stigma Walk

September 23, 2024Across Our DeskLeave a Comment

SEPTEMBER 28, 2024, AT WOR-WIC COMMUNITY COLLEGE Salisbury, MD Wicomico Goes Purple, Wor-Wic Community College, Walk Wicomico and the Wicomico County Health Department are excited to announce the 3rd Annual Shatter the Stigma Walk which will be held on September 28, 2024. This free family friendly walk will take place at Wor-Wic Community College in […]

Talbot Goes Purple announces mobile medication pick up for National drug take-back day

September 21, 2024September 20, 2024Across Our DeskLeave a Comment

Anyone needing pills picked up should complete online form EASTON – Any housebound Talbot County resident with unused medications can have at-home pick up for National Drug Take Back Day on October 26, 2024 from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. Talbot Goes Purple this week announced its first mobile prescription medication collection from 9 a.m. […]

Help Guide the Future of Kent County Public Library

September 21, 2024Across Our DeskLeave a Comment

Apply to Join the Board of Trustees Are you enthusiastic about Kent County Public Library’s continued ability to create and sustain innovative and responsive services for the community? Are you able to commit to volunteering your time and energy to support the future of the library? If so, please consider becoming a Trustee! The Board […]

Craft Bakery’s Secret Ingredient? Local Students Powering Business Growth

September 21, 2024September 23, 2024Across Our DeskLeave a Comment

Article written by Sydney Tryon, Project Leader, Institute for American Apprenticeships (IAA) Denton, MD Caroline County—Denton’s Craft Bakery & Cafe (Craft) is developing the local workforce by offering paid, hands-on experience to high school juniors and seniors through the Apprenticeship Maryland Program (AMP). Craft’s second year of AMP implementation is supported by the Maryland Works […]

Ocean City Announces New Dates for 2025 Annual Event

September 20, 2024Across Our DeskLeave a Comment

Ocean City, Maryland The Town of Ocean City and its Special Events Division have announced a date change for Springfest. The four-day festival, which is celebrating its 34th anniversary in 2025, is traditionally held in the first week of May. In 2025, the event will move to an earlier time slot, taking place from April […]