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AG: Maryland COD pleads guilty to misconduct after alleged ‘romantic relationship’ with inmate
ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) — Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown announced Tuesday that a Correctional Dietary Officer (COD) entered a guilty plea after having a romantic relationship with an inmate in Anne Arundel County. According to the Attorney’s Office, Ajee Xavier Myers, a three-year veteran Correctional Dietary Officer (CDO), pled guilty to […]
Maryland removes thousands of invasive fish from state waters
CONOWINGO, MD—The Maryland Department of Natural Resources has announced the removal of thousands of invasive fish from Maryland waters. The fish posed a threat to native species, according to a press release from the DNR.
National Wildlife Federation certifies new wildlife habitat in Chestertown
CHESTERTOWN – Heron Point’s Riverfront Garden has been designated a Certified Wildlife Habitat® by the National Wildlife Federation, America’s largest wildlife conservation and education organization. This is in addition to the to the Certified Wildlife Habitat® designation the whole Heron Point campus received in 2022. Heron Point’s Riverfront Garden is a half-acre-plus natural area along the community’s Chester River frontage. Since 2021, a group of residents has been working to build an environmentally sustainable native garden that supports birds, butterflies, bees, frogs and other wildlife. ...
Maryland receives $2M to support youth homelessness programs
Maryland has been granted $2 million to aid youth experiencing homelessness, with funds directed to services and shelters that make a direct impact. One beneficiary is Sasha Bruce Youthwork’s new center in Hyattsville, which opened as part of their B-E-Z (be easy) Drop-In Program. The program offers essential resources to teens in need.
8 cases of Listeria reported across Maryland and Virginia
WASHINGTON — At least two people have died, and 28 others have become sick from what health officials believe is a listeria outbreak. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said the majority of those who've fallen sick, reported eating meats that were sliced at deli counters. Listeria is...
Nancy R. Thomas’ “Serendipitous Moments” Exhibit at Artists’ Gallery Through August
Throughout the month of August, The Artists’ Gallery will feature the latest work by Nancy R. Thomas in a show entitled “Serendipitous Moments.” As noted by the artist, “Painting from life is an elusive endeavor at best. In the moments in which the planets align with divine inspiration and things miraculously fall into place, the artist experiences a serendipitous moment. These moments are rare and must be appreciated and accepted with grace. It is the immediacy of painting from life that I love. When one goes out with the intention of painting a scene, and the light attracts you to something entirely unplanned, the unexpected needs to be embraced. After living with a painting for a while, it will tell you what it needs and with a few short strokes, the work is transformed. This, too, is a serendipitous moment. This show includes new work completed on location as well as studio paintings from life. It is my hope that they all were the result of a serendipitous moment!”
Chestertown pediatrician closes practice amid allegations of abuse
CHESTERTOWN — A Chestertown pediatrician has surrendered his license to practice in Maryland ahead of a civil case filed Tuesday morning in Kent County Circuit Court. Julio Ramirez, formerly head of his private practice at 6602 Church Hill Road in Chestertown, is being sued by a Kent County woman. The woman, who is not named in court filings, is seeking relief from the court for physical, psychological and emotional injuries she said she incurred while seeking treatment for her child in his office in 2023. ...
Plastic Bags Banned in Annapolis, Drive-Thrus May Be Next
The Annapolis City Council has passed legislation banning the use of plastic bags in most businesses, a move that does not quite align with a new Anne Arundel County law The bill, sponsored by Alderman Rob Savidge of Ward 7, was approved by a 7-1 vote and will take effect on January 22, 2025. Under this new law, grocery stores and other retailers will no longer provide free plastic bags, offering paper bags for 10 cents each instead. Exemptions include farmers markets, businesses providing fresh flowers, dry cleaners, pharmacies, and bulk items such as vegetables, nuts, and seafood. Alderman DaJuan Gay of Ward 6, the sole “no” vote, had proposed an amendment to exempt low-income residents, but it was defeated 5-3.
Little League Roundup: Rising Sun's Seniors Softball run ends at regionals
Rising Sun’s Seniors Softball All-Stars, who recently brought a District 5 and Maryland State Championship back to Cecil County, saw their summer push come to an end on Monday in a 13-1 loss to Connecticut’s Bristol Girls Little League in the quarterfinals of the East Region Tournament. Rising Sun’s lone run of the game came on an RBI-double from Bailey Vaughan in the fifth inning. Sun’s Gemma Brand, Leah Felty and Kelly Dabler each finished with two hits. Vaughan, Emma McBride and Kendall Lehr recorded...
4-H 'like a family' for youth at Cecil County Fair
FAIR HILL — 4-H is much more than just agriculture focused, members are also involved in community service, mentorship, public speaking, leadership, arts and crafts, engineering, and countless other learning opportunities. Many people think you need to have an animal to join 4-H, but 4-H offers so many outlets for growth outside of livestock. “It was an agricultural focus when it was started, but it’s not just agricultural focused now,...
Police: Man claiming to be leader of the free world arrested in North East
NORTH EAST — An officer filed several criminal charges against a man claiming to be “president of the United States of America” after the suspect allegedly resisted arrest in North East during a prolonged incident, according to Cecil County District Court records. Court records allege that the accused, John Roy Hardiman, 31, of Elkton, also maintained that he was an undercover Maryland State Police trooper at one point while interacting with the arresting officer and that the officer had broken his spine — a claim...
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