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'Crazy Days' to take place downtown this weekend
Downtown Chestertown’s annual sidewalk sale, Crazy Days, bargain shopping begins on Thursday, July 25 and runs through Saturday, July 27, with many stores carrying the specials into Sunday. The shops will be open by 10 a.m. and remain open on Thursday and Friday until 6 p.m., Saturday until 5 p.m. This mid-summer tradition is sponsored by the Downtown Chestertown Association. On Saturday there will be several family friendly activities, beginning with the second annual Ping Pong Ball Drop. At 10 a.m. on Memorial Row, a...
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 […]
Police look for new clues in cold murder case
July 22, 1983 was a grisly day for the neighbor who went to check on Joseph Magaskie and his wife, Helen, after not hearing from them for a few days. The front door of the couple’s home in Dundalk was cracked open, according to Baltimore County Police. Almost all the rooms were plundered. The couple lay dead on the bathroom floor. Someone had stabbed them. Niece Tiffany Chalmers remembers the...
Demo work starts on Veterans Park renovations
A project discussed at a Dundalk meeting in January has begun. Crews demolished the pavilion in Veterans Park, the first step in a renovation project at the park. A vision for those renovations was provided by community members gathered in the Dundalk High School auditorium in January. Residents shared their thoughts on the Veterans Park renovation project at the meeting. ...
CCBC receives $601K grant from Lowe's Foundation
The Lowe’s Foundation awarded $601,000 to Community College of Baltimore County as a part of a select group of community and technical colleges receiving Gable Grants, CCBC officials announced July 23. Since awarding its first grants one year ago, the foundation has expanded skilled trades career pathways through its growing network of 35 community colleges and nonprofits in rural and urban communities across 27 states. The grant will enable CCBC...
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. ...
Gunpowder Falls State Park to receive nearly $2.5 million to improve boating infrastructure
BALTIMORE, MD—A total of $21.5 million will be allocated to improve public boating access, dredging of navigable waterways, and safety for the next fiscal year, according to the Maryland Department of Natural Resources. In Baltimore County, Gunpowder Falls State Park is set to receive nearly $2.5 million.
Chesapeake College comes to Caroline for help funding career and technology facility
DENTON — Three representatives from Chesapeake College came before the Caroline County Commissioners on July 23 to pitch a new space that will house career and technology education. They asked the county to support a portion of about $14 million in construction costs, which is to be split between five counties. The counties’ share would account for about 25% of the total cost of constructing the facility, they said. The college hopes to secure state funding for the remaining 75%. ...
Anne Arundel County Executive Pittman Signs Region Rezoning Bill But Vetoes Parts
ANNAPOLIS, Md. – Anne Arundel County Executive Steuart Pittman signed legislation today enacting comprehensive zoning reflecting the County’s Region 4 Plan, created through the Plan2040 process. The region includes all or parts of Arnold, Cape St. Claire, Broadneck, Gibson Island, Pasadena, and Severna Park. County Executive Pittman also...
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.
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. ...
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,...
BizBeat: Vendors sought for Car Show, Fall Fest; NE Chamber benches arrive
Happening this week in and around Cecil County: Elkton Alliance is taking applications for vendors for its Kick Off Car Show and Fall Fest to be held Sept. 13 and 14. The Kick Off Car Show happens Sept. 13 from 5 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. The next day from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. is the Fall Fest. ...
Route 662 Closure Near Easton Airport for New Hospital Construction Sparks Local Concerns
Near Route 50 in Talbot County as part of Route 662 near the Easton Airport is expected to close for several months. This closure is to accommodate the construction of the upcoming University of Maryland Mid-Shore Regional Health Hospital.
Reporter Doug Bishop recognized for contributions to community
STEVENSVILLE — The Kent Island Cruisers’ July 9th Super Cruise honored Doug Bishop for his 24 years as local reporter. Linda Austin, owner of Rita’s Ice, Stevensville often hosts Tuesday evening cruise-ins for the Kent Island Cruisers. Eminent speakers, classic cars, gifts, and a certificate of appreciation for Bishop signed by 27 Queen Anne’s County residents attested to his achievements. Bishop has published over 1,500 stories in his newspaper career. ...
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