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QAC announces Suicide Prevention Month
CENTREVILLE — Taking a stand against preventable loss of life and promoting available help in the community, the Queen Anne’s County Commissioners alongside For All Seasons announced September as Suicide Prevention Month Sept. 24. Susan Ahlstrom, human trafficking regional navigator and Carly Palmer, outreach coordinator of For All Seasons, presented information about the community behavioral health and crisis center’s services that includes therapy, psychiatry, victim services, crisis support and education regardless of anyone’s ability to pay. ...
Washington College Electric Boat Team visits Radcliffe Creek School
CHESTERTOWN — Radcliffe Creek School students were treated to a special presentation by the Washington College Electric Boat Team Sept. 20. Team members shared their inspiring story, detailing the design failures they overcame in the process of building their electric boats, which eventually led to the team’s success, winning first place in multiple races against other teams from universities with large engineering programs. Electric Boat Team President Douglas Hewes, a member of RCS’ Class of 2018, spoke, along with WC students Mac Sansbury, Tiyaba Jamil,...
Construction site for new NEMS/NEHS building in beginning stage
NORTH EAST — Gone are the thick woods that had stood adjacently east of the North East High School stadium, a head-turning landscape change for anyone who travels infrequently on Irishtown Road and sees it for the first time. Since July, that 25-acre parcel of land has been occupied by work crews clearing timber as one of the early steps in the construction of what will be the new combined North East Middle School/North East High School building — which is projected to open in...
Talbot County discusses draft legislation for cannabis operations
EASTON — The Talbot County Council and Planning Commission held a lengthy work session Monday to discuss draft legislation regarding cannabis zoning. On June 1, state legislation took effect providing local governments additional flexibility to change requirements for cannabis businesses. Planning Commission members discussed potential zoning requirements for cannabis businesses that generally fall under three categories: dispensaries, growers and processors. They honed in on concerns about the odors that emanate...
Mautz' first goal proves to be game-winner for Saints
ST. MICHAELS — Johnny Mautz hadn’t played high school soccer before this season. Judging by the celebration he triggered midway through Tuesday night’s second half, his St. Michaels High teammates are elated he decided to give the game a go this season. Ethan Royer crossed a ball that Mautz converted into what proved to be the game-winning goal, as the Saints rallied from a halftime deficit to notch a 3-2...
Talbot County looks into restrictions on food processing residuals
EASTON — Restrictions on the storage of food processing residuals are in the works for Talbot County. The county’s Planning Commission and County Council held a preliminary work session Tuesday to discuss regulations for the residuals, which are animal waste from the food processing process. Earlier this month, Caroline County passed a bill to restrict the storage of the residuals, which are often referred to as dissolved air flotation, or...
Walls' overtime goal lifts Perryville past North East
PERRYVILLE — In Wednesday's county matchup between Perryville and North East, both teams generated a similar amount of scoring chances. The Indians put eight shots on goal and the Panthers totaled six. The only converted opportunity of those 14 shots served as the game-ending moment. The Panthers broke a 0-0 tie on a 2-on-1 opportunity in overtime when forward Nadalie Adams sent a cross-field pass to Macy Walls. The dish...
Artists sought for juried art show
ELKTON — The Cecil County Arts Council seeks artists of all ages to enter its 25th Annual Juried Art Show to be held in October at their gallery, 135 East Main St. in Elkton. Submissions will be taken through Oct. 2. There will be a reception Oct. 4 as part of First Friday in downtown Elkton. Artists must submit three pieces to the council office Monday through Friday between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. The cost is $10 per piece to enter. A juror will award 1st, 2nd and 3rd prizes as well as honorable mention. There will also be a People’s Choice Award chosen by those who view the gallery show during October. Artists do not need to be Cecil County residents to participate. For more information, go to https://www.cecilarts.org/events/ccacs-25th-annual-juried-show/ or call 410-392-5740.
Museum plans to make public trips on Dove regular next year
Over the weekend, about a dozen people enjoyed one of the first public sails on the new Maryland Dove along the St. Mary’s River, an educational opportunity that will now be offered at Historic St. Mary’s City throughout the sailing season. Historic St. Mary’s City and the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum on the Eastern Shore in St. Michaels recently teamed up to design and build a new Maryland Dove replica, which is now complete and docked at the museum in St. Mary’s County. ...
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