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Food processing residuals bill set for public hearing
DENTON — New Caroline County legislation that aims to mitigate irresponsible storage of food processing residuals is set for a public hearing in early August. On July 9, the Caroline County Commissioners introduced an emergency bill that will create a permit process in order to store food processing residuals. It creates limitations on how residuals can be stored and permits the county to fine violators. If passed, it would require...
Council holds work session to discuss Route 662 closure
EASTON — The Talbot County Council held a work session Tuesday afternoon to discuss the potential eight-month closure of Route 662 as construction for a new regional medical center commences. The University of Maryland Shore Regional Health is building the new hospital off Longwoods Road next to U.S. Route 50 and just north of the Easton Airport. UM Shore Regional Health Attorney Ryan Showalter said that the hospital design has...
Route 662 Closure Near Easton Airport for New Hospital Construction Sparks Local Concerns
EASTON, MD. - A significant detour may soon affect traffic 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, which will be located on top of Route 662.
Acid Spill in Easton Halts Traffic
EASTON, MD — A chemical spill in Easton halted traffic to a dead-stop for three hours Wednesday morning. Hazmat teams responded to a muriatic acid spill on St. Michaels Road in the area of Aveley Farm Road. Fire crews, along with police and the Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT), quickly closed the road to begin cleanup efforts.
Alsobrooks visits Pine Street Market in Cambridge
CAMBRIDGE — During a visit to the Pine Street Community Market July 17, Angela Alsobrooks, the Democratic candidate for Maryland’s open U.S. Senate seat, said Maryland’s Senate race is about the 51st vote. “We now know that Maryland is really pivotal in keeping the majority,” the Prince George’s County executive said about Democrats maintaining control of the 100-member U.S. Senate. Alsobrooks said the race is not about former Republican Maryland...
20th Annual Plein Air Easton Celebrates Art, Legacy, and Community
The 20th Annual Plein Air Easton (PAE) Competition and Art Festival on Sunday, July 21st. Organized by the Avalon Foundation, this 10-day festival achieved art sales exceeding $500,000 for the second consecutive year. In celebration of its 20th anniversary, PAE introduced new features to honor its rich history and to...
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,...
Men For Change recognizes volunteers' service
FEDERALSBURG — On July 20, about 80 people gathered at the Federalsburg Volunteer Fire Company banquet hall to recognize Men For Change’s People of the Year. The Federalsburg nonprofit’s slogan is “changing our community through service.” They are geared toward mentoring youth and trying to help them make productive choices. This was the 14th year of the recognition awards. There were six people honored for their work: Federalsburg’s District One...
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...
Law enforcement Fishing Rodeo delivers free fun for youth
Not a cell phone or gaming device was in sight as members of numerous local law enforcement agencies were on hand to help youth ages 15 and under experience the joys of catching fish and more as part of the third annual Law Enforcement & Youth Fishing Rodeo in Easton last month. The Fishing Rodeo started early on the hot, muggy June morning, with 153 participants and their families enjoying lots of shade and family time while catching bluegill, catfish, rockfish and more on a...
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. ...
‘I left $300 in my cart and walked out,’ fumes Walmart customer left seething over store’s bag policy
A WALMART customer was furious after completing her shopping trip and being confronted with the retailer's bag policy at checkout. She ultimately ditched her hundreds of dollars in groceries and bashed the retailer on social media. The shopper vented her frustrations on X, calling out the Walmart in Easton, Maryland...
Upcoming Ag Showcase at UMES offers re-certification credits for pest management applicators
PRINCESS ANNE -- As part of the upcoming Ag Showcase at the UMES Research, Extension and Teaching Farm, Simplot Grower Solutions is also sponsoring two agricultural training courses approved by ...
Berlin Peach Festival gearing up for 16th year Aug. 3
Berlin’s Calvin B. Taylor House’s 16th peach festival is expected to draw thousands of attendees to the museum’s lawn on Aug. 3. Berlin’s Calvin B. Taylor House’s 16th Peach Festival is expected to draw thousands of attendees to browse the fruit-themed booths and shops on the museum’s lawn. The event is slated from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Aug. 3.
O.C.-based Rosenfeld's Jewish Deli to open Salisbury location
SALISBURY, Md. — A popular deli on local beaches is now opening a location farther inland, in Salisbury. Rosenfeld's Jewish Delicatessen announced today that it's coming to a shopping center in Salisbury soon. The deli first opened in Ocean City in 2013, and has since expanded Rehoboth Beach and...
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