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Students excel on topic of ‘Americanism’
The American Legion Auxiliary Unit 91 recently announced the winners of the Americanism essay contest winners. This year’s essay was titled “What does freedom mean to me”. All the participants this year were from South Dorchester grades K through eight. The winners were awarded cash prizes at a presentation dinner sponsored by the Unit 91 Auxiliary in Cambridge. In attendance, besides the winners, were their families and many members of the American Legion Auxiliary. Pictured are the winners with their teacher, Jennifer Green, on the far right. Front row from left, Aubrey Glynn, Skyla Wood, Kaleigh Travers, John Luke Marshall and Fiona Boettger. Back row from left, Emily Stillman, Emma Travers, Dana Sempoalt Anakya and Maddie Travers.
Fun run comes to aid of furry friends
CAMBRIDGE — Community members gathered the morning of June 22 to participate in the Baywater Animal Rescue’s first Run Fur Their Lives 5K Fun Run/Walk. Baywater Animal Rescue is the leading ‘no-kill’ animal welfare organization on the Eastern Shore, housing about 100 animals at any time. “Our save rate is over 98% for six years straight,” said Tom Divilio, board president at Baywater. As a non-government funded organization, Baywater Animal...
Watermen’s Microloan Program assists 'Generational Watermen'
The Maryland Agricultural and Resource-Based Industry Development Corporation (MARBIDCO) is once again offering its Maryland Watermen’s Microloan Program to assist “generational watermen” with the purchase of needed equipment via low-interest, unsecured loans. An advantage of this loan program is that if all payments are made as agreed to by the borrower, MARBIDCO will forgive a portion of these payments towards the end of the loan agreement. “With the support of Maryland’s Governor and General Assembly, changes were made to MARBIDCO’s Maryland Watermen’s Microloan Program during...
Safe Chain owners indicted for counterfeit drug scheme
CAMBRIDGE — Owners of Cambridge-based pharmaceutical distributor Safe Chain Solutions Charlie Boyd, Patrick Boyd and Adam Brosius were taken into federal custody after being indicted on charges relating to a counterfeit HIV drug scheme. According to the federal indictment filed in the U.S. District Court Southern District of Florida, the Boyd brothers and Brosius — also the owner of Worldwide Pharma Sales — have each been charged with: One count...
Diaz resigns from Dorchester Board of Education
CAMBRIDGE — Mike Diaz, president of the Board of Education of Dorchester County, has resigned his position, leaving three members on the five member board. According to a Monday morning press release from Dorchester County Public Schools, Diaz cited health and family concerns as the reason behind his resignation, which was effective June 28. In an interview Monday, Diaz said this was something he’s been thinking about since getting sick...
Diaz resigns from DCPS board
CAMBRIDGE — Mike Diaz, president of the Board of Education of Dorchester County, has resigned his position, leaving three members on the five member board. According to a Monday morning press release from Dorchester County Public Schools, Diaz cited health and family concerns as the reason behind his resignation, which was effective June 28. In an interview Monday, Diaz said this was something he's been thinking about since getting sick...
Watermen's heritage and Declaration of Independence to be celebrated July 4
On July 4, The Dorchester Skipjack Committee, the organization that owns and maintains the Skipjack Nathan of Dorchester, will be celebrating 30 years of sailing on the Choptank and the Bay providing a unique sailing experience that includes dredging for oysters and sharing the stories of those who worked the water. The celebration, including guest speakers, music, light refreshments and an actual rechristening with champagne, will take place on Long Wharf in Cambridge and start at 10 a.m. Tours of the skipjack and a number of schooners attending the event will be available following the program. Prior to the program at 9:30 a.m. there will be a dramatic reading of the Declaration of Independence at the World War II memorial in Long Wharf Park. The event is open to the public and all are invited.
Choptank fishing pier plans still TBD
CAMBRIDGE — The Maryland Department of Natural Resources is continuing to determine the best place for a new fishing pier on the Choptank River between Talbot and Dorchester counties since the 2021 closure of the Bill Burton Fishing Pier. Gregg Bortz, media relations manager for DNR, said in an email that the department is working with both counties, as well as the City of Cambridge, to find “the best option for access” to the Choptank. He said the department is considering a few sites that...
Summer meals free for students to pick up
The Dorchester County Public Schools is participating in the 2024 Summer Food Service Program. DCPS will serve free grab and go breakfast and lunch meals to all youth ages18 and under at Cambridge South Dorchester High School from 10-11 a.m. on Thursdays beginning June 27 through Aug. 22 with the exception of July 4 which will be handed out on July 3. Other sites in Dorchester County can be found by putting your location into https://mdsummermeals.org Meals will also be provided to all children who...
Cambridge woman gifted plane ticket for graduation ceremony
CAMBRIDGE — McDonald’s employee and Cambridge resident Mary Cooper-White found herself shedding tears of joy when The Meoli Companies owner and operator Michael Meoli presented her with round-trip airfare so she could walk with her graduating class at Colorado Technical University this July. Meoli — who owns 25 McDonald’s restaurants across the Delmarva Peninsula — surprised Cooper-White with the airline tickets a few weeks after the company hosted a gathering of her McDonald’s family to celebrate a ten-year educational journey that started when she was...
Dorchester County Council considers property tax exemptions
CAMBRIDGE — As the Dorchester County Finance Office prepares to send out property tax bills, the Dorchester County Council has voted to have its attorney review the list of properties that have received property tax exemptions historically. The decision for review came after County Finance Director Karen Tolley made the request at a June 18 meeting that the council provide these historically-approved exemptions for the 2025 fiscal year. Organizations that have received property exemptions in the past include Cambridge Commons, Cedar Meadows Rod and Gun...
YMCA holds members-only meeting on fate of Cambridge facility
CAMBRIDGE — Members of the Pauline F. & W. David Robbins Family YMCA braved the steam room-like heat of the facility’s gym last Tuesday evening to hear more about the YMCA of the Chesapeake’s interest in moving its Cambridge location to Cambridge Harbor. The meeting was held less than two weeks after an email was sent out by the YMCA of the Chesapeake that made people think the organization had reached a deal with Cambridge Waterfront Development Inc. to build a new YMCA on the...
House fire on Robbins Street displaces eight
CAMBRIDGE — The Office of the State Fire Marshal is investigating a house fire that broke out on Robbins Street Thursday afternoon, displacing eight occupants. Rescue Fire Company Chief Adam Pritchett said the eight occupants of 639 Robbins Street are being assisted by the American Red Cross. He said the fire did not cause any injuries to residents or firefighters. The fire, which started a little after 1:30 p.m., took approximately 30 firefighters from Talbot and Dorchester County volunteer fire units about one hour to control. According to Rescue Fire Company's Facebook page, it was a two alarm fire. Pritchett said the fire did not spread to any surrounding properties, however from photos it was apparent at least one nearby structure's siding had melted. The cause of the fire had not yet been determined by the fire marshal at press time.
American Legion auxiliary awards two scholarships
Representatives from the American Legion Auxiliary Unit 91 presented $500 scholarships to two students who attended Dorchester County Technical Center. Both students are planning to pursue a career in the nursing field. Tim’Mia Brown will be attending Norfolk State University and Ande Callahan will be attending Liberty University to continue their studies. “The members of the American Legion Auxiliary Unit 91 wish both students continued success throughout their college and professional career,” the unit said in a press release.
Chesapeake College hosts basketball academy
WYE MILLS — Local student-athletes have a chance to lace up their sneakers in July for the month-long J Noah Skills Academy at Chesapeake College. The academy is dedicated to providing mentorship and professional development skills for middle school student-athletes. The academy’s program is designed to help students gain an understanding of project management through basketball. The tools they receive help students manage details and routines of everyday life and...
Summer show 'Nature by Metal' set to open July 5
The Main Street Gallery in Cambridge is delighted to present their summer show, “Nature by Metal” with guest artist, Gary Schuler. The show will feature a variety of wild creatures such as a flock of flying geese, foxes, herons and and a variety of other animals all created by the artist from various kinds of metal. Schuler, who lives and works in Cambridge, uses different types of metals such as copper, steel, stainless steel and specialized finishes to create the wide variety of creatures you...
Rotarians visit Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge
Members of the Rotary Club of Cambridge held their weekly meeting at the Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge. Tom Miller with visitor services spoke to the rotarians about the history of the refuge and the work that is being done to help protect not only the wildlife, but the environment. He told the group about the changes in the water levels and marshlands which have made it difficult to protect the birds and animals that call the refuge home. ...
CWDI, YMCA say there is no Cambridge Harbor deal after email hints at YMCA move
CAMBRIDGE — Although a June 7 email sent by the YMCA of the Chesapeake made people think the organization had reached a deal with Cambridge Waterfront Development Inc. to build a new YMCA on the Cambridge Harbor site, both CWDI Executive Director Matt Leonard and YMCA of the Chesapeake CEO Robbie Gill confirmed Tuesday that there is no deal. “There has not been talk of a deal with the YMCA,” Leonard said in an interview with the Star Democrat, adding that the two groups do...
State Fire Marshal investigating Hurlock vehicle fire
HURLOCK — The cause of a fire that started in the passenger compartment of a 2019 Volkswagen is under investigation. According to the Office of the State Fire Marshal, 15 firefighters responded to the vehicle fire at Gravel Branch and Millington roads on June 12. The fire was discovered by a passenger. No injuries or deaths were reported as a result of the blaze. According to the Office of the State Fire Marshal, it took firefighters 15 minutes to control the fire that resulted in an estimated loss of $30,000. The Hurlock Volunteer Fire Company was the primary responding fire department.
Dorchester school board Vice President Susan Morgan resigns
CAMBRIDGE — Susan Morgan, Dorchester County Board of Education vice president and former president, has resigned. Morgan made the announcement on Friday following a contentious vote and discussion during Thursday’s school board meeting. Morgan said she also is withdrawing from running for reelection on the November ballot. At the Thursday, June 13, meeting fractures in board member relationships were apparent. ...
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