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Chestertown Flashback: Regatta on the Chester
For over a century sailors have devoted summer weekends to racing on the Chesapeake Bay and its estuaries. This undated photo offers a view of this classic Eastern Shore: a regatta in front of the Chester River Yacht & Country Club. These events typically include a number of one-design classes, giving each fleet a different starting time. Penguin boats, as seen here, are 11-foot dinghies designed in the 1930s. They are neither the sleekest nor the fastest boats on the river, but they hold a special place in the hearts of many Chesapeake Bay sailors.
3 volunteers sworn in to serve on new Baltimore LGBTQ Commission
A familiar face to 11 News viewers and WBAL NewsRadio listeners was among three people sworn in to a new role serving the city. Three volunteers were sworn in Wednesday to serve on the Baltimore LGBTQ Commission to advise the mayor, City Council and city agencies about an array of issues and policy decisions that affect the city’s LGBTQ+ communities.
One person fatally shot in Barclay, according to police
A man was fatally shot in Barclay on Thursday night, according to Baltimore Police. Officers were sent to the 1900 block of Greenmount Avenue to investigate a report of a shooting around 9 p.m. Once there, they found an unresponsive 42-year-old man suffering from a life-threatening gunshot wound, police said.
Christian Shelter is in need of donations
MARYLAND – A community is in crisis according to local organizers, and they are in need of some support. The Christian Shelter located in Salisbury is looking to the community to help those more vulnerable. Their mission is to minister to the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of the...
Retro Vibe Coffee House at CHT July 26
This month, Church Hill Theatre will offer something entirely new, as a special invitation to those who have never been inside the gorgeous Art-Deco playhouse. Old friends are of course welcome as well. One of our favorite performers, Kathy Jones, will present the first-ever CHT Coffee House on Friday, July 26, from 7-9 p.m. And, because this is a new event, there is no charge for reservations, just a request that you donate what you can at the show. All contributions will go toward our various Church Hill Theatre projects. ...
Camper destroyed by fire; no injuries reported
DUCK NECK — An unspecified electrical failure appears to be the cause of Thursday’s pre-dawn fire that destroyed a camper here, according to the Office of the Maryland State Fire Marshal. No injuries were reported. Loss to the 30-foot aluminum camper with attached living quarters was estimated to...
Shorerivers To Host 20th Annual Ride For Clean Rivers
On Sunday, September 15, ShoreRivers will host its 20th Ride for Clean Rivers—a chance for cyclists to ride the beautiful back roads of Talbot and Queen Anne’s counties in support of the organization’s work for thriving rivers cherished by all Eastern Shore communities. Riders of all ages...
Going for the gold: Sudlersville Train Station Museum highlights local sports history
SUDLERSVILLE — Showcasing a small town with a rich history of esteemed sports, the Sudlersville Betterment Club presented exhibits of local renowned athletes at the Sudlersville Train Museum July 6. Sudlersville Community Betterment Club showcased exhibits earlier this month featuring local sports heroes, according to club secretary Ginny Moran. In addition to baseball Hall of Famer Jimmie Foxx, Sudlersville is also the claim to fame local home for Olympic archery...
Body of missing waterman recovered in Somerset Co.
SOMERSET CO., Md. – Maryland Natural Resources Police say they have recovered the body of a missing waterman near Deal Island. The man has been identified as 58-year-old Ted Briddelle of Princess Anne. Maryland NRP officers recovered Briddelle’s body at around 4 p.m. Thursday near the shoreline of a private residence just over two miles from his last known location.
Centreville awarded $280,000 Project Restore 2.0 block grant
CENTREVILLE — When Guadalupe Galindo and Carlos Olvera of Denton, met with Centreville Town Manager Carolyn Brinkley back in May, the couple had no idea that the discussion about building permits would open the door to the opportunity to receive a $280,000 Project Restore 2.0 grant to support their dream project of opening a restaurant at 102 N. Commerce Street. The corner building has been vacant for nearly two decades and is at the crossroads of N. Commerce and E. Water Streets — two of...
Cambridge Premium Cinemas lowers prices, raises amenities
CAMBRIDGE — As the COVID-19 pandemic started to become a memory, Triton Entertainment President Paul Wenger noticed many of the company’s 17 movie theaters showing clear signs of recovery. Cambridge Premium Cinemas was not one of them. “Cambridge was lagging compared to some of our locations in our portfolio,” Wenger said. During the pandemic, priorities...
City of Salisbury announces new director of informational services
SALISBURY -- The City of Salisbury has announced the appointment of Steve Dickerson as the new Director of Information Services. With more than two decades of service to the city, including ...
Community Remembers Waterman Who Went Overboard
DEAL ISLAND, Md. - A small Somerset County community is reflecting on the life of a waterman who died after falling off a boat Tuesday. Neighbors have been searching around Deal Island for Ted Briddelle, 56, since Tuesday. Family members confirmed on social media Thursday night that Briddelle died. The...
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 browse the fruit-themed booths and shops on the museum’s lawn. The event is slated for Saturday, Aug. 3, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Peach Festival is held yearly to celebrate the history of Orlando Harrison and the Harrison Brothers Nurseries in Berlin, which at the time “dominated the United States’ peach market,” the municipality’s website states. The farm, which developed many varieties of peaches and other fruits, was founded in the late 1800s and, season-dependent, created between 250 and 500 jobs in and around the town.
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