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Governor Wes Moore Delivers Keynote Address at the 2024 Maryland Association of Counties Summer Conference
On Friday, Governor Wes Moore delivered the keynote address during the closing session of the 2024 Maryland Association of Counties summer conference in Ocean City. Per the State of Maryland: The governor spoke about progress made by the Moore-Miller Administration and the challenging work ahead to address budget shortfalls, strengthen Maryland’s economy and the critical value of partnerships to emerge stronger as a state.
Adult Grief Counseling at Camp New Dawn: A Chat with Penny Greeley and Sherrie Young
One often overlooked part of bereavement over the loss of a loved one is how it affects the whole family. Grief can be isolating for each family member, and left without mutual care, the grieving process can feel insurmountable and lead to emotional and physical reactions that can affect one’s health.
Old Wye Mill Fall Cooking Festival Scheduled for Sept. 7th
The Fall Cooking Festival on September 7th will feature several talented people offering demonstrations and historical information. Be sure to mark your calendar now. Carolyn Graf and D’Nise Hefner are returning to the Mill, and they are bringing friends who will help them prepare selected recipes from the Wye Miller’s Grind Cookbook in Dutch ovens. Their creations will feature flours ground at the mill. Hailing from North Carolina, they have cooked monthly along the East Coast as CDO Blue Ridge Rally Chefs (Camp Dutch Oven) and they will show that anything that can be cooked at home can be prepared in a Dutch oven. They are 2022 National Dutch oven champions who visited the mill last year and promised to return. We are looking forward to their visit.
Unitarian Universalists of the Chester River Welcome New Minister
For the the new minister at the Unitarian Universalist church in Chestertown, “Love is always at the center. It is my why.” Love is the central principle adopted at the denomination’s recent annual meeting and has long been her motivation in ministry. Rev. Adams comes to the...
Rehoboth Beach locals file lawsuit against mayor, commissioners
Rehoboth Beach locals Tom Gaynor and Steven Linehan filed a lawsuit Thursday against the city’s mayor and Board of Commissioners. The lawsuit follows the contentious hiring process of city manager Taylour Tedder, whose contract includes a $250 thousand salary and a forgivable $750 thousand loan. They said in the...
Comparing OCBP, RBP Lifeguarding Strategies
The lifeguarding techniques between Rehoboth Beach and Ocean City differ significantly despite the ultimate goal of rescuing swimmers. Ocean City has 90 single-guard stands covering 10 miles of beach while Rehoboth has 16 stand locations with typically two guards on each stand. Some Rehoboth locations even have two stands, especially this summer with the loss of Deauville.
Schumer crashes Maryland delegation breakfast, touts Alsobrooks candidacy
CHICAGO – Maryland Democratic Party Chairman Ken Ulman called the delegation to order in lieu of a gavel, instead hammering a crab mallet on Monday morning. Before that, Ulman introduced a surprise special guest to the stage. “Wait a minute,” Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-New York, said. “Can...
Police identify 3-year-old child fatally struck by car while riding bike in Seaford
Delaware State Police have identified the 3-year-old child fatally hit by a car while riding a bicycle on Thursday as Osiris Ocampo Tovar of Seaford. Police said Tovar was riding in the Manufactured Home Community in Seaford at 7:45 p.m. when a car turned onto the road and hit him. He was taken to...
Dover Police release statement on ban of off-road vehicles on City streets
DOVER, Del. – Dover Police have released a Public Service Announcement regarding a recent city ordinance regarding off-highway vehicles. On July 8th, Dover City Council revised a local law, banning dirt bikes, ATVs, Quads, and other motorized vehicles that are not “street” legal or compliant to the vehicle code for use on public traffic ways.
Kitten tests positive for rabies near Somerset/Wicomico Co. line
EDEN, Md. – The Somerset County and Wicomico County Health Departments have announced that a kitten tested positive for rabies in the area of Cathell Road in Eden, near the Somerset and Wicomico County line. We’re told the kitten tested positive on Monday. Officials are advising all residents...
6 potential Chesapeake Bay ferry routes recommended in study
OCEAN CITY — A five-county Chesapeake Bay Passenger Ferry Consortium released a Passenger Ferry Feasibility study identifying promising opportunities to enhance transportation and economic growth across coastal communities in Maryland. The year-long study was released at this year’s Maryland Association of Counties Conference, held in Ocean City last week. According to the study, the baseline system for the passenger ferry plan is estimated to handle approximately 50,000 riders per season. There are six potential passenger ferry routes, all branching out to different communities in the...
Maryland Weather: A few PM Storms then turning nice
BALTIMORE -- For the rest of this afternoon, skies will be partly cloudy across the area. It will be very warm and humid. The Storm Prediction Center has highlighted areas along and east of I-95 for the potential of widely scattered to isolated severe storms this afternoon.Any storms that develop will be capable of producing very heavy rainfall, which could lead to localized flash flooding. Additionally, gusty winds could result in isolated instances of wind damage. The storm threat is expected to gradually diminish after sunset.High temperatures this afternoon will top out near 90 degrees, but cooler air will arrive...
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