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Delaware says no cellphones in class? Smyrna, Brandywine join in bans: Education roundup
More students might have to unplug this school year. That is, be disconnected from their personal smartphones during instructional portions of the day. From a statewide pilot program in the works, to individual districts and schools making the call — more Delaware educators are questioning stricter control of cellphones during the school day. Smyrna schools and Brandywine High School are just some of the latest announcements.
Crazy Days sales and more in downtown Chestertown
CHESTERTOWN — The annual summertime sidewalk sales in downtown Chestertown known as Crazy Days will return Thursday, Friday and Saturday, July 25-27. Shops will open by 10 a.m. each day and have extended hours — closing at 6 p.m. Thursday and Friday and at 5 p.m. Saturday. This...
Amtrak NEC Susquehanna River Rail Bridge Project Under Way
PERRYVILLE, Md. - Work on Amtrak’s $2.7 billion Susquehanna River Rail Bridge Project on the Northeast Corridor in Maryland has begun with pre-construction work that includes removal of remnant bridge piers from the Susquehanna River and utility upgrades in the town of Perryville, Md.. This work sets the stage for start of actual bridge construction later next year.
Shore Community Outreach Team offers free health screenings, information in Rock Hall
CHESTERTOWN — The Shore Community Outreach Team (SCOT) of Kent County continues to provide information, resources and free screenings through partnerships with local civic, religious and nonprofit organizations. SCOT is part of University of Maryland Shore Medical Center at Chestertown, a member organization of University of Maryland Shore Regional Health and University of Maryland Medical System. On June 25, Kent SCOT members Emily Welsh, MSN, RN, Nurse Coordinator, Michelle Matthews, MSW, LSCW-C, Social Worker, and Serenity Kelly, CCHW, and Amanda Webster, CCHW, both Community Advocates,...
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