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County fair continues through Sunday
TOLCHESTER — Kent County 4-H Fair season’s here once again. If you didn’t already know that judging by the heat. It’s four days of fun, family entertainment, in a rural agricultural setting that couldn’t represent life on the Eastern Shore any more accurately. Held at the Kent Ag Center at 21349 Tolchester Beach Road, Chestertown, as always, the fair features livestock, pigs, bunnies, horses, tractors, crab cakes, music entertainment and...
B&B drives in new pilings in Sassafras River
BETTERTON — It’s hot, hard work, but B & B Pile Driving Company got the job done, replacing 53 piling in the Sassafras river at Betterton Beach. And now those operating from the dock can be assured of their safety. For as long as he could remember, Robert Bramble II has been doing these kind of jobs in Eastern Shore waters. It’s a family business, sharing the trade with his...
'Well-intentioned' legislation could have negative consequences
People pave the way to a certain place with good intentions. I am alive today, at age 74, because in 1950, doctors were unafraid to do something they fear to do today: provide life-saving care to a patient experiencing a miscarriage. My mother, Pearl, was pregnant. She was bleeding a little and waiting for her husband to come home before seeking help. Her best friend, Alice, came over. Alice was a retired nurse and immediately declared, “Pearl! You are going to the hospital now!” ...
UPDATED July Dems Club meeting welcomes Del. Maggie McIntosh
Presenter, Del. Maggie McIntosh, will give her talk on Hogan’s Disappointing Record via Zoom, as she is unable to travel to Chestertown due to a medical emergency. Members of the public are encouraged to contact info@dckcmd.com to get the Zoom link. The public is invited to the July 18 meeting of the Democratic Club of Kent County for a timely and informative presentation by former Maryland Delegate Maggie McIntosh. McIntosh...
UPDATED July Dems Club meeting welcomes Del. Maggie McIntosh
Presenter, Del. Maggie McIntosh, will give her talk on Hogan’s Disappointing Record via Zoom, as she is unable to travel to Chestertown due to a medical emergency. Members of the public are encouraged to contact info@dckcmd.com to get the Zoom link. The public is invited to the July 18 meeting of the Democratic Club of Kent County for a timely and informative presentation by former Maryland Delegate Maggie McIntosh. McIntosh...
Chester River Chorale spring concert celebrates life on the Chesapeake
The Chester River Chorale spring concerts, celebrating our home here on the Chesapeake, were presented to packed houses on April 19 and 20. The concert flowed from a celebration of place, opening with the world premiere “Gravity.” “Gravity” features the stunning poetry of Wendy Mitman Clarke in Michael Rickelton’s composition for choir, piano, and tuned water glasses. The piece was commissioned by CRC prior to the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic but was unable to be premiered as planned back in 2020. Four years later,...
Trad Jazz with the Conservatory Classic Jazz Band comes to The Mainstay
On Saturday, July 20, The Mainstay welcomes the “trad jazz” music of the six-piece Conservatory Classic Jazz Band. The group was formed in 2003 to present the sounds of traditional jazz to audiences in Washington, D.C. and surrounding areas. They play New Orleans style, Chicago style, small-group swing, and mainstream jazz. Members of the group — Brain Alpert on drums, Gary Gregg on clarinet and tenor sax, Dan Hall on bass, Brian Priebe on trombone, Rick Rowe on banjo and guitar, and Kent County’s own...
Chestertown welcomes new attorney
CHESTERTOWN — The search for a town attorney for Chestertown is over after a unanimous vote from Mayor David Foster and the Council. Replacing former attorney, the late Christopher Drummond, will be Lyndsey Jones Ryan, signing on for one year. Jones Ryan is a familiar name for residents who have followed the Historic District Commission. She’s been their attorney since April 10, of this year. Jones Ryan offered the HDC...
4th of July parade heats up Rock Hall Main Street with patriotism on full display
ROCK HALL — Along Main Street residents and families lined the lawns and sidewalks for the town’s 4th of July parade sponsored by Rock Hall Parks and Recreation. The 31st annual Independence Day celebration started at the Rock Hall Lagoon, traveling down Main Street to the Civic Center. At 10 a.m., a State Police vehicle rolled across the intersection announcing the beginning of the parade to people near the Bayside...
Commissioners keep Master Gardeners rooted in the Kent
CHESTERTOWN — On Tuesday, Kent County Commissioners President Ron Fithian and members Albert Nickerson and John Price awarded approximately $20,000 to keep the Master Gardeners Program going in Kent County. The money will go for a part-time Master Gardener Coordinator and Horticulture Educator. The Program has been in operation since 2007 with 23 certified Master Gardeners. ...
Rock Hall rings in fourth of July with fireworks
ROCK HALL — Wednesday night, July 3, the Rock Hall Volunteer Fire Company hosted and sponsored their fireworks display at Rock Hall Harbor. It was the first fireworks event in Kent County, kicking off the festivities in the town. Former mayor Brian Jones said the attendance was comparable to previous years, with many families spending the evening in Rock Hall. They huddled beside the water witnessing a magnificent display of...
Police Blotter
CHESTERTOWN POLICE Jun. 15 Pfc B. McGinnis conducted a traffic stop in the 400 block of Morgnec Road. The driver was Travis Jerise Pollard, age 33, of Newark, DE. Pollard was charged with: driving on a suspended out-of-state license; driving on a revoked out-of-state license; and driving on highway without a required license and authorization. During the traffic stop, Pfc McGinnis discovered that Pollard had an outstanding Anne Arundel County Bench Warrant for theft. Pfc McGinnis served the warrant. Pollard was released on $10,000 unsecured...
Rev. Browning says goodbye to local Unitarian church
CHESTERTOWN — The Reverend Susan Browning chose an appropriate topic for her June 16 message to attendees at the Unitarian Universalists of the Chester River in Chestertown: “The Art of Saying Goodbye.” The Sunday service was the minister’s conclusion to seven eventful years as minister of the liberal church on Gateway Drive in the Crestview neighborhood of Chestertown. Rev. Sue, as she was called by members, recalled the congregation’s rapid switch to virtual worship with the onset of Covid 19 in February 2020. She found...
Hilary Gardner returns to Mainstay with vocal jazz trio Duchess
On Saturday, July 13 The Mainstay welcomes the return of NYC-based singer Hilary Gardner with her vocal jazz trio Duchess. Duchess is a tight harmony, female vocal jazz group comprised of Gardner, Amy Cervini and Melissa Stylianou. All three are recognized as established jazz soloists who came together for a one time only gig at the 55 Bar in New York’s West Village several years ago, and realized that there was something there worth exploring. Duchess has been called “a beacon of jovial high spirits.”...
Lawsuit concerning rockfish limits still pending outcome
ROCK HALL — Rob Newberry, chair of Delmarva Fisheries Association recently provided an update to Kent County News on the progress of their lawsuit against the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC). “We’re still moving forward,” he said, “slowly and surely.” They’re waiting to hear from Judge Richard D. Bennett of Maryland District Court for case 1:24-cv-00688, under Civil Action for Deprivation of Rights. ...
World renowned harpist to perform in Chestertown
Harpist, Mariko Anraku from the Manhattan School of Music will perform at Emmanuel Church in Chestertown at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, July 9. The New York Times has hailed her as a “masterful artist of intelligence and wit.” Since 1995, Anraku has held the position of Associate Principal Harpist of the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra. She has appeared with the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra, the Vienna Chamber Orchestra, New Japan Philharmonic Orchestra, Tokyo Symphony, and the Yomiuri Symphony Orchestra, among others. As a recitalist, she has performed...
Athlete of the Week
Kent County Parks and Recreation Athletes of the Week are chosen from various youth teams throughout the county and are selected each week by coaching staff. Their dedication, passion and outstanding performances have left a lasting impact on their respective teams, and Kent County couldn’t be prouder. Let’s give them a round of applause and show our support for their incredible achievements!
From Our Early Files
150 years ago July 4, 1874 • The frequent occurrence of late of destructive thunder storms in various parts of the country has revived discussion as to the best means of protection from lightning. A paper was read not long ago before the meteorological section of the Franklin Institute of Philadelphia by Prof John Wise. ...
Kent County solar farm back in the conversation
CHESTERTOWN — On July 11, there will be a public hearing at the county courthouse for an issue lying dormant for two years, the construction of a solar panel farm on Morgnec Road. Urban Grid is located in the central portion of Kent, east of Chestertown. If all goes to the company’s plan, Morgnec Solar LLC owned by Urban Grid will interconnect to the power grid via an existing Delmarva Power Substation adjacent to the project site. ...
Dispute over Armory's fate not yet settled
CHESTERTOWN — On May 1, the Chestertown Historic District Commission arrived at the unanimous decision to allow Washington College to partially demolish the John H. Newman Armory. Plans were set to build a boutique hotel with the facade and the wing walls of the armory preserved. The final decision was a culmination of many hearings and conversations prior to that date. With a majority in the crowd who supported the...
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