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UPDATED US 301 median crossover to close
CHURCH HILL — The Maryland State Highway Administration will close the MD 405 (Price Station Road) median crossover at US 301 (Blue Star Memorial Highway) in Queen Anne’s County beginning Monday, July 29. The closure restricts all movements through the median and will remain in effect until further notice. According to Charlie Gischlar, deputy director with the SHA Office of Communications, between January 2019 and December 2023, 76 crashes were reported at this location. Most of those crashes (62) occurred along southbound US 301 and...
Plans presented for potential preservation of historic Bloomfield house
CENTREVILLE — Potential plans for preservation of the historic Bloomfield Farmhouse were brought forth by engineers to the Queen Anne’s County Commissioners on June 25. Architects of Barton Ross and Partners, LLC have been engaged with studying the BloomField Farm property for several years, specifically the Bloomfield farmhouse and its potential uses, according to historic architect Barton Ross. Katrina Tucker helped acquire the grants to assist underwriting the study and...
Lift up a child's life and offer hope
Local children who live in foster care due to abuse, neglect, or abandonment face many challenges in a heavily burdened system. CASA of the Mid-Shore’s volunteer Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASAs) help bridge gaps in the system by devoting their time, insight, and compassion in an effort to create lasting and positive change for these vulnerable children. CASA volunteers can help to change a child’s story, paving the way for brighter futures. CASA of the Mid-Shore is currently accepting applications from adults 21 years and older who wish to make a positive difference in their communities. ...
UPDATED: US 301 median crossover to close
CHURCH HILL — The Maryland State Highway Administration will close the MD 405 (Price Station Road) median crossover at US 301 (Blue Star Memorial Highway) in Queen Anne’s County beginning Monday, July 29. The closure restricts all movements through the median and will remain in effect until further notice. According to Deputy Director, Office of Communications, Charlie Gischlar, between January 2019 and December 2023, 76 crashes were reported at this location. Most of those crashes (62) occurred along southbound US 301 and were attributed to...
Storms kept at bay, as a festive 4th was celebrated at Kent Narrows
CHESTER — Despite the threat of rain showers and an overcast sky for a bulk of the day, Queen Anne’s County annual fireworks display on the Narrows went off without a hitch. In front of the newly renovated Chesapeake Heritage and Visitors Center, festivities began at 6 p.m. with music from Jason Morton & Chesapeake Sons, and WCEI broadcasting live. In the Kids Zone, there was a bounce house, face painters, a photo booth with props and more kids activities all provided free by the county. ...
Maryland READS introduces READ Strong Network to QAC
QUEEN ANNE’S — Maryland READS launched the READ Strong Network in Queen Anne’s County June 27. Education and community leaders across the county united to address Maryland’s reading challenges and collaborate on establishing a robust reading ecosystem to ensure all children achieve proficiency. More than twenty stakeholders, including school board members, educators, and nonprofit leaders, gathered at the Centreville Public Library for an event aimed at mapping out and initiating the development of a vibrant reading environment for the youth of Queen Anne’s County. Shannon...
Cooling Centers Open to the Public due to Excessive Heat
Due to ongoing extreme heat and a dangerous heat index, the County Cooling Centers are available for any community members in need of a cool retreat until August 30, 2024. The Department of Community Services will be opening their buildings for use by the public with ice and water available. The following locations will be open from 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM, Monday-Friday through Friday, August 20, 2024 (unless otherwise noted in the Senior Centers monthly calendars found here https://md-queenannescounty2.civicplus.com/206/Senior-Centers) :
QAC approves solar credit pilot program
CENTREVILLE — Queen Anne’s County Commissioners have approved an agreement that will be used to generate solar credits to be applied to reduce county electrical energy costs. Paul Spencer, a representative on behalf of Ameresco Solar, originally presented the proposal to the commissioners May 28, offering an opportunity to enroll in a Credit Purchase Agreement under the State of Maryland’s Aggregate Net Metering program (ANEM), into a solar array Ameresco is aiming to construct in Cecil County. ...
Queen Anne's approves solar credit pilot program
Queen Anne’s County Commissioners have approved an agreement that will be used to generate solar credits to be applied to reduce county electrical energy costs. Paul Spencer, a representative on behalf of Ameresco Solar, originally presented the proposal to the commissioners May 28, offering an opportunity to enroll in a Credit Purchase Agreement under the State of Maryland’s Aggregate Net Metering program (ANEM), into a solar array Ameresco is aiming to construct in Cecil County. ...
Ethics Commission considers conflict of interest case
CENTREVILLE — A special advisory opinion meeting by the Queen Anne’s County Ethics Commission called into question whether a person subject to the ethics code solicited to be an exclusive vendor at a County event would have a conflict of interest. During the July 8 meeting, the ethics commission considered the question, “If a person subject to the ethics code has been solicited by a county employee to be an exclusive vendor at a county event would it violate the ethics code?” ...
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