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New exhibit documents history of market gunners, waterfowl on Eastern Shore
EASTON — A new exhibit in downtown Easton featuring artifacts such as boats, punt guns and decoy ducks tells a history of waterfowl and the Chesapeake Bay. The Outlaw Gunner exhibit is open at the Talbot Historical Society at 25 N. Washington St. It’s based off of “The Outlaw Gunner,” a 1971 book by Dr. Harry Walsh, a gunner who grew up on the Eastern Shore and served as the Waterfowl Festival’s first president and chairman. ...
Alsobrooks visits Pine Street Market in Cambridge
CAMBRIDGE — During a visit to the Pine Street Community Market July 17, Angela Alsobrooks, the Democratic candidate for Maryland’s open U.S. Senate seat, said Maryland’s Senate race is about the 51st vote. “We now know that Maryland is really pivotal in keeping the majority,” the Prince George’s County executive said about Democrats maintaining control of the 100-member U.S. Senate. Alsobrooks said the race is not about former Republican Maryland...
'Ice Cream for Breakfast Day' a hit at Scottish Highland Creamery
OXFORD — On Tuesday morning, dozens of families in pajamas and slippers lined up outside of Scottish Highland Creamery for a chance to experience “Ice Cream for Breakfast Day.” This much anticipated event allows children and adults alike to break with the traditional breakfast of eggs and toast and instead treat themselves and their families to sweet treats. Christine Leggett, a manager at Scottish Highland Creamery, said this event has...
Research Cessna 402 Crashes In Maryland River
A twin-engine Cessna 402 crashed in the Tred Avon River about 4.5 miles south of Easton Airport (ESN) in Maryland yesterday morning, killing the pilot. Robert Merlini, 56, reported loss of engine power after taking off from Tipton Airport about 9:00 a.m., en route to Easton Airport to pick up technicians for an air-sampling flight. The airplane was found submerged in eight feet of water.
Bikes & Beers serves up cold brews and support for CF
STEVENSVILLE — What do you get when you mix delicious craft beers with great music and 500 of your best biking buddies? Bikes & Beers of course, and another fabulous charity event hosted by Cult Classic on Kent Island. There were nearly 500 riders who braved the blistering heat on Saturday, July 13 to pedal one of three different courses for a good cause. The fourth annual Bikes & Beers Kent Island featured a 15, 30, and 45-mile ride departing from Cult Classic Brewing and...
Montgomery Co. passes bill to enforce tenant safety regulations after deadly Silver Spring apartment fire
The measure was prompted by the fire at the Arrive Silver Spring apartment complex that took the life of 25-year-old Melanie Diaz last year. “We were working with members of the public and listening to their stories and what they went through during that event, and realized there was so much we could do here at the county (level) to make sure that there was better preparation for emergencies and better information sharing,” said Montgomery County Council Vice President Kate Stewart, who sponsored the legislation.
'It is unsustainable' | DC Mayor returns budget to Council without signature – says she cannot support it
WASHINGTON — The battle over D.C.’s budget continues with Mayor Muriel Bowser dealing the latest blow. Tuesday, the mayor returned the District’s budget to the Council without her signature. The symbolic gesture, just short of a veto, has no impact on the emergency bill which went into effect Tuesday.
Missing Infant Found, Father Facing Charges In DC (Updated)
An alert was issued by the agency early on July 17 as they seek the public's assistance in locating 5-month-old Rajah Leonard, who was last seen around noon in the 6000 block of 16th Street NW and is believed to be accompanied by 27-year-old Ramon Leonard. Shortly before 6 p.m....
Odenton residents vent concerns over new "Two Rivers" development in their rural community
BALTIMORE - Residents in Odenton are concerned about a new development they say is disrupting their rural way of life. For more than a decade, residents have watched the development of "Two Rivers," a master-planned community, behind their properties.The community is spread across more than 1,400 acres with more than 2,000 homes, including 1,200 single-family homes and 800 homes for people 55 and older.Community members addressed their issues while developers explained their plans during a meeting on Wednesday at the Crofton Library.Jim Holman, who lives in the community, says the new development will fracture the quiet rural lifestyle that comes with...
Bar Louie Replacement ‘Sake Japanese Steakhouse’ is Now Open
It has been more than three years since we let you know that Sake Japanese Steak House is coming to the former location of Bar Louie at Wheaton Mall (11006 Veirs Mill Rd in Wheaton). The restaurant is now in its soft opening phase and taking reservations. The restaurant menu...
168 Seasons Restaurant, Featuring Cuisine From Hong Kong, is Now Open in Rockville
168 Seasons Restaurant, featuring cuisine from Hong Kong, is now open at 316 N Washington St. in Rockville (photos by @YaoFomo). The new restaurant has taken over the location that was previously home to Xi’An Gourmet/Hot Pot for approximately five years. Xi’An has been listed as “temporarily closed” on Google, but 168 Seasons signage recently went up and the restaurant held its soft opening last week.
Salisbury small business awarded funding from Maryland initiative
SALISBURY, Md. – Funding is on the way for small businesses across Maryland. The Salisbury Dance Academy is just one of those local businesses getting help. Governor Wes Moore’s administration says it’s aiming to support local revitalization projects and activities on the Eastern Shore. 28 other businesses across Maryland will also receive the funding.
MMS Performing Arts Teen of the Week— Ronan Diederichs
KENT ISLAND — Matapeake Middle School proudly announces Ronan Diederichs as the QACPS Performing Arts ‘Teen of the Week’. Ronan was nominated for this honor by Chris Flaherty, Band Director at MMS as an eighth grader, and is now an incoming ninth grader at Kent Island High. “Ronan played in the Matapeake Band, the Marching Stingrays Band, and in a new PFY Strings afterschool ensemble at MMS. Ronan has a...
Can you know if a boarding facility is safe for your pet?
ALEXANDRIA, Va. (7News) — 7News's report on the investigation of the death of two dogs who died days apart after their stay at a PetSmart in Alexandria, Virginia has some pet owners wondering how they can know if a boarding facility is safe for their pets. Wayne Pacelle, the...
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