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Ramp closures near Bay Bridge cause controversy
STEVENSVILLE, Md. — Ramp closures on Kent Island designed to prevent beach travelers from causing gridlock on local side roads are proved controversial on Memorial Day as tens of thousands made their way home from coastal resorts. Some Kent Island residents claim the cure is worse than the disease.
Thank you for your service
EASTON — Michael Feehley and Tom Carlson are on a mission. The two veterans want young people to respect veterans and understand the sacrifices they have made. On Friday, Feehley and Carlson, with the help of some students, put up dozens of flags along the drive at the Easton Elks Lodge. The veterans replaced the...
Vibrant road mural designed to attract visitors
STEVENSVILLE — The Historic Stevensville Arts & Entertainment District recently announced the completion of a vibrant road mural on Love Point Road in downtown Stevensville. In collaboration with Queen Anne’s County, the project was made possible through a Maryland Department Housing and Community Development Community Safety Works Grant aimed to enhance pedestrian and road safety while celebrating the cultural identity and heritage of the community. A portion of the grant...
Local Students Awarded Scholarships to Foster Future Caroline County Educators
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FY25 proposed budget public hearings draw crowds
CENTREVILLE — With passion for the community and open dialogue, Queen Anne’s County commissioners held three public hearings for resident feedback regarding the proposed FY25 budget on May 20, 21 and 22. County administrator Todd Mohn presented an overview of the proposed budget. Tax rates are proposed to remain the same as the prior year with the property tax rate at $0.83 out of $100 of assessed value and the income tax rate of 3.2%. ...
Lodging tax increase proposed for St. Michaels
ST. MICHAELS — On Wednesday evening, the Commissioners of St. Michaels discussed a new proposal to address a potential increase to the town’s accommodation tax, the tax charged to travelers when they rent lodging. The topic raised controversy during the town election earlier this month. Commission President David Breimhurst said the reason he added the subject to the agenda was due to concerns brought up during a Talbot County Tourism...
Zeidman resigns from CWDI board
CAMBRIDGE — Cambridge Waterfront Development Inc. board member Rich Zeidman has resigned from the board. Zeidman, who was appointed to the board by the City of Cambridge in 2018 and reappointed in 2021, mentioned the progress that CWDI has made and his desire to spend his retirement years in actual retirement as reasons for his resignation. “Former Mayor Victoria Jackson-Stanley made it clear those 6½ years ago that my appointment...
Field of flags at Idlewild park
About 40 people helped raise hundreds of American flags at Idlewild Park and the Talbot Community Center on Wednesday. The Flags For Heroes displays have been a tradition since 2012, a community service project of the Rotary Club of Easton. The flag displays are sponsored by companies and individuals. Proceeds benefit local heroes’ requests and the Youth and Community Fund. Sponsorships are still available. To donate, go to flagsforheroes.org. The Star Democrat will print the names of sponsors and their heroes on Flag Day, June 14.
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