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🚧 Roadwork Update on US 50 West in Queenstown, MD
The time displayed is local to the original 511 traffic site in Maryland. Attention drivers in Queen Anne's County: roadwork activities are currently underway on US 50 West, stretching between Outlet Center Drive and Main Street. This construction is causing significant impacts on traffic flow. Motorists are advised to seek alternate routes when possible and to expect delays in this area. Drive cautiously and be mindful of construction crews and equipment. Your patience and cooperation are appreciated during these necessary infrastructure improvements. Stay tuned for further updates on this ongoing project.
🚧 Update: Ongoing Roadwork on US 50 East in Talbot County, MD
The time displayed is local to the original 511 traffic site in Maryland. Travelers in Talbot County should be aware of an active closure on US 50 East due to roadwork, affecting the area between County Mile Post 20.55 and Mile Post 21.2. This construction could impact traffic flow and possibly cause delays. Commuters are advised to plan their routes accordingly to avoid any inconvenience. Keeping the community informed on traffic updates ensures a smoother travel experience for everyone involved. Stay updated on this and other traffic events to ensure a safe and efficient journey.
Kent Island Estates receives open space funding following lot sale
CENTREVILLE — Through the sale proceeds of unbuildable lots in the Kent Island Estates Community, Queen Anne’s County Commissioners donated $17,508.90 to the Kent Island Estates Community Association. The funds are to be used for infrastructure and open space improvement and new playground equipment at the community’s public beach property on Queen Anne Road. During the southern Kent Island Phase one sewer project, surplus vacant lots deemed too small or environmentally sensitive for development were donated to the county for tax write off, according to...
Civil rights group, AKA ask Cambridge council to support renaming Malkus Bridge
CAMBRIDGE — A wave of pink and green formed among a sea of residents and visitors at the start of a Cambridge City Council meeting on May 20. The pink-and-green-clad women, members of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, had come to the City Council meeting with members of the Caucus of African American Leaders to ask that a resolution regarding the Frederick C. Malkus Jr. Bridge be introduced. “You may...
Reminder: City Secretary's Office Limited Hours on May 17
City Secretary's Office will be open on Friday, May 17, 2024 from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Please contact the City Secretary's Office at 903-515-9301 or email rcockerham@chandlertx.com for additional information.Visit here for more details.
For All Seasons is growing with the Latino community
EASTON — For All Seasons, a behavioral health and rape crisis center serving the Eastern Shore, has had what could be described as a long and continuously adapting relationship with serving the local Latino community. Ivy Garcia, director of Latino services at For All Seasons, said it began in 2006 when she was hired as an interpreter for the nonprofit. Garcia said though the work she was doing at the time was important, the more she talked to the local community, the more she realized...
🚧 Resurfacing of Main Street and Church Hill Road Scheduled in Queen Anne’s County
The time displayed is local to the original X account in Maryland, USA. Residents and commuters in Queen Anne’s County should prepare for roadwork as the Maryland Department of Transportation has announced plans to resurface sections of MD 18 (Main Street) and MD 213 (Church Hill Road). The projects are set to begin on Sunday, May 19, and are anticipated to take approximately two weeks for completion at each location, contingent upon favorable weather conditions. Motorists are advised to plan accordingly and may seek additional details at https://t.co/uAG1ZifYJA.
Queenstown Legion donates to Veterans Affairs
QUEENSTOWN — The American Legion Benedict A. Andrew Post 296 in Queenstown, including the Ladies Auxiliary and the Sons of the American Legion, recently donated $16,000 to the Veterans Affairs (VA) Maryland Health Care System for the benefit of veteran patients throughout the state. The donation will directly support veterans who receive their care at the Baltimore, Loch Raven and Perry Point VA Medical Centers, as well as the Cambridge VA Outpatient Clinic. Thanks to the support of the American Legion Benedict A. Andrew Post...
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