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Getting lost in the stacks
CHESTERTOWN — “Let’s open a brick-and-mortar bookstore,” wasn’t exactly the phrase on many entrepreneurs’ lips in 2004 when a newcomer to Chestertown saw the potential in a storefront in the 100 block of Cross Street and thought he would give putting a used book store in there a try. As owner, Tom Martin, tells it, he and wife, Lizzie, had only been in town a couple of times at the behest of friends who wanted them to visit, when they started exploring real estate with...
Trojans extend win streak to 4
WORTON — Freshman Dylan Peralta jumps for joy and simultaneously throws his arms around senior teammate Ethan Clark, after Clark’s goal in the 28th minute gives Kent County High School a 2-0 lead Thursday in a varsity soccer match at Trojan Stadium. Joining in the celebration are junior...
Tight battles: Our experts predict winners, scores of Week 4 Delaware HS football games
We are back for another year of predicting the winners and scores for high school football games throughout Delaware each week. We’re off to a good start, as each of our four experts has been correct on at least 79% through the first four weeks. ...
Delaware's Bloom Energy: Expensive Lessons Repeated
Delaware’s partnership with Bloom Energy in 2011, which led to massive subsidies for the production of fuel cells that relied on natural gas, is emblematic of the state’s pattern of political expediency and corporate profits taking precedence over long-term sustainability. The Bloom Energy deal, driven by closed-door decisions, is not an isolated case. Similar issues are now being seen in Delaware’s Low-Income Solar Program, which, like the weatherization programs and the Delaware Sustainable Energy Utility (DESEU), is benefiting corporate vendors more than the residents it was designed to help.
Talbot County discusses draft legislation for cannabis operations
EASTON — The Talbot County Council and Planning Commission held a lengthy work session Monday to discuss draft legislation regarding cannabis zoning. On June 1, state legislation took effect providing local governments additional flexibility to change requirements for cannabis businesses. Planning Commission members discussed potential zoning requirements for cannabis businesses that generally fall under three categories: dispensaries, growers and processors. They honed in on concerns about the odors that emanate...
Seniors bring concerns to county officials at Town Hall meeting
GRASONVILLE — Thursday afternoon, Sept. 19, seniors from around the county met with county officials during the fifth Seniors Town Hall meeting. Town Hall meetings like this one were first initiated in 2012, offering an opportunity through the years for seniors to express concerns they have about quality of life issues within the county. Previous meetings were held in 2014, 2019, and 2023. This year’s town hall was hosted to address concerns related to transportation, housing, medical, safety and community services. ...
QAC Drug-Free Student Ambassadors make strides in raising awareness among youth
QAC kicks off their QAC Goes Purple campaign every September taking a stand against substance abuse. Partnering this year with the QA Soccer Club they brought a variety of agencies to the league’s opening day which provided vital information, giveaways and activities for the youth. Among the activities the QAC Drug Free Student Ambassadors provided an obstacle course which taught lessons about the dangers of substances, shared messages and explained how they pertain to real life situations. As they shared this information they altered their messages to provide age appropriate information to the kids participating. ...
New hire in Rock Hall tackles water improvements
ROCK HALL — Project Manager and Utilities Supervisor Jack Steen didn’t need much time on the job to see how hard his crew work around town. As of Sept. 12, the date of their council meeting, with just ten days employed by the town, he had nothing but praise for them. He provided Mayor James Cook and the Rock Hall Town Council a glimpse of the tasks his five-man crew did regularly last month. ...
Talbot County looks into restrictions on food processing residuals
EASTON — Restrictions on the storage of food processing residuals are in the works for Talbot County. The county’s Planning Commission and County Council held a preliminary work session Tuesday to discuss regulations for the residuals, which are animal waste from the food processing process. Earlier this month, Caroline County passed a bill to restrict the storage of the residuals, which are often referred to as dissolved air flotation, or...
Mautz' first goal proves to be game-winner for Saints
ST. MICHAELS — Johnny Mautz hadn’t played high school soccer before this season. Judging by the celebration he triggered midway through Tuesday night’s second half, his St. Michaels High teammates are elated he decided to give the game a go this season. Ethan Royer crossed a ball that Mautz converted into what proved to be the game-winning goal, as the Saints rallied from a halftime deficit to notch a 3-2...
Veterans court helps with services
We are grateful for a warm reception to our request for a letter of support for standing up a Veterans Treatment Court in District 3 serving Cecil, Caroline, Kent, Queen Anne’s and Talbot Counties. The Talbot County letter of support represents the fourth of the five counties we have requested letters of support from. Deputy Director Lei Ellingson of the Queen Anne’s Veterans and Military Alliance (“VAMSA”) and Commander Chad...
Yost's hat trick paces Bucs
STEVENSVILLE — It took Kent Island High’s field hockey team some time to adjust to life without graduated standout Megan Carpenter last year. Without Carpenter — who was seemingly everywhere on the field — the Bucs dropped their first three games, and were outscored 8-7 through their opening five games. That has not been the case this season. ...
QACPS makes history with All-State Dance Honors at both high schools for first time
CENTREVILLE — Queen Anne’s County Public Schools is proud to announce that three talented students have earned All-State honors in Dance for the 2024-2025 school year, marking a historic achievement for our dance programs. Senior Catrina Gromley of Queen Anne’s County High School has become the school’s first-ever All-State Dancer, standing out as one of only 26 students across Maryland to be selected for this prestigious honor. QACHS Dance teacher Kristen Tyler extended heartfelt congratulations to Catrina, along with her fellow nominees, senior Savanah Vega...
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