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Cancer Survivor and Tutor Christine Chen Found Solace—and Treatment—Within the St. John's Community
Santa Fe tutor Christine Chen has an unusual medical history that has intersected with St. John’s College in unexpected ways. Her children, Kai and Mika, are now eight and six. In January 2018, on the same day she gave birth to Mika, doctors discovered she had a massive abdominal tumor masked by the pregnancy. Twelve hours after delivery, Chen found herself in an examination room at the University of New Mexico Cancer Center.
Pet of the Week
Blue is 6 and a half-years-old and just a happy go lucky boy. His favorite things are fetch, riding in the car, going on walks, and meeting new people. Not only is Blue an adventurous pup, he is also trained. He knows place, sit, paw, and lay down. He also walks great on a leash and rarely ever pulls. Blue does well with certain dogs and prefers a female companion. He has met a staff members children and did well. This guy is the epitome of loving, he will give you kisses and fall asleep on your lap. Even with all of these amazing qualities, Blue has been with the shelter since July 4th with little to no interest. He is patiently awaiting his family and he has grown so much we know he could make a family complete. He may be the missing piece to your puzzle. Meet him at Queen Anne’s County Animal Services, 201 Clay Dr., Queenstown or call 410-827-7178 ext 23 for more information.
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...
Cove Point Park Sports Courts to Temporarily Close for Renovations
The Calvert County Department of Parks & Recreation announces the temporary closure of the Cove Point Park sports courts for demolition and replacement. The closure is anticipated to last several months. Beginning on Monday, July 22, two tennis and pickleball courts closest to baseball fields three and four will close....
CPD June Officer of the Month named
CAMBRIDGE, Md. – Pfc. White was named the Cambridge Police Department’s Officer of the Month for June. Pfc. White has been employed with the agency since September 2023. Cambridge PD says they are proud to have him as a part of their team. We want to hear your...
Wine of the Week: La Capranera IGP Campania Fiano
This weekend at Piazza Italian Market we are tasting a white wine from Campania on the shores of the Tyrrhenian Sea, the La Capranera IGP Campania Fiano ($17.50) from a winery in the Capaccio-Paestum area in the province of Salerno. Campania is home to some of Italy’s greatest indigenous grapes (Aglianico Greco, Fiano and Piedirosso) and the location of some of Italy’s most iconic images-the Amalfi Coast, Cilento National Park, Mt. Vesuvius, Naples and Pompeii. The southern verdant landscape of Cilento contains ruins of ancient Roman temples. Winemaking has flourished in Campania for millennia, beginning with the most ancient and renowned white wine, Falerian.
Making Magic with Nathan Coe Marsh (A05)
July 19, 2024 | By Kirstin Fawcett (AGI26) Nathan Coe Marsh (A05) caught the magic bug when he was 11 years old. “A friend of my parents was an amateur magician, and he came over and at our dinner table levitated a dollar bill,” Marsh says. “I was fascinated by it.”
Exciting Heavy Games Await at 2024 Sherwood Park Highland Gathering
Heavy Games return to Broadmoor Lake Park for the Sherwood Park Highland Gathering featuring the iconic caber toss, with competitions running from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday. Total of 25 athletes competing, with 2 categories for male competitors and 1 open category for women. Only 300 participants across...
Meet Nancy Maina, 2024 Veteran VIP honoree
Editor’s note: McKnight’s Home Care, McKnight’s Senior Living and McKnight’s Long-Term Care News are profiling the McKnight’s 2024 Women of Distinction honorees daily from July 1 to Aug. 13. For additional McKnight’s Women of Distinction content, visit this page. Nancy Maina is a kind,...
'Jugging' on the rise in Maryland: Annapolis police share safety tips
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (7News) — A new crime trend known as "jugging" has made its way to the DMV, prompting local police to issue a warning to residents. The Annapolis Police Department said jugging is a form of theft that includes robbery, typically when a suspect follows a victim from a financial institution such as a bank, ATM, or check cashing service.
Small Plane Crashes Into Maryland River; One Pronounced Dead: State Police (UPDATED)
A small plane crashed on the Eastern Shore of Maryland on Tuesday morning and one person has been pronounced dead after being pulled from the water, state police confirmed.Multiple agencies were called at around 9:30 a..m. in Talbot County to the 6800 block of Travelers West Circle in Easton, where…
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.
SP Gold Team Wins Co-Op Baseball Championship
Losing 5-2 in the top of the seventh inning, Severna Park's 15U Gold team was down to its last three outs in the Platinum Division Championship game of the 32-team Anne Arundel Co-Op Baseball League in late June. Mathew Marsella continued his clutch hitting over the season by starting off...
Cruisin’ with Christine: New Londonderry Residents Barbara Pratt and Phillip Gibson
Over the last ten years, the Spy and Londonderry on the Tred Avon have worked together on stories about this unique retirement community that educates both its residents and the community at large. With the new addition of Christine Harrington as Londonderry’s CEO, it was decided that we would follow Christine as she learns about the nooks and crannies of this beautiful campus.
House of the Week: The Albanus Phillips House, circa 1913
One of Cambridge’s landmarks is the façade of the boiler building in the complex of the Phillips Packing House. Two towering brick smokestacks with acronyms of four alphabet letters arranged vertically down the smokestacks are symbols of the Phillips’ family’s impact upon the history of Cambridge. The Phillips Packing Company was founded in 1902 and soon became the largest employer in Dorchester County. Its steady growth over time grew into an empire.
Motorcyclist killed in crash involving pick-up truck in Calvert County
CALVERT COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) — Deputies in Calvert County said a man is dead after his motorcycle collided with a pickup truck in Lusby on July 14. The Calvert County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) said deputies went to Nursery Road and Maryland Route 4 for a crash just after 7 p.m. After investigating, deputies […]
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