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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…
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....
Easton traffic dashboard gives residents detailed look at crash trends
EASTON — Residents can now easily access traffic statistics online thanks to a new traffic dashboard released by the town last week. The Easton Interactive Traffic Dashboard allows users to view up-to-date vehicle, pedestrian and bicycle data from 2018 to the present. It includes maps, charts and filters that allow users to see crash information based on time of day, where the crash took place and the weather circumstances. Residents...
The Emerging Strategy for Getting the Biggest Gas Guzzlers Into EVs
A small share of drivers, mostly in rural areas, consume disproportionate amounts of gas. Burlington, Vt., now offers extra incentives for residents who drive more than twice the average local mileage. State policymakers in California, Maryland and Washington have considered similar policies. The average American drives about 13,500 miles a...
Change to stop signs a positive, city manager says
CAMBRIDGE — About five months after the City of Cambridge began turning off certain downtown traffic lights and replacing them with three- and four-way stop signs, the traffic lights are officially coming down. At a City Council meeting on July 8, the council voted unanimously to remove the traffic lights at six intersections where stop signs have been installed. In a July 1 memo addressed to the City Council, Cambridge...
Annapolis Man Dies in Easton Plane Crash
The Maryland State Police are investigating a fatal plane crash that occurred this morning in Talbot County. The pilot, identified as Robert Eugene Merlini, 56, of Annapolis, was the sole occupant of the twin-engine Cessna that crashed into the Tred Avon River. At 9:38 a.m., troopers from the Maryland State...
Gentle Nights: How Natural Sleep Aids Are Making Waves
People everywhere have witnessed a notable upswing in natural sleep aid use over recent years. With a greater understanding of possible side effects from traditional sleeping medications and how natural solutions may foster healthier sleeping cycles, more are turning towards nontraditional solutions to increase nighttime restfulness. This shift can also be explained by an increased understanding of proper sleeping hygiene and natural remedies supporting better rest cycles.
The best feature of ‘College Football 25’ is an unexpected one
It just felt so good to be back. After completing my workload for the Tuesday morning it was time to do something over a decade in the making: Fire up College Football 25 for the first time. As I outlined here earlier in the week the plan was clear, as it has been so many times before, which is to start a new dynasty with Navy.
PSU meets Army in Capital Hockey Classic
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Monumental Sports & Entertainment (MSE) announced today that the inaugural Capital Hockey Classic – an exciting college hockey double header at Capital One Arena – will debut this winter. Taking place on Thursday, December 12, the first game of the event will feature a contest between Army and Navy’s club hockey teams, followed by a matchup between Army and Penn State’s Division I programs.
Third Annual Annapolis Songwriters Festival To Take Place In September
The Third Annual Annapolis Songwriters Festival is set to take place Sept. 12–15 in Annapolis, Maryland. Presented by Rams Head in partnership with BMI and Visit Annapolis & Anne Arundel County, the four-day function will include ticketed performances and free showcases, inspired by its longstanding sister, the Key West Songwriters Festival.
Arrest made after motorist fired shots at driver on Bay Bridge
A Maryland Transportation Authority Police investigation revealed that a person fired shots at another vehicle while driving on the westbound span of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge in June. The suspect in that "non-contact" shooting was arrested by police this week, a release said. Police officers reported that a person in...
Maryland Facing Exodus; Residents Leaving These Five Places in Droves
Maryland is located in the Mid-Atlantic region of the United States and has a population of approximately 6 million. Despite its rich history, diverse culture, and magnificent environment, not every town in the state is equally enticing to reside in. Certain places have low wages, inadequate education, high crime rates,...
Rabid raccoon found in Davidsonville, health officials urge caution
A raccoon found in Davidsonville on July 15 tested positive for rabies, according to the Anne Arundel County Department of Health. The department is asking anyone who may have had contact with the raccoon, or whose pet may have new unexplained wounds, to contact them at 410-222-7254 Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. or 443-481-3140 after business hours.
Some magical thinking on Biden, Trump | READER COMMENTARY
Has the editorial board been spending too much time in The Sun? First, Armstrong Williams suggests that former President Donald Trump invite President Joe Biden to the Republican National Convention. Now, the board expects Trump to denounce his climate change hoax claims (“A cool way Republicans can lower the temperature,” July 16).
Army, Penn State men’s hockey teams slated to play in Capital Hockey Classic event in Washington D.C. in Dec. 2024
Monumental Sports & Entertainment announced Wednesday that the inaugural Capital Hockey Classic – a college hockey double header at Capital One Arena – will debut this winter. Taking place on Thursday, Dec. 12, the first game of the event will feature a contest between Army and Navy’s club...
AACPS Earns National Award for Excellence in Financial Reporting for 41st Consecutive Year
Annapolis, MD - Anne Arundel County Public Schools’ Financial Operations Office has earned the Government Finance Officers Association’s Award of Excellence for the 41st consecutive year. The award, given for the school system’s Certified Annual Financial Report for Fiscal Year 2023, “has been judged by an impartial panel...
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