The public is getting a chance to weigh in on the Maryland Transportation Authority’s plan to rebuild the Chesapeake Bay Bridge and learn more about the environmental impact study. Three virtual and in-person public hearings have been announced, allowing people to review the alternatives and environmental impacts draft, learn about the MDTA’s recommended plan, and ... Read more

An 80-foot Maryland Department of Natural Resources icebreaker fought through up to twelve inches of ice on Monday to free watermen who had been stuck in Rock Hall Harbor for more than two weeks. ABC 7 News reports the icebreaker, A.V. Sandusky, was dispatched to the Eastern Shore town after frigid temperatures locked in dozens ... Read more

One person is in critical condition and four others, including three first responders, were treated following a carbon monoxide incident in Cambridge on Sunday. WBOC reports according to the Rescue Fire Company of Cambridge, volunteers were dispatched to a home on Pine Street on Feb. 8 after a concerned person contacted them about a possible ... Read more

The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp, founded by the late actor and philanthropist Paul Newman, will open its new Queenstown location in spring 2026 and is seeking energetic, compassionate and creative seasonal weekend program specialists for upcoming Family Camps. These positions will provide hands-on experience for individuals pursuing careers in education, human services, healthcare, ... Read more

Kent Center, Inc. operating in Chestertown, has been served with an order of summary suspension as confirmed the Maryland Department of Health Friday morning. This means that the license is now suspended. According to the Kent County News, Department of Health officials noted this is not a license revocation at this time; per the order, ... Read more

At its recent meeting, the Queen Anne’s County Board of Education unanimously appointed Matt Kibler as superintendent of schools. His four-year contract begins July 1. The Evening Enterprise reports Kibler has been the interim superintendent since June of 2025. Before that, he served as assistant superintendent and as director of accountability and implementation for Queen ... Read more

Accumulated snow and ice following the region’s first major winter storm caused access issues for businesses, residents and road crews across Chestertown and Kent County, prompting both town and county officials to acknowledge challenges while highlighting extensive cleanup efforts. According to the Kent County News, several Chestertown businesses reported that snow and ice blocked entrances, ... Read more

Four parents spoke at the February 3 Caroline County Board of Education meeting about the school system’s decision not to allow spring sports teams to use the NCHS stadium field for home games. The Caroline Review r eports CCPS originally announced the decision in November 2025, explaining that the stadium field had undergone extensive improvements ... Read more

The Caroline County Board of Education heard recommendations for altering the current academic calendar to make up for multiple inclement weather days, and voted to accept a draft 2026-2027 school year calendar with a pre-Labor Day start, at their February 3 Board meeting. The Caroline Review reports CCPS had built three “snow days” into the ... Read more

The Caroline County Sheriff’s Office issued a warning to residents Tuesday morning, Feb. 3, 2026, about a phone scam in which callers claim to be members of law enforcement. The Caroline Review reports the Facebook alert was posted by the office at about 8:15 a.m. The scam involves a caller claiming the resident has a ... Read more