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Wye River Upper School Prepares for Growth and Development
Wye River Upper School (WRUS) Board Chairman Greg Wannenwetsch has announced the school has begun a strategic planning process to prepare for important changes and development going forward. ... read more

Talbot Bank Supports Talbot Mentors With Donation
The Talbot Bank, a member of Shore Bancshares, Inc., is supporting Talbot Mentors’ efforts on behalf of the children of Talbot County. ... read more

Habitat for Humanity of Talbot and Dorchester Counties AmeriCorps Members Assist in Iowa Flood Recovery
Two AmeriCorps members from Habitat for Humanity of Talbot and Dorchester Counties joined more than 500 Habitat for Humanity AmeriCorps*State and National AmeriCorps* and AmeriCorps VISTA members and ... read more

The Economic Black Cloud Has a Silver Lining in TC
Leading Talbot County businesses through the current economic climate presents inherent challenges. Alan Silverstein IOM, acting President and CEO of the Talbot County Chamber of Commerce (TCCC) is no ... read more

SIngle Parent 101 Launches New Magazine
New parenting magazine focused on the unique needs of single parent families gets its start in Maryland. ... read more

Kent Island Jewelry Store Theft / Suspect
On 07/02/2009 at around 1030 hours Mr. Slacum 3rd came into the Kent Island Jewelry Store to look at Jewelry. The staff waited on Mr. Slacum 3rd who picked out several rings that he liked and indicate ... read more

Barbers on the Bay
Now, Barbers on the Bay, brand new in Stevensville, offers the best of old-fashioned barbershop services with all the modern amenities. ... read more

Kent County Did Not Properly Report Convictions To MVA
The Maryland Office of Legislative Audits says Kent County's Circuit Court Clerk did not properly report convictions for serious driving violations to the state's motor vehicle administration. ... read more

Inappropriate Texting Lands Man In Jail
A man has been sentenced to six months in jail for sending texts messages to an 11-year-old girl asking for nude photos. ... read more

QA Looking For New Advisory Board Members
The Queen Anne's County Department of Social Services is recruiting for Advisory Board Members now that several members have left the board. ... read more

Chestertown Has New Police Dog
Chestertown reportedly is getting a new police dog. ... read more

Kent Island Elementary Playground Fire Arson
Fire investigators say the fire that damaged new playground equipment at Kent Island Elementary School causing $35,000 was deliberately set. ... read more

Eastern Shore Event Announcements

Children to Make Puppets at Library
On Monday, July 13, at 10:30 a.m., children entering grades 1 – 5 are invited to a puppet-making craft program in the Easton branch of the Talbot County Free Library. ... read more

Kent County Waterman's Day
A tradition of this small fishing village, Waterman's Day celebrates the men and women of Rock Hall, who have and still do, make a living fishing local waters. ... read more

Eastern Shore 4th of July Celebrations
A listing of several celebrations throughout the Eastern Shore! ... read more

Arts Council Events through August 2009
Check out these great events! ... read more

Traffic Safety Press Release
The Chesapeake Region Safety Council and the Kent and Queen Anne's counties Traffic Safety Office announce an opportunity for young drivers between the ages of 16-24 for Defensive Driving Education cl ... read more

Widow/Widowers Social
This group offers social events and dessert/discussion groups, along with networking, for those who have lost their spouse. ... read more

Plein Air–Easton! Call for Volunteers
The 5th Annual Plein Air–Easton! Competition & Arts Festival is seeking volunteers to help with this exciting event, to be held July 20-26, 2009. ... read more

“Express Yourself” at Teen Summer Reading Party
On Wednesday, July 8 from 2:30 – 4:00 p.m., the Kent Island Library will host the first of two “Express Yourself” parties for teen summer readers. ... read more

KIFA Photo Show "Other" Category Added
The Photography Show committee has decided to include an "Other" Category to be included in the "13th Annual Photography Show"! ... read more

Stress and Prayer
The public is invited to a discussion and audio chat about releasing stress through prayer by Ron Mangelsdorf, C.S.B., on Tuesday, June 30, from 2 to 3 p.m. at the First Church of Christ, Scientist, E ... read more

Small Pirates Required at Library
All small pirates should report for duty Thursday, July 9, at 10:30 a.m., in the Easton branch of the Talbot County Free Library for award-winning actress Mary Ann Jung’s Pee Wee Pirate Show. ... read more

Tilghman Island Summer Seafood Festival
Enjoy local seafood, live music, crab races, crafts, Queen and Little Miss contests, artisans, and a fireman's parade. ... read more

Be sure to check out our Events Calendar for more Eastern Shore events.

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