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Democracy " 250 years later
2+ hour, 45+ min ago (441+ words) However, as a lifelong history teacher, I came away from the holiday somewhat disillusioned. For all the flags we wave and patriotic songs we sing, I wonder how well we actually understand the history we claim to cherish. I paused…...
Storm downs trees, power lines in Rock Hall
1+ day, 16+ hour ago (232+ words) ROCK HALL " Strong storms that moved through Rock Hall on July 4 downed trees and power lines throughout town, prompting multiple road closures and power outages, according to Mayor James Cook. Among the locations affected were Mercer Avenue and Kent Avenue,…...
July 4 storms keep Church Hill firefighters busy
1+ day, 16+ hour ago (218+ words) A fallen tree rests on the roof of a home on Walnut Street in Church Hill after severe thunderstorms moved through Queen Anne's County on July 4. No injuries were reported, though the home sustained damage to its roof and siding,…...
Juvenile flown to trauma center after Galena barn fire
1+ day, 16+ hour ago (205+ words) GALENA " A juvenile sustained severe burn injuries in a barn fire early July 3 in the 33600 block of Bradford Johnson Road, according to the Galena Volunteer Fire Department. Firefighters were dispatched at 12: 34 a. m. and arrived to find a 30-by-30-foot barn/workshop…...
Lightning strike causes major brush fire in Queenstown
2+ day, 1+ hour ago (207+ words) A lightning strike Saturday caused a major brush fire on Deer Landing Lane east of Queenstown, according to fire officials. A two-alarm fire in Queenstown was controlled thanks to joint response from firefighters and farmers. Farmers were notified of the…...
Shore Regional Health Cancer Center adds community outreach coordinator
2+ day, 1+ hour ago (178+ words) As community outreach coordinator, Billings" mission is to reach community members "where they are" with information that heightens their awareness of risks, symptoms and prevention strategies for many kinds of cancer. She is available to offer presentations at trusted community…...
One killed in July 4 crash on Route 301 near Church Hill
2+ day, 2+ hour ago (150+ words) CHURCH HILL " One person was killed after a crash on U. S. Route 301 Saturday morning after an SUV was pinned under a tractor-trailer, police said. Around 9: 45 a. m. Saturday, police responded to the crash on Route 301at Roberts Station Road, just southeast of Church Hill....
Queenstown Bank supports local nonprofits through partnership
2+ day, 7+ hour ago (348+ words) Pictured with Tracy Whitby-Fairall of Queenstown Bank are Stevie Mills, Levi Rippons, Logan Rippons, Luke Rippons, Kilani Rippons and Jed Wooters with Frontline Phoenix Foundation. From left, Heather Jarrell, banking operations officer at Queenstown Bank; Hospice employees Rhonda Knotts, director…...
APTOPIX Egypt Australia WCup Soccer
3+ day, 4+ hour ago (107+ words) My Eastern Shore MD Egypts players celebrate after their teammate Hossam Abdelmaguid (4) score the winning penalty during World Cup round of 32 soccer match between Australia and Egypt in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Friday, July 3, 2026. There was a problem reporting this....
Democratic Club of Kent County to host candidate volunteer fair
3+ day, 23+ hour ago (183+ words) CHESTERTOWN " The Democratic Club of Kent County invites the public to a Candidate Volunteer Fair on Thursday, July 16, from 6-8 p. m. at Minary's Dream Alliance, 9155 American Legion Road. This event will help community members connect with candidates who will appear on the…...