Working in the Shadows: The Unseen Community of Eastern Shore Writers
By R. Douglas Fields Hardworking watermen are Eastern Shore icons, but there is a hidden community of workers in the Chesapeake region that few people know about. “OMG—Yeah!” Liza Roe said she was surprised to learn that there was such a large community of people like her working on the Shore. Roe is a poet. […]
UM Shore Regional Health Recognizes Team Members for Service
–University of Maryland Shore Regional Health (UM SRH), a member organization of the University of Maryland Medical System, recently honored team members with service award presentations. Ken Kozel, UM SRH President and Katie Halen, Vice President, Human Resources, hosted the service award luncheon at the Tidewater Inn, honoring over 20 recent retirees and celebrating those with service milestones of 10 to […]
The Darkness and The Light By Jamie Kirkpatrick
I wonder: where do our memories reside, and why, all of a sudden, do they bubble up from the sea of our subconscious fifty, sixty, even seventy years later? I was probably eight or nine years old. It was spring break and my mom and dad had loaded up our big blue Buick and […]
County Raises Code Violation Fines to $5,000, Adopts Property Maintenance Update After Debate
Dorchester County leaders voted Tuesday to raise the maximum penalty for a range of local code violations to $5,000 and adopt an updated property maintenance code, saying the changes are needed to align with state law and give the county better tools to address unsafe housing and nuisance properties. The action followed a public hearing […]
UM SMG – Aesthetic and Reconstructive Surgery Welcomes New NP
University of Maryland Shore Medical Group (UM SMG) – Aesthetic and Reconstructive Surgery, an affiliated medical practice of the University of Maryland Shore Regional Health, a member organization of the University of Maryland Medical System. has welcomed Brooke Calhoun, MSN, CRNP, RNFA, to the practice in Easton. A skilled nurse practitioner with extensive experience in […]
Mid-Atlantic Symphony Orchestra announces 2026 Elizabeth Loker International Concerto Competition winners.
The Mid-Atlantic Symphony Orchestra concluded the fifth annual Elizabeth Loker International Concerto Competition on Sunday, March 15 at the Todd Performing Arts Center, presenting an afternoon of exceptional performances by three outstanding young soloists performing complete concertos with the full orchestra. Violinist Sophia Werner was awarded First Prize and also received the Audience Prize following her performance […]