An application for a 365-unit residential development near the in-construction regional medical center in Easton has been submitted to the town’s Planning Commission for review, though it’s drawing criticism from some town and county officials. The Star Democrat reports the project, Fox Chase Estates, is proposed on 112 acres of land off of Airport Road ... Read more

Heather Tarr, 30, from Arnold, Maryland, has been arrested and charged in connection with a theft scheme at the Target store in Stevensville. The total value of the reported thefts exceeds $4,500. On June 18, at approximately 3:48 p.m., Deputy Meehan responded to a report of theft at the Stevensville, Maryland, Target. Dispatch informed him ... Read more

With a major heat wave the past few days, Maryland’s new heat safety standards for workers are being put to the test, including in Easton. Dustin Otto, construction division manager for the Town of Easton, helped create a health safety and prevention plan for Easton’s public works employees. It outlines the steps the town will ... Read more

On June 16th, 2025, at approximately 9:33PM, deputies with the Queen Anne’s County Office of the Sheriff were dispatched to the Hilton Garden Inn in Grasonville, for a report of child neglect. Upon arrival, deputies met with a hotel employee who advised that two patrons, identified as James Grant of Laurel, and Carrie Zauner of ... Read more

On June 21, a structure fire occurred in the 5600 block of South Main Street, in Rock Hall, Kent County, Maryland, involving a two-story single-family dwelling. The incident was reported at approximately 4:49 A.M. and was discovered by the occupant of the home. The Rock Hall Volunteer Fire Company responded with a total of 25 ... Read more

Cooling Centers are open in Queen Anne’s County through June 28th. If you’re aware of a vulnerable community member without access to a cool environment please call the QAC Department of Community Services at 410-758-0848. The list of cooling centers is up on the Queen Anne’s County Sheriff’s Office Facebook page.

Although an official ordinance to ban single-use plastic bags in Queen Anne’s County did not pass due to a tie vote recently, County Commissioner Phil Dumenil announced a campaign encouraging the community to none-the-less bring their own bags when shopping during the commissioners’ roundtable discussion June 10. The Star Democrat reports the entire community is ... Read more

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) says the state is experiencing higher-than-average numbers of marine animal strandings compared to previous years. According to DNR, the five-year average from January to May was 10 marine mammal stranding cases. In 2025 so far, DNR says their stranding program has responded to 29. Animals found stranded included ... Read more

The Little Free Pantry on Main Street in Rock Hall is being upgraded this week. The Evening Enterprise reports the pantry was purchased by No Child Goes Hungry, a registered 501(c)3 nonprofit dedicated to the elimination of childhood hunger, one kid, one meal at a time. The Little Free Pantry is located in the driveway ... Read more

The Shelter Alliance is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Kimrose Goodall as Executive Director, effective July 1, 2025. Founded in September 2024, The Shelter Alliance aspires to establish and operate a 24/7/365 shelter in Kent County, Maryland. Since its inception, The Shelter Alliance has provided emergency accommodations in local motels, o?ering temporary shelter ... Read more