Early voting will be held from Thursday, October 22nd through Thursday, October 29th, according to the Maryland State Board of Elections.  Early polling places will be open from 7 AM to 8 PM every day.  Caroline County locals can vote early at the Health and Public Services Building at 403 S. Seventh Street in Denton.  There are two early voting places in Queen Anne’s County. Voters can go to the Kent Island Fire Department on 1610 Main Street in Chester, or the Queen Anne’s Office Building Conference Room on 110 Vincit Street in Centreville.  Talbot County can vote early at the Easton Firehouse Bingo Hall at 315 Leonard Rieck Drive, and Kent County can vote at the Public Library at 408 High Street in Chestertown.  Anyone who is eligible or registered to vote can vote early in Maryland. 

Queen Anne’s County officials have confirmed a case of rabies in a feral cat colony on a farm in the area of Kling’s Lane in Church Hill.  Officials say any trapping of cats will be limited to the affected colony and done only as needed, and that there is no indication the rabies issue extends broadly into the Church Hill community right now.  The County Department of Health notified locals in the immediate area on October 16th.   The overall risk of rabies remains low, but they are asking locals to remain vigilant, especially in areas where rabies cases have been found.  Queen Anne’s County officials remind pet owners to keep their pets rabies vaccinations up-to-date.  Queen Anne’s County animal services will be offering a rabies clinic during their Fur Festival Saturday, October 24th at the 4-H Park in Centreville from noon to 3.  They add if you plan to bring in a feral cat for a vaccination, please leave them in a trap for the safety of the staff.  You can report unusual or aggressive animal behavior to Queen Anne’s County animal control at 410-758-2393.