A suspect is in custody following the report of a threat made to Washington College. Kent County News reports around 7 p.m. Tuesday evening, Jan. 20, due to a credible threat received by Chestertown Police, lockdown procedures were implemented to ensure the safety of students and staff. Students and staff were notified via text and ... Read more

Are you interested in learning about homelessness in Kent County? These topics will be discussed Thursday, Jan. 22 at a community meeting hosted by The Shelter Alliance from 5 to 6 p.m. at Christ First United Methodist Church, 401 High St. in Chestertown. Also, the public will have an opportunity to meet the nonprofit’s Executive ... Read more

Kenneth Bradley has filed an appeal after receiving a maximum life sentence without the possibility of parole last month for the murder and kidnapping of Tiyavauna Britt. The Star Democrat reports Bradley, 43, was sentenced to life without the possibility of parole plus an additional 30 years on Dec. 19. In September, a jury found ... Read more

Queen Anne’s County Sheriff’s deputies took a report recently regarding suspected real estate fraud in Grasonville. The complainant advised he was contacted by an unknown subject who claimed to be a private landlord looking to rent his residence in Grasonville for $1,300 a month. The suspect persistently requested a $70 application fee prior to meeting ... Read more

More than 9.2 million acres of land across the Chesapeake Bay watershed are now permanently protected from development, according to newly released data collected through 2024. WBOC reports the figures, released by partners with the Chesapeake Bay Program, show protected lands now account for about 23 percent of the watershed’s total land area. The milestone ... Read more

ShoreRivers is accepting applications from college students and recent graduates for two Easton-based summer internships, the Elizabeth Brown Memorial Internship and a communications internship. The Evening Enterprise reports the application deadline for both internships is the end of January. The Elizabeth Brown Memorial intern will gain experience in a variety of activities including restoration, scientific ... Read more

Public concern deepened at the January 13 Oxford Commissioners meeting as town officials laid out the circumstances that led to the condemnation of the Robert Morris Inn at 314 North Morris Street, and residents warned that delays could result in permanent damage to one of Oxford’s most historic buildings. According to the Talbot Spy, Town ... Read more

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources Forest Service is providing Volunteer Fire Assistance grants to 55 volunteer fire departments in 17 counties across the state. The funded projects help volunteer fire companies enhance wildland fire protection in rural communities. The Evening Enterprise reports among the grant recipients are Galena Volunteer Fire Company in Kent County, ... Read more

The County Commissioners of Kent County, Maryland applauded the inclusion of $6.2 million in Congressionally Directed Spending toward construction of a new wastewater treatment plant in Millington. The current wastewater treatment plant was constructed over 60 years ago. Although major upgrades were completed in 2002 and extensive repairs were made again in 2010 following a ... Read more

Concerns about Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activity in Talbot County figured prominently in discussions before the Police Accountability Board (PAB) during 2025, according to the board’s newly released annual report. Board members said residents—particularly within the Hispanic community—have expressed fear and confusion about recent ICE actions and have asked repeatedly about their rights and ... Read more