Construction on the first full-fledged, recreational cannabis dispensary in Easton will soon begin on Elliott Road. The Star Democrat reports BloomHaus, led by Driller Ventures LLC, will start construction next week, according to owner Mae Hauschel. The Town of Easton’s Board of Zoning Appeals approved Driller Ventures LLC’s application for a dispensary back in January 2025. According to Hauschel, construction permits were approved on Feb. 16. The BloomHaus dispensary will open at 8171 El

Saturday, April 25th, it's the 16th annual Chestertown Earth Day Festival, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. This family-friendly event, on the Park Row side of Fountain Park in downtown Chestertown features a Community Trash Walk, electric vehicle car and bicycle showcase, live music, free recycling of batteries and fluorescent bulbs, free tree seedlings, and educational and information booths promoting stewardship — from solar energy to making your backyard more eco-friendly. Free paper shredding, courtesy of

Preliminary results from recent cell phone surveys of parents and staff show a largely negative perception of student cell phone use in schools. The Bay Times reports parent responses showed strong support for restricting cell phone use during the school day. About 92% of elementary school parents, 85% of middle school parents and 76% of high school parents supported restrictions. More than 90% of elementary school parents said cell phone use has a moderate or major negative impact on student l

One person is dead following a crash involving a dump truck on Rt. 301 in Queen Anne’s County on Thursday, according to Maryland State Police. Troopers were called to southbound Rt. 301 and Perlee Road on reports of a crash involving a Ford Escape and a dump truck shortly after 10 a.m. on April 9. WBOC reports police say a driver of a Ford Escape did not survive. The victim’s identity is currently being withheld. No other injuries were reported.

The Kent County Chapter of the Delmarva Pride Center is proud to announce the return of the Chestertown Pride Festival, a two-day celebration of LGBTQIA+ pride, community, and allyship, taking place Friday, May 1 and Saturday, May 2, 2026 at Wilmer Park. The Talbot Spy reports the festival marks the return of Pride to Chestertown, building on the legacy of the region’s first celebration in 2019 and continuing a growing tradition of inclusion and visibility across Maryland’s Eastern Shore.

Police on Wednesday arrested a Delaware man for allegedly stealing more than $100,000 from a Greensboro auto repair shop. The Star Democrat reports Robert Alexander Salmons, 37, was served an arrest warrant on Wednesday by the Greensboro Police Department. Salmons is charged with 11 separate counts of theft scheme: eight in the $1,000 to $25,000 range, two from $25,000 to $100,000 and one more than $100,000. Greensboro police said in a press release that Salmons is a former employee at JP Autom

Ten innovative entrepreneurs from across the Upper Shore have been selected as finalists for the 2026 STRT1UP pitch competition. They will present their business ideas live on Tuesday, April 14 at 2 p.m. on the campus of Washington College. The Evening Enterprise reports the event, which is free and open to the public, serves as a high-stakes showcase of regional talent and creativity.Finalists representing Cecil, Kent and Queen Anne’s counties will compete for a grand prize of $4,000, with $1,5

A decision by Easton Town Council could determine the future of food trucks in town, as officials consider extending the town’s current pilot program through early September. WBOC reports the pilot program, originally approved in September 2025, allows food trucks to operate on private property with permission, but not downtown or on public land. Trucks must stay at least 300 feet from brick-and-mortar restaurants, and vendors pay a one-time $250 fee. Town officials say the rules are meant to b

Join ShoreRivers the weekend of April 11 to clear trash from our roads, parks, and rivers: help protect the Bay by cleaning up your waterways! ShoreRivers and volunteers are hosting community trash cleanups as part of Project Clean Stream, a Bay-wide trash cleanup that is organized by the Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay and coordinated by local groups like ShoreRivers. Visit shorerivers.org/events to find out more about locations, days and times.

A structure fire displaced six people Saturday morning in Sudlersville, Queen Anne’s County.Fire crews were called to 204 North Church Street at 10:53 a.m. for a blaze in a two-story, single-family home. The Sudlersville Volunteer Fire Company quickly brought the fire under control within 15 minutes. WBOC reports nvestigators say the fire started inside the home and was accidental, linked to the use of a heat lamp for baby chicks being housed indoors. The home’s location directly across from the