A vision years in the making officially came to life as the Caroline County Commissioners joined local officials and dignitaries to officially break ground on the long awaited North County Regional Park. Once complete, the park will feature walking trails, athletic fields, playgrounds, gathering spaces, and outdoor recreation opportunities that will give families, kids, athletes, and visitors a place to connect .

The Centreville town council awarded a contract for municipal curbside solid waste collection services without an additional contract for curbside recycling to Big Tyme Trash LLC in the amount of $363,864 per year for a three year term. MyEasternShoreMD.com reports the town received a total of six bids for solid waste services and the public works department recommended Big Tyme Trash LLC for award as the most cost effective and responsible bidder, to offer the best overall value to the town. The town’s current trash contract expires June 30, Matthews said, and approval of Big Tyme Trash will raise quarterly utility bills $5 per quarter.

A road rage incident on Route 50 in Stevensville, turned into a felony arrest on the evening of May 3. Queen Anne's County Sheriff's deputies responded to the area of westbound Route 50 and Duke Street at approximately 7:47 p.m. after receiving a report that a driver had pointed a firearm at another person on the road. Deputies then noticed that the suspect vehicle was sitting directly behind Deputy Eckhardt's patrol car. Deputies approached the vehicle and identified the driver as 59-year-old Brian Normand of Mobile, Alabama. He was taken into custody to be detained without incident.

Delaware State Police arrested a former Ridgely officer on rape charges last week in connection to an off-duty incident that allegedly occurred while he was employed with the Ridgely Police Department.William Paskey, 33, of Harrington, Delaware, was charged with second-degree rape, a felony, on May 5. Paskey was released last week after posting $20,000 secured bond.According to a press release from Delaware State Police, investigators began looking into an allegation against Paskey in May 2025. Paskey was employed as a law enforcement officer during the time of the alleged rape at the since disbanded Ridgely Police Department.

Two men were killed in a two-car crash in Federalsburg on Friday, according to police.Maryland State Police say around 11:30 p.m. on Friday, troopers from the responded to Federalsburg Highway, east of Wright Road, for a reported two-vehicle crash. The Star Democrat reports the drivers of a Chevrolet Camaro, a 20-year-old man, and Kia Soul, a 45-year-old man, were both pronounced dead on the scene by Caroline County emergency medical services personnel, Maryland State Police said. According to preliminary investigation, "the Camaro was traveling eastbound on Federalsburg Highway when, for unknown reasons, crossed over the broken yellow center line, entered the westbound lanes, and struck the Kia," police said. Police believe impairment and speeding may have been factors in the crash.

Former two-term Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan will deliver the commencement address to Washington College’s Class of 2026 on Sunday, May 17. The Evening Enterprise reports during the ceremony, Hogan will be awarded an honorary Doctor of Laws degree in recognition of his career in public service. Commencement will start at 10 a.m. on the front lawn, and is open to the public.

The process for building a new boardwalk on the beach in Betterton is underway. Kent County News reports on Saturday, workers for North American Millwright Services: The Performance Company, worked on the framing structure beyond the orange construction tape and trenches.The boardwalk is being built in time to welcome guests as the weather warms, and the beach approaches their busiest season. The Betterton Boardwalk Replacement is a Kent County Project, and work is being scheduled for it around the same time as the historic Rigbie Steps replacement.

The Queen Anne’s County Office of the Sheriff is warning the public about a growing scam targeting gas stations, especially elderly individuals. WMDT reports authorities said suspects are approaching customers and offering to “help” pump gas. After the customer leaves, the scammer improperly hangs up the nozzle so the transaction stays active. They then use the victim’s credit card transaction to fill their own vehicles or even sell gas to others for cash. Scammers are also using what has been called the “screw method,” where the suspect places small screw in the nozzle cradle so the pump does not properly reset to idle, allowing charges to continue on the victim’s card.

EASTON — Mayor Megan Cook introduced a $30.4 million budget for the upcoming fiscal year to the Town Council on Monday. According to the Star Democrat, the budget, Cook explained, was constructed around four main “puzzle pieces”: safety, services, amenities and finances. While delivering the budget, Cook touted different services and departments throughout the town, recognizing the Easton Police Department, public works, and parks and recreation for positive progress so far in 2026.Some main spending areas in a draft version of the budget include:Police: $9.2 millionPublic works: $7 millionEngineering: $1.4 millionEconomic development: $518,000Fire: $329,000Parks and recreation: $203,00

The Queen Anne’s County Office of the Sheriff is seeking information regarding the whereabouts of 40-year-old Andrew “Drew” Hobby. Hobby has not been seen or heard from since March 22.Hobby was last seen at the Chester River Medical Center in Chestertown while seeking medical treatment. He was discharged from the medical center a few hours later and has not made contact with his family or friends since. The Kent County News reports Hobby is described as being of very thin build and with a goatee. He has a large blue cross tattoo on his left forearm, and a sizable motorcycle burn on his right leg. Police said Hobby has previously been known to be in Queen Anne’s County, Kent County and Baltimore City.