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Five Years of Pride in Caroline

Deanna Zakes welcomes everyone to the Free Mom Hugs booth during the Caroline Pride Festival. Zakes is the regional director for Free Mom Hugs. For more information, see freemomhugs.org.
Over 700 people took to Market Street in Denton on Saturday, June 7, to celebrate Pride Month with the annual Caroline Pride Festival. This was the five-year anniversary of Caroline County’s …
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Sa'Mauria Ennals Celebrates Three Graduations in Three Weeks

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Eighteen-year-old Sa’Mauria Ennals graduated from North Caroline High School on May 29 as part of the Class of 2025. But she has a little bit more to celebrate than a high school diploma. One …
The Federalsburg town council approved leasing the building at 115-117 N. Main Street to the Chesapeake Multicultural Resource Center for use as a community hub.
Federalsburg council introduces budget, fees legislation
FEDERALSBURG – Despite the absence of the mayor and a council member, the Federalsburg town council, meeting as a quorum on June 2, accomplished several agenda items, including introducing …
Caroline County Department of Public Works Director Robin Eaton.
“Organization and efficiency”
DENTON – After a year serving as Caroline County Department of Public Works Director Robin Eaton says, “I love my job.” That job includes county road and bridge projects, …
Greensboro Mayor and Council discuss the motion to provide the Greensboro Historical Society 120 days to move from 104 E Sunset Avenue.
Greensboro Town Council Gives Greensboro Historical Society 120 Days to Relocate
GREENSBORO - The Greensboro Town Council voted during the June 5 Town meeting to give the Greensboro Historical Society 120 days to move out of their current museum space in town-owned property at …
Jeffrey Lin, center, a rising senior at Colonel Richardson High School, is a student member of the Caroline County Board of Education for the 2025-2026 school year.
Caroline school board celebrates achievements, awaits state funding numbers
DENTON – The Caroline County Board of Education began wrapping up the 2024-2025 school year by celebrating achievements of students, faculty and programs Tuesday, June 3, at the central office …
Bill Baxendale has been promoted to Facilities Director at Choptank Health, where he will lead facility operations, oversee construction projects, manage vendor contracts, and ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards across all sites. He joined Choptank Health in 2021 as Assistant Director of Facilities and Project Manager.
Choptank Health promotes Bill Baxendale to Facilities Director
DENTON - Choptank Community Health System’s leadership team recently welcomed Bill Baxendale as Facilities Director. In this role, Baxendale will lead the maintenance, safety, and operational …
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Laura Lewis, owner of the What's New Shop, in front of racks of Christian based literature.
When Laura Lewis walked into the What's New Shop to do some holiday shopping in December 2023, she had no plans to buy a bookstore business.  But that's exactly what happened!  …
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The By Faith Coffee team, from left, Alexa Good, owners Destiny and Delvin Horst, Lauren Horst, and Lindsay Halteman stand in front of tne custom-made mobile coffee trailer.
Destiny and Delvin Horst opened their By Faith Coffee trailer in August 2024 in Preston and have gained a growing and loyal following in the past 10 months. The mobile trailer is their version …
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Jamie Gordon and Alice Lloyd
In a world that glorifies busyness, many caregivers, nurturers, and women find themselves physically, emotionally, and hormonally depleted. Our last workshop in May explored actionable steps to help …
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Ann Jacobs of Edward Jones
Some financial decisions can be challenging — like whether to use your money to reduce your debt or to invest. If you already have a significant amount of debt and not a lot in savings or …
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Summer on the Eastern Shore is a nature lover’s paradise. One needs only to step outside their door to hear a symphony of bird song. The vast array of noisy little dinosaurs perched in the …
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What to Pack for Summer Camp 2025: A Parent-Approved Checklist

(BPT) - With millions of kids attending camp each summer in the U.S., parents are gearing up for the return of swim days, tie-dye crafts, and nature hikes. Whether it's their first camp or their …

Half of Americans experience financial 'FOMO'

(BPT) - Over 1 in 2 Americans (51%) have made a purchase or investment due to financial FOMO — the fear of missing out on a financial opportunity or experience. New Empower research shows a …

High School Students Can Get a Head Start on College this Summer — For Free

(BPT) - Summer is the perfect time for high school students to start exploring college-level learning and make progress on general education requirements. Now there's an easier and more affordable …