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5th annual Pinwheels for Prevention planting

The bright blue pinwheels were planted around Caroline County to demonstrate support for National Child Abuse Prevention Month.
CASA of Caroline hosted its 5th Annual Pinwheels for Prevention  "planting" ceremony on Wed., April 16, at the Wharves  of Choptank Visitor  & Heritage Center. The ceremony is …
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‘The worst session’

Legislators representing Caroline County are, from left, Del. Jay Jacobs, Sen. Johnny Mautz, Del. Jeff Ghrist, Sen. Steve Hershey, Del. Tom Hutchinson, Del. Chris Adams and Del. Steve Arentz.
FEDERALSBURG – For the third consecutive year, Maryland lawmakers representing Caroline County summed up the results of the 447th session of the Maryland General Assembly for county leaders …
Preston Town Commissioners from left: Nelson Anderson, Savannah Winston, and Janice Isenberg.
Preston Town Commissioners continue updating town code
PRESTON – Following a sparsely attended public hearing on March 3, Preston’s Commission held a special meeting on April 14 to continue discussing updates to the town code. The project has …
Discussing the Caroline County Comprehensive Plan update are, from left, County Attorney Stewart Barroll; Planning Commission members Hannah Cawley, Jeff Jackson, Keith Bilbrough, Roger McKnight; and Assistant Director of Planning Leslie Grunden. In the inset, County Planner III Olivia Vidotto.
Work on County Comp Plan update begins
DENTON – As the Caroline County Department of Planning and Codes gears up to update the county’s Comprehensive Plan, the Planning Commission discussed a 2022 survey and will soon seek …
Andrew Buffenmyer, left, receives the 2025-2026 Teacher of the Year award from CCPS Superintendent Dr. Derek Simmons.
North Caroline’s Andrew Buffenmyer named Teacher of the Year
RIDGELY – A history teacher at North Caroline High School was named the 2025-2026 Teacher of the Year for Caroline County Public Schools during an April 10 ceremony at Cowbarn Events in …
Tina and Milt Nagel, right, receive a Maryland Century Farm sign during an April 3 ceremony in Annapolis. With them are, from left, Harrison Palmer, executive secretary of the Maryland Agriculture Commission; Maryland Department of Agriculture Secretary Kevin Atticks; Sen. Johnny Mautz and Gov. Wes Moore.
Nagel Home Farm earns Maryland's Century Farm designation
ANNAPOLIS – Gov. Wes Moore honored Milton and Tina Nagel of Federalsburg April 3, presenting them Maryland's Century Farm designation for their Nagel Home Farm. The couple received the …
Election for Preston Town Commissioner will be held April 28.
Nelson Anderson and Scott Messick Run for Preston Town Commission Seat
One seat is up for grabs this year on Preston’s Town Commission. There are two candidates in the running: Incumbent Town Commissioner Nelson Anderson, and Planning Commission member Scott …
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POTTER HALL
A testament to our area’s roots in agricultural exportation, the original portion of Potter Hall was built at Potter’s Landing along the Choptank River in Williston in 1750 by Captain Zabdiel Potter. The Federal-period home was finished by Zabdiel’s grandson William, a War of 1812 Brigadier General, in 1808.
The Caroline County Historical Society is hosting the first-ever Sweet Caroline Historic Homes Tour on Saturday, May 17, 2025. This self-driven tour will include five sites with seven historic …
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Tolbert Rowe brings his thoughts on financing and his common sense every month.
With all the changes and moving parts associated with the new presidential administration, many of us are finding it difficult to keep up. Since President Trump's inauguration on January 20, everyday …
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: The Easton Branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) is pleased to announce the opportunity for a Mature Woman’s Grant to females ages 25 and over who …
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“In this world, nothing is certain except death and taxes.” This thought was originally penned by Benjamin Franklin and has been alluded to probably millions of times since. Fast forward to the …
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One thing we had this past winter here in Caroline County was true winter weather. We saw more than one snowfall and quite cold temperatures. Writing this column during the first week of March, …
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How bird flu differs from seasonal flu − an infectious disease researcher explains

There is currently no bird flu vaccine for people.

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How do hurricanes affect baby names?

Spokeo compared data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and Social Security Administration to see how storm names impact baby names.

A Springtime Twist on Classic Chicken Soup

(Family Features) This Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup calls to mind those classic brothy soups from when you were a kid but with a flavorful spring twist. Serve with fresh cucumber sandwiches for a veggie-forward meal.