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RIDGELY – Marquis “Cat” Roberts may not have nine lives, but he’s thankful for all the second chances he’s been given. As a teen and younger adult, when Marquis encountered cops in …
Seeds in the ground, new life abound! I come from a long line of gardeners but missed the gene. When my grandfather lived in this house, the entire backyard was one huge garden. I’ve made several …
We welcome you to the first installment of the Caroline Antique Treasures (CAT). CAT is a monthly article that will feature various antique treasures from around the area. If you have an …
There is a quiet kind of heartbreak that happens in animal shelters when a good dog slowly becomes part of the background. Not because he has done anything wrong. Not because he isn’t beautiful …
On a chilly, rainy May 11, riders from the Police Unity Tour Ride-In came through Caroline County. Mickey Pullen was there to capture the riders as they made their way through toward Annapolis. …
Lions and neighbors joined in as Denton Lions held a ribbon cutting of their Little Free Library on May 17. May 17 was National Little Free Library Day.
Key takeaways • Despite their tax advantages, just 14% of adults include a 529 plan in their education savings strategy, according to a 2025 Edward Jones and Morning Consult study. • 529 …
These days, the internet is part of almost everything we do, from checking email to paying bills, shopping and keeping in touch with friends and family. It makes life easy, but it also comes with …
Thanks to the Caroline Foundation, the YMCA of the Chesapeake is continuing its mission of community-centered service in Caroline County. As a “non-profit, Christian based organization committed to …
DENTON – What began as a kindness towards a family friend has only enhanced what is now a passion project for Denton native, Colonel Robert Rouse of Blackstone, Virginia. Rob, 54, a member of …
Some dogs are like wildflowers pushing up through cracks in the pavement. You look at them and wonder how something so soft kept growing after everything they’ve been through. That is Tazz. …
On Thursday before Easter, a friend asked me a very simple question, “when will mortgage rates go back down?” Quickly I answered, “not anytime soon.” Her head and shoulders dropped and in …
Madison Horton Madison Horton is the Shelter Program Assistant at Martin’s House and Barn. She initially joined MH&B as a Shelter Monitor in October 2025 and was promoted to Shelter …
The loss of family and friends stays with you. Grief experts say that you never really stop grieving, and that remembering those who die is an important element in processing grief. Amy Cawley …
DENTON – In celebration of America’s 250th birthday, you can experience an art and history exhibit in one at Denton’s Museum of Rural Life – courtesy of Katie Tribbett’s 5th grade Gifted …
This training breaks down what emotional distress can look like during pregnancy and the first year after birth for both fathers and mothers , helping participants recognize patterns that are …
I am proud to be serving as the new Executive Director for CASA of Caroline and am excited about the opportunity to shine a light on the Heart of Caroline, our abused and neglected children in the …
When people hear the word “grant,” it often sounds like free money available to anyone with a good idea. In reality, grant funding is structured very differently depending on whether you are a …
If you owe more than $1,000 in tax liability, you might have heard the phrase "estimated payments." Since the US has a pay-as-you-go tax system, it is only right to include an estimated payment. …
Makin' Memories is a glimpse into ag-business through the words of Kristin and Levi Hayman, poultry and row crop farmers from Greensboro. Each month, they will give you a peek into life on the farm. …