The Local Source for News and Information Since 1980
Here’s a small joke I often repeat around the house (so slight it has never once been rewarded with a mere chuckle.) “Maybe I should get a hobby?” As it happens, I have them by the …
DENTON – For his Eagle project, Billy Quick of Denton decided it was time to pay tribute to veterans lying at rest in Denton Cemetery. With help from the community, Quick, partnered with …
Did You Know? One in five older adults will experience a mental health condition that may lead to suicidal thoughts and feelings. As loved ones and friends pass away, many older adults reflect …
How do you even know if there is lead in the soil around your home? Likely if you live in an older home built prior to 1978, that was painted or the paint was removed, it is likely there is lead in …
As you drive through Preston on Dover Road, take a closer look at the corner of Lednum Avenue. There at the corner, close to the ground is a small sign that reads "Crow's Nest.” Drive down …
Homan Hollock handcrafts wood kayaks, paddleboards, and canoes at his home in Denton, Md. After working on and around boats for all his 81 years, he now creates what he loves most. With the care …
It’s the season of good cheer, and I think it goes without saying that we all need a little bit of that right now. So this month, I won’t bore you with the tragic historical topics that I usually …
Caroline County native, Amanda Blunt, recently opened her home-based florist shop, Enchanted Blooms outside of Preston. The shop may be tiny on the outside, but it will give you a big smile when you …
Before we get to the interesting stuff, a little botany lesson is appropriate. (This is a Garden Club column after all.) Phoradendron leucarpum or American Mistletoe, is a species of mistletoe in …
Members of the Heartland Quilt Guild and Fiber Arts Center of the Eastern Shore gathered with veterans and their families for a special Quilts of Valor presentation Nov. 7 at Choptank Electric …
Investing involves risk — and so does not investing. You should know how both these types of risk can affect your ability to reach your financial goals. Let’s start with the risks …
The holiday season is such a magical time of year! All the lights, decorations, singing, cookies, going to parties, opening Christmas cards and the Advent calendar doors – the list goes on! But …
Choptank Community Health System President and CEO Sara Rich, MPA, has been named Maryland’s 2024 Community Star by the National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health. The national …
Among the more enjoyable series of books I read were the “Book of Lists,” chocked full of trivia such as “Worst places to hitchhike,” “People suspected of being Jack the Ripper,” and …
DENTON – Years ago, Ken Wood’s goal was to own a collection of classic cars – one for every day of the week. He was even eyeing a 1935 Mercedes six months ago. “I turned …
The first week of November 2024 was one of the most eventful periods in modern history. On November 7, the much-anticipated drop in the Federal Funds rate to 4.5% from 4.75% happened. Continuing …
Overwhelming debt is stressful and can have a negative impact on families already struggling to make ends meet. Household incomes sometimes change dramatically– a job is lost, a health issue …
Christmas Wishes is an annual program facilitated by the Caroline County Department of Social Services. The program’s mission is to bring a little joy and security to families in need during …
Almost 90 sophomores from Colonel Richardson High School and North Caroline High School participated in a Career Exploration Fair, hosted by the Denton Rotary Club on November 26, 2024.
The weather was perfect on Saturday, Nov. 23, for the 39th Annual Turkey Trot, hosted by Caroline County Recreation and Parks.