Entries from August 2008

August 31, 2008

STUDENTS LEAD THE WAY

Tuesday, September 2
5:00 pm @ Student Union Rotunda
with
Rep. Elijah Cummings & Rep. Donna Edwards
Frank Kratovil – 1st District Congressional Candidate

August 30, 2008

GOP ELECTED OFFICIALS ENDORSE FRANK KRATOVIL

Two Republican County Commission Presidents Say Kratovil is Best Pick to Represent the Eastern Shore
STEVENSVILLE, MD – Two elected Republican county leaders from Eastern Shore counties today announced that they are crossing party lines to endorse Frank Kratovil in the First Congressional District race. Roy Crow, President of the Kent County Board of Commissioners, and [...]

August 30, 2008

NEW BUSES FOR THE BAY BRIDGE

Gov. Martin O’Malley has announced that the Maryland Transit Administration is adding buses to routes that cross the Bay Bridge.
Six weekday round trips are being added to routes 922 and 950, which travel from Kent Island to Annapolis and Washington.
The move is intended to help ease congestion on the bridge while an eastbound lane remains [...]

August 29, 2008

Anne Arundel Medical Center (AAMC) hosts an “AAMC Joint Pain Seminar” on Thursday, Sept. 4, from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. at the Kent Island Volunteer Fire Department in Chester, Md. for regional residents suffering from or interested in learning more about joint pain.  The event is free and open to the public.  Attendees can register [...]

August 28, 2008

THREE EVENTS ON THE SHORE

Guided Tuckahoe Creek Canoe Trip
Saturday, Aug. 30 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.; $6
Tuckahoe State Park, Lake Boathouse, 13070 Crouse Mill Road in Queen Anne (Caroline County)
Join park staff for a relaxing and educational guided canoe outing along Tuckahoe Creek.  Reservations required by calling 410-280-1668.
Raptor Show
Saturday, Aug. 30 from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.; FREE
Pocomoke [...]

August 28, 2008

Governor O’Malley Announces Preservation Of 214 Acres Of Forest And Farm Land On The Eastern Shore

Governor Martin O’Malley announced preservation of more than 214 acres of forest and farm land in Queen Anne’s and Worcester counties through Maryland’s Rural Legacy program.
“These conservation easements protect the culture, environment, and history of our rural communities, while enabling landowners to continue to own and use their property for [...]

August 27, 2008

Maryland Expands Public Health Care Services

Governor Martin O’Malley announced that three Maryland counties and one community hospital will receive awards totaling $500,000 over the next year to increase the number of Maryland residents with access to dental health care.
Three grants, made available by the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene’s (DHMH) DHMH, have been awarded to local health departments in [...]

August 27, 2008

KIOCC RACE

This weekend is the Kent Island Outrigger Race, around Kent Island on Saturday. On Sunday, we are having TWO standup paddleboard dealers bringing their wares to Kent Island Yacht Club (East of Maui Annapolis and Freedom Surf Virginia Beach). There will be close to a dozen boards with paddles available for those who want to [...]

August 27, 2008

Taste of Kent Narrows

The 3rd Annual Taste of Kent Narrows on October 11, 2008 looks like  a fun time for the whole family. Festival-goers get to sample specialty items from local restaurants.
Artisans and crafters are  invited to set up a booth at the festival and sell their wares.  Space is available for restaurants, artisans, crafters [...]

August 27, 2008

TURTLE RELEASE

The Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center released three three Kemp’s ridley sea turtle names  named Snap, Crackle and Pop at   Cape Charles on Aug 26.
The turtles were rescued last month from the cooling water intake canal of a nuclear generator station by the Marine Mammal Stranding Center in Brigantine, New Jersey. They came [...]