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WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND – February 20, 2024 During the March 19, 2024, Worcester County Board of Education meeting, Katie Addis, a board member representing District 6, raised concerns and inquired about the 2024-2025 school budget. Superintendent of Schools, Lou Taylor, became irate and reprimanded Addis for her scrutiny of the budget and her frequent visits to the finance office to investigate spending matters. Watch the exchange below: At a previous board meeting in February, other members of the board declared their confidence in the administration by stating they do not question the budget. The video of the meeting can be…
The US Senate voted 50-47 to confirm Nicole G. Berner, a Maryland labor lawyer, as the first openly gay judge on the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. What does sexual preference have to do with an appointment unless personal desires are to be partial to judgements? Republicans initially voiced opposition to her nomination, referring to a union brief she signed in 2017. However, Democrats supported her citing her endorsement by major labor unions and civil rights groups. Maryland Senators Chris Van Hollen and Ben Cardin endorsed Berner, highlighting her extensive legal experience and qualification for the role. The 4th…
Delaware’s Republican presidential primary has been called off due to a unique turn of events. The state’s lawmakers moved swiftly on Tuesday to pass a bill amending Delaware election law, allowing them to cancel the scheduled April 2 primary. Democratic Governor John Carney wasted no time in signing the bill into law. The decision to cancel the primary was triggered by former South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley’s decision to suspend her campaign. Haley withdrew her name from Delaware’s primary ballot last week, leaving Donald Trump as the sole contender. However, a legislative intervention was necessary as Haley withdrew after the…
While Baltimore offers a plethora of attractions, Maryland has fantastic birdwatching opportunities beyond the city. From Chesapeake Bay to the Atlantic, Maryland boasts excellent birdwatching destinations with a wide variety of bird species. When planning your trip to Maryland, make sure to include these must-visit birdwatching spots in your itinerary. Worcester County Worcester County, with its vast Atlantic shoreline, is perfect for spotting native flora and fauna. Assateague Island in this county is a great spot to encounter a diverse range of animals, from glossy ibises and black-crowned night-herons in salt marshes to Baltimore orioles, American goldfinches, and cedar waxwings…
The effort to preserve Virginia’s agricultural and forested land will get a streamlined process of protection from future development, following legislation that will become a law later this year. Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin signed the bills from Sen. Todd Pillion, R-Washington, and Del. David Bulova, D-Fairfax, that created the Office of Working Lands Preservation by consolidating state resources for grant easements, legally enforceable mechanisms that prevent development on land in perpetuity. “Currently there is no one entity solely focused on conservation of workinglands,” Pillion said while presenting the bill in January. “Forestland owners and farmland owners are frequently one in…
Primary season is here. If you need to register to vote in Maryland, aren’t sure if you’re registered, or are curious about same-day voter registration, we’ve got key details for you. When is Maryland’s 2024 primary? The official primary day in Maryland is Tuesday, May 14, although early voting and mail-in voting are also options for voters. (More on that below.) Maryland voter registration info: How can I register to vote in Maryland? Is same-day registration available? First, make sure you’re eligible to register to vote in Maryland (check on that here). If you are, then you can either register…
Technically’s 2023 Delaware Tech Company of the Year has come a long way in 2024 so far, and it’s gotten even bigger by cutting back on its lows. Today, 30 years later, the company has a new name and brand. Ardent Process Technologies, or simply Ardent for short. Over the past few years, the company has transformed from a small company that uses federal grants for research and development projects to a fast-growing commercial green tech company working to develop products that capture and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Ta. These changes led the company to change its identity to one…
College Park, Maryland – Sidney Lewis, Hannah Rank and Diamond Williams all hit home runs in the Maryland State Softball Tournament. On Sunday, they defeated Fairfield 10-2 at Maryland Softball Stadium. The game was the Terps’ third game of the weekend as host of the Maryland State Softball Tournament. Hannah Rank’s first career home run 🔥🚀Terps lead by 3 pointsB4 | Maryland 5, Fairfield State 2 #FearTheTurtle pic.twitter.com/fGY1EGZfbP— Maryland Softball (@TerpsSoftball) March 17, 2024 Maryland (11-14) fell behind by two runs in the first inning, but scored all 10 points without scoring. Lewis’ two-run homer in the third inning…
