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myeasternshoremd.com | Andrea Grabenstein
STEVENSVILLE — Most of us will be grateful if we can still drive a car in our elder years, for one senior taking lessons at the Bay Bridge Airport, the sky’s the limit, because age certainly isn’t. In the Bay Bridge Airport Jim Cannon Pilot’s Lounge April 30 family and friends celebrated the 100th birthday and accomplishments of Courtney Dourell who, in his 90s, began a lifelong dream of taking flying lessons.
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myeasternshoremd.com | Andrea Grabenstein
CENTREVILLE — Queen Anne’s County Public Schools hosted State Superintendent Carey Wright from the Maryland State Department of Education for a community roundtable discussion on May 22, bringing together school officials, parents, and the local community. Wright’s visit to Queen Anne’s County is part of her tour of all 24 Maryland school districts by the end of the year.
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myeasternshoremd.com | Andrea Grabenstein
QUEEN ANNE’S COUNTY — Last year, more than 40 Queen Anne’s County residents voiced their comments regarding the proposed fiscal year 2025 budget during the first public hearing at the Kent Island Library branch. This year, only about six attended.
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myeasternshoremd.com | Andrea Grabenstein
CENTREVILLE — Inviting teams to put their head together to solve puzzles and unlock understandings of addiction, the Queen Anne’s County Drug Free Student Ambassadors hosted its second annual escape room at the YMCA May 17 and 18. The one hour escape room continued the tale of “Max,” who during last year’s escape room was a teenager caught up in the world of drug misuse.
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2 weeks ago | 
myeasternshoremd.com | Andrea Grabenstein
CENTREVILLE — Going a “Charleston step” above, the Queen Anne’s County Department of Community Services Area Agency on Aging celebrated its 20th annual Senior Summit with a Roaring Twenties theme at the 4-H Park May 16. Alongside national Older Americans Month every May, the Area Agency on Aging’s annual Senior Summit recognizes the contributions and achievements of community seniors while highlighting independent living, active aging and continually thriving engaging in the community.
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stardem.com | Andrea Grabenstein
Highlighting what America means to students individually, American Legion Auxiliaries celebrated winners of the Americanism essay contest May 8 in Queenstown. American Legion Auxiliary Posts 296, 278 and 18 applauded the writing talents of Queen Anne’s County elementary and middle school students as they answered the call to pen essays about their love of America during the annual nationwide contest. Winners through Benedict A.
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2 weeks ago | 
myeasternshoremd.com | Andrea Grabenstein
CENTREVILLE — The Centreville Rotary Club celebrated the 33rd annual Sgt. Wallace J. Mowbray Memorial Award for Outstanding Law Enforcement Officer of Queen Anne’s County at the Centreville United Methodist Church on May 15. This year’s recipient, Maryland Natural Resources Police Cpl. William Ruffner, was recognized for his quick actions in saving a choking infant, in addition to his dedicated service as a law enforcement officer.
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stardem.com | Andrea Grabenstein
WYE MILLS — Skipjacks sailed toward promising new horizons as the 2025 Chesapeake College commencement recognized 260 graduates, with 135 walking, on May 21. College President Clifford Coppersmith welcomed the Class of 2025, epitomizing the can-do Skipjack spirit. He encouraged graduates to never fear, embrace hard work and maintain connections. “Everyone has to start somewhere, and sometimes the correct way is not the easiest,” Coppersmith said.
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myeasternshoremd.com | Andrea Grabenstein
STEVENSVILLE — Celebrating 50 years of continually discovering, identifying, restoring and preserving the heritage of Kent Island is nothing less than an honor, according to Kent Island Heritage Society President Jack Broderick. The Heritage Society celebrated its golden anniversary during annual Kent Island Day festivities May 17 with proclamations, a parade and tours of historic landmarks.
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myeasternshoremd.com | Andrea Grabenstein
CENTREVILLE — As the nation prepares to recognize Memorial Day, Flag Day, and 250 years of American history in 2026, a local woman owned and operated small business is showcasing pride from sea to shining sea as a full-service distributor of flags, banners, flagpoles, accessories and now official 250th commemorative flags. Encompassing the spirit of the Eastern Shore, U.S. Flags & Foreign Flags & Poles Inc.
