Andrea Grabenstein

1 week ago | myeasternshoremd.com | Andrea Grabenstein

KENT NARROWS — The Bay Bridge Boat Show's new location at Safe Harbor Narrows Point brought expanded opportunities for Queen Anne's County tourism while strengthening the partnership between county officials and show organizers during the April 11-13 event. After more than 20 years at the Bay Bridge Marina, the Eastern Shore's annual boat show moved to Safe Harbor Narrows Point, enhancing the waterfront experience while providing more amenities.

1 week ago | myeasternshoremd.com | Andrea Grabenstein

BALTIMORE — Maryland’s schools are showing signs of progress in reading achievement, but a new report underscores that a deep and lasting crisis remains. The Maryland READS “State of Reading in Maryland 2025: It’s Time for a Comeback After a Decade of Decline” report reveals that although incremental gains have been made among 4th-grade students, 67% still cannot read at a proficient level — a figure that mirrors the stagnation seen in eighth grade.

1 week ago | stardem.com | Andrea Grabenstein

BALTIMORE — Maryland’s schools are showing signs of progress in reading achievement, but a new report underscores that a deep and lasting crisis remains. The Maryland READS “State of Reading in Maryland 2025: It’s Time for a Comeback After a Decade of Decline” report reveals that although incremental gains have been made among fourth-grade students, 67% still cannot read at a proficient level — a figure that mirrors the stagnation seen in eighth grade.

1 week ago | myeasternshoremd.com | Andrea Grabenstein

CENTREVILLE — Sparking wider interest to its already in-demand Career and Technical Education programs, Queen Anne's County Public Schools will be introducing an electrical trade pathway for the FY26 school year following Board of Education approval April 2. According to Supervisor of Career and Technical Education Adam Tolley, electrical is a very in-demand pathway, "and this will certainly fill a need there," and assist with program overflows.

1 week ago | stardem.com | Andrea Grabenstein

Infusing dance into the community while connecting students with professionals, the Carole Cascio Found brought forth the the third annual Eastern Shore Arts Festival at Chesapeake College Todd Performing Arts Center April 5 in Wye Mills. The mission of the Carole Cascio Fund revolves around providing a different point of view through local access to the arts, and connecting mind, movement and dance, Carole Cascio Fund Executive Director Peter Pucci said.