Kent Island Bay Times

The Kent Island Bay Times, often referred to as the Bay Times, is a weekly publication located in Stevensville, Maryland. It is owned by Chesapeake Publishing, which also owns The Record Observer in Centreville, Maryland, and The Star Democrat in Easton, Maryland, along with several other newspapers around the Chesapeake Bay area. The Bay Times is released every Wednesday and primarily reports on news from southern Queen Anne's County, including the entire Kent Island, Grasonville, and Queenstown regions.

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'Dorchester Dreams' becomes county song

4 days ago | myeasternshoremd.com | Lily Tierney

CAMBRIDGE — Singer-songwriter Jayla Elise performed her song “Dorchester Dreams” in front of the Dorchester County Council and attending residents at Tuesday’s council meeting after it being adopted as the first ever official county song. Elise’s song showcases the pride, unity, hope and resilience that resonates across generations in Dorchester County. In “Dorchester Dreams,” Elise honors the legacy of those who have contributed to the county, including Harriet Tubman and current families.
Harriet Tubman's history is home: new historic marker unveiled in Dorchester County

5 days ago | myeasternshoremd.com | Lily Tierney

CHURCH CREEK — On Monday morning, a new historic marker honoring Harriet Tubman’s birthplace was unveiled. It is set to be placed on Maryland Route 16. The marker is the result of work by Chief Archaeologist for the Maryland Department of Transportation Julie Schablitsky, whose team seeks to help people to better understand Tubman’s early life through her home and her descendants. Schablitsky and her team began searching for signs of Tubman’s early life in Dorchester County in late 2020.
Dorchester County Council to submit five legislative initiatives

5 days ago | myeasternshoremd.com | Lily Tierney

Dorchester County Council Members are planning to submit five recommendations for the Maryland Association of County’s 2026 legislative initiatives. MACo will select four initiatives based on feedback and suggestions from Maryland’s county jurisdictions and Baltimore City to prioritize during the state’s General Assembly beginning in January. MACo’s 2025 initiatives focused on local revenue structures, infrastructural funding, the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future and clean energy.
Moore unveils investment into marginalized communities during event on Pine Street

6 days ago | myeasternshoremd.com | Lily Tierney

CAMBRIDGE — Gov. Wes Moore made a historic announcement at the historic Civil Rights meeting ground of Bethel AME Church in Cambridge on Juneteenth. Moore announced the allocation of $400 million to address discriminatory practices like redlining, mass incarceration and urban renewal in over 400 “Just Communities.”Making the announcement at the Pine Street church on the holiday designated to commemorate the ending of slavery in the United States was no coincidence.
'When do you think military force (National Guard) should be used during protests?'

1 week ago | myeasternshoremd.com | Doug Bishop

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Cambridge steps up code enforcement

1 week ago | myeasternshoremd.com | Lily Tierney

CAMBRIDGE — City Manager Glenn Steckman said Cambridge is stepping up its code enforcement as trash cans are increasingly left on the sidewalk, grass is going uncut and cars are parked in the wrong direction. “There seems to be a lack of lawnmowers in our community because the grass and grass height has been an ongoing issue in the town, and we’re having to send violation notices out,” Steckman said.
Cambridge City Council passes fiscal 2026 budget

1 week ago | myeasternshoremd.com | Lily Tierney

CAMBRIDGE — The Cambridge City Council adopted its fiscal year 2026 budget Monday night after a contentious discussion over whether or not they would hold a vote or defer the budget adoption. After hearing public comments, council members considered whether or not they needed to make further amendments or deletions that would require deferring the vote. Council member Brett Summers suggested deferring the vote because council member Brian Roche was not in attendance.
Parade, performances and history mark Juneteenth at Kennard

1 week ago | myeasternshoremd.com | Andrea Grabenstein

CENTREVILLE — A celebration of freedom, unity and heritage brought the community together June 14 as the Kennard African American Cultural Heritage Center hosted its seventh annual Juneteenth festivities. The all-day event featured an expanded parade, live music, dancing, readings by prominent Black authors, a visit from the Mobile Library, a breakfast buffet, free haircuts, basketball clinics, vendors, food trucks and exhibits inviting the public to explore Kennard’s museum and resource library.
Flag-waving and free speech unite at Centreville’s No Kings Day rally

1 week ago | myeasternshoremd.com | Andrea Grabenstein

CENTREVILLE — Amid nationwide protests the No Kings Day rally in Centreville was reminiscent more of a small town picnic. And while participants might pull up a lawn chair on the courthouse square, their message was they will not sit idly by to threats against democracy. Celebrating democracy as well as Flag Day and the 250th birthday of the U.S Army, grassroots initiative Eastern Shore Indivisible led a No Kings Day picnic and rally, June 14.
Real Estate Rumble raises more than $ 100,000 for Alzheimer's research

2 weeks ago | myeasternshoremd.com | Andrea Grabenstein

STEVENSVILLE — Showcasing a community of support to ensure no one affected is alone, a friendly competition brought in 12 teams of real estate agents from 12 brokerages to test their abilities and teamwork for Alzheimer’s awareness during the second annual Real Estate Rumble at The Edge Arena June 4.