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Tuesday, October 22, 2024Heritage awardees to be recognized at public reception
A lifelong preservation advocate dedicated to preserving a historic church and cemetery with ties to Harriet Tubman, an organization that showcases Dorchester County’s diverse cultures, an event celebrating the local men who served in the U.S. Colored Troops, and a volunteer whose efforts help ensure that maritime history is appreciated by new generations – all will be honored for their roles in helping to preserve and promote Dorchester County’s culture during the Heart of Chesapeake Country Heritage Area
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Wednesday, August 28, 2024Stroke Smart Proclamations Issued in Five-County Region Thanks to Work of UM SRH Stroke Committee
UM SRH team members and Caroline County Commissioners present during the June 25 Caroline County Commission meeting are, from left, Caroline County Commissioner Larry C. Porter; Commission President J. Travis Breeding; Nicole Leonard, BSN, RN, Neuroscience Specialist/Stroke Coordinator, UM SRH; Rena Sukhdeo Singh, MD, Medical Director, Primary Stroke Center at UM Shore Medical Center at Easton; and Commissioner N. Franklin Bartz. UM SRH leadership and team members, Dorchester County Council members and
Tuesday, August 20, 2024So. Dorchester Folk Museum Presents ''Powell Horsman''
South Dorchester Folk Museum Presents “Powell Horsman: Life of a Farmer, Waterman, Boatbuilder, Storekeeper at Henry’s Crossroads" Speaker: Tom Bradshaw Wed, September 4, 2024 at 7:00 pm Robbins Heritage Center, Dorchester County Historical Society 1003 Greenway Drive, Cambridge, MD (Maryland Avenue Extended) Tom Bradshaw was born and raised in Golden Hill. He came from a long line of watermen, farmers, and trappers. He has been a storekeeper, school bus driver, and a Dorchester County
Thursday, August 08, 2024Heritage Area Award Nominations Underway
CAMBRIDGE, Maryland – The Heart of Chesapeake Country Heritage Area (HCCHA) is accepting nominations for the 2024 Heritage Awards to recognize and celebrate those individuals and organizations within the community who have helped to preserve and promote Dorchester County’s unique cultural, historical and natural resources. The annual awards focus on five distinct categories: Individual Achievement, which recognizes a person for contributions to the heritage community by interpreting, preserving,
Monday, July 08, 2024Dorchester County Council Appoints Board Members To the Dorchester County Board of Education
The Dorchester County Council announces its appointment of two County residents to fill Board of Education vacancies created by the recent resignations of Michael D. Diaz, Sr., District 1 member, and Susan V. Morgan, District 3 member. The Council has appointed Dr. Brandy Dawson Cumberland to fill the District 1 Board of Education vacancy. Dr. Cumberland is a lifelong resident of Dorchester County and serves her community as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner for Corsica River Mental Health
Friday, May 24, 2024Dorchester County Government Welcomes Jerry Jones as the County Manager
Dorchester County Government is pleased to announce Woodrow “Jerry” Jones III as their new County Manager. In this position, Mr. Jones will play an essential role in guiding the County’s success and leadership. Mr. Jones was appointed by the Dorchester County Council, and will serve as the lead administrator for all government operations. Mr. Jones will be responsible for leading the administration and functions of all departments, agencies, and offices of the Government, as well as, the care and
