Tuesday, April 15, 2025

Encouraging report on Maryland oysters-

The Chesapeake Bay Journal

Maryland’s oyster population remains in pretty good shape, according to the state Department of Natural Resources.

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Maryland oysters on the upswing, latest survey shows - Maryland Matters

New project for Wallops!

(Shore Daily News)

Space Australia signs agreement to test air launch vehicle at Wallops

NASA’s Wallops Flight Facility will serve as the testing ground for a next-generation horizontal air-launch system following a newly signed Space Act Agreement between the agency and Space Centre Australia LLC (SCA LLC), the U.S.-based affiliate of Space Centre Australia.

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Space Australia signs agreement to test air launch vehicle at Wallops - Shore Daily News

Thank you Dispatchers!

Pocomoke City Police Department Dispatchers...

PCO Wanda Melvin

PCO Robin Tatterson

PCO Michele Merritt

The Police Department would like to Thank Our Dispatchers for going above and beyond to make sure we come home safely, it is greatly appreciated!

2025 National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week is April 13th to 19th. This week is dedicated to recognizing the vital role and dedication of Dispatchers, often the first line of communication in emergencies, always heard but never seen. It's a time to appreciate their commitment to serving the public and ensuring the safety of communities.

The Thin Gold Line is representative of Emergency Dispatchers. Although they are not always thought of when referring to first responders, their support to Police, Fire & EMS is said to be "Truly Gold".

Monday, April 14, 2025

Saturday's Weather Peak:

Somerset's Teacher of Year named-

SCPS Names Kristen Bratcher 2025-2026 Somerset Teacher of the Year

Somerset County Public Schools

April 12, 2025

PRINCESS ANNE, MD (April 12, 2025) - Somerset County Public Schools (SCPS) announced Mrs. Kristen Bratcher, 6th Grade Science Teacher at Somerset Intermediate School, as the District’s 2025-2026 Teacher of the Year.

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SCPS Names Kristen Bratcher 2025-2026 Somerset Teacher of the Year | Somerset County Public Schools

UPDATE: Chincoteague mayor is seriously injured.

(Shore Daily News)

“I want to sincerely thank the incredible Cowboys and Cowgirls who rushed to my side and took care of me until the ambulance arrived, the amazing paramedics who cared for me en route to the hospital, the medical team at TidalHealth, and the outstanding staff at Baltimore Shock Trauma."

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https://shoredailynews.com/headlines/chincoteague-mayor-injured-in-spring-pony-roundup/

(WBOC)

The Chincoteague Volunteer Fire Company says Mayor Denise Bowden was badly injured while letting a herd of horses out of a corral on Friday.

The Chincoteague Volunteer Fire Company posted to their official Facebook page on Saturday night that on Friday, April 11th, Chincoteague's Mayor Denise Bowden "was severely injured letting the southern herd out of the corral."

The fire company said that her leg was badly injured and that she was taken a shock trauma in Baltimore, where she underwent surgery.

According to the Chincoteague Volunteer Fire Company, Bowden's surgery went well, but there is "still a very very long recovery". They and many community members under the post wished the mayor a safe and speedy recovery.