Controversial sewer line to be built on Kent Island

The Maryland Board of Public Works approved a controversial new sewer line for Kent Island. The $33 million project aims to remove contaminated water from flooded septic tanks, but conservation specialists fear that the new construction will overdevelop the Eastern Shore.

Board grants controversial wetlands license to Kent Island developer

Wednesday, Lt. Gov. Boyd Rutherford and Treasurer Nancy Kopp voted in favor of granting a wetlands license to a Kent Island developer, despite complaints from residents and previous application rejections.

DNR Breaks Ice to Help Watermen

Maryland Department of Natural Resources ice breakers hit the frozen waters around the Chesapeake Bay to open up the channels for area watermen who’ve been frozen out of business since the sub-freezing temperatures hit the area.

Gov. O’Malley Celebrates the Completion of Better, Faster Internet

Gov. O’Malley, Sen. Mikulski and Howard County Executive Ken Ulman celebrated the completion of the One Maryland Broadband Network at Kent Island High School Tuesday, touting the benefits of the faster, more reliable internet at the school.