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Free book talk on Revolutionary War issues set for May 3
Andrew Lawler’s novel, “A Perfect Frenzy: A Royal Governor, His Black Allies, and the Crisis that Spurred the American Revolution,” will forever change one’s understanding of the American Revolution, and sheds light on the origins of America’s present-day conflicts...
Club spearheads DMM cleanup
The Kiwanians spent a morning clearing debris, trimming pathways and freshening up DMM grounds to ensure they were safe and welcoming for families attending DMM’s recent Easter egg hunt. Their efforts helped create a clean, enjoyable environment for children...
Katelin Reiner selected as Kiwanis Teenager of the Year
At a recent Middlesex County Kiwanis Club meeting, Kiwanian Joyce Allan, this year’s Teenager of the Year co-chairman, announced the winner of the 2026 Middlesex Kiwanis Club Teenager of the Year, Middlesex High School (MHS) senior Katelin Reiner.
Katelin is...
‘A Taste of Art’ opens at library in Deltaville
The Middlesex County Public Library (MCPL) system’s latest art exhibit, “A Taste of Art,” featuring paintings by Judy Bumgardner, opens this month at MCPL’s Deltaville branch. The public is invited to a 4-6 p.m. reception on Monday, April 13....
Dubai resident visits with Urbanna’s Andersons
Dubai is home to Retha McFarlane, who recently visited friends in Urbanna, Amy and Andy Anderson, owners of Urbby marina. They met when the Andersons lived in Dubai, where Andy was working for DuPont.
She said, “Dubai is difficult to...
Blue Crab Arts and Crafts Fest will be May 23 and 24
The fourth annual Blue Crab Arts and Crafts Festival will take place May 23 and 24 in Hartfield on the grounds of the Chesapeake Bay Croquet Club at 1860 Twiggs Ferry Road. The festival features original, handcrafted works of...
Renowned bay filmmakers visit Urbanna for information on ospreys and geese
Chesapeake Bay writer Tom Horton and renowned bay photographer David Harp came to Urbanna last week working on a film for Bay Journal on ospreys and geese.
Horton is a longtime Maryland writer on the bay. He started his journalistic...
Brent and Becky’s announces events
The Bulb Shoppe and Gardens at Brent and Becky’s are open Monday-Saturday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., through Dec. 19. They are closed for holidays on Monday, May 25; Friday and Saturday, July 3 and 4; Monday, Sept. 7;...
Mitchell Essay Contest winners announced
SCW’s Leylah Smith wins first place
St. Clare Walker Middle School (SCW) sixth grader Leylah Smith won first place honors in the Friends of Urbanna (FOU) John Mitchell Essay Contest.
The annual essay contest is offered for all six grade...
Hundreds expected at Deltaville Maritime Museum Easter egg hunt
The Deltaville Maritime Museum will welcome families for its annual Easter egg hunt on Saturday, April 4, from 1-3 p.m. at 287 Jackson Creek Road in Deltaville. The free community event invites children to bring their baskets and enjoy...
