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Kent County Public Schools is offering free meals during the summer for all children 18 and younger. The Evening Enterprise reports no application is required and children do not have to be enrolled in Kent County Public Schools. Meals will be available for pickup Mondays through Thursdays, now through Aug. 8th at Galena Elementary School, HH Garnet Elementary, Rock Hall Elementary and Kent County High School.

Queen Anne’s County Government is asking residents what they would like to see at the Old Outlet location at Kent Narrows if it were re-developed? Officials point out that Queen Anne’s County Government does not own this property, they’re simply gathering ideas and feedback from the community to share with the property owner. Find out more on the Queen Anne’s County Government Facebook page.

Chestertown Police report that over the weekend, several locations in town were victims of crimes related to Pride flags and related items. In a Facebook post, the department says officers have been working diligently on these incidents and have identified numerous suspects, who are not local to the area. Appropriate charges will be forthcoming. The post goes on to say this type of hate will not be tolerated, and if you are a victim of anything similar, contact police at (410) 778-1800.

A prisoner who took off from the Anne Arundel County Jennifer Road Detention Center last week was nabbed in Queen Anne’s County. James Cash Gregory, of Washington D.C. escaped late Thursday morning and was arrested Friday morning after State Police and other agencies located him in Queen Anne’s County. Gregory now faces multiple charges in Anne Arundel County District Court including theft, trespassing, concealment of a dangerous weapon, and now escape 2nd degree.

Turtles in the spotlight in Queen Anne’s County, where June is Turtle Awareness Month. Experts say turtles face numerous threats, including habitat loss, pollution, illegal trafficking, and climate change. Many turtle species are now endangered, and it is our collective responsibility to protect them, and the Chesapeake Tidewater Region, including Queen Anne’s County, is home to a variety of turtles—11 of Maryland’s 19 species, to be exact. Ways you can help them include assisting turtles crossing roads, but only if it is safe for both you and the turtle. Avoid disturbing nesting turtles or those laying eggs. Protect and promote turtle habitats whenever possible, and never remove or transport turtles to different regions.

Monday night’s Chestertown Mayor and Council meeting happens at 6pm with a number of items on the agenda. They’ll discuss payment of bills and operating funds on hand. Also, Steven Atkinson is scheduled to be appointed to the Zoning Board of Appeals. Members and the mayor will hear reports from the town manager and the police chief. Talk will also go to community block grants, energy efficient products and the location of the downtown bathroom.

A final call to share your thoughts on the future of Bloomfield, the historic house in White Marsh Park. Your feedback will help guide a Preservation Plan and future use of the site, but time is of the essence as an online survey about it closes Friday,
June 14. You can find a link to the survey on the Queen Anne’s County Facebook page.

Queen Anne’s County is laying the criteria for its Free Laptop Program. Those eligible must live in the county, show proof of address, and be enrolled in at least one government assistance program or meet specific federal poverty guidelines required by the state. Some laptops are being given away on Family Fun Day, Saturday, June 22nd, from 1p to 4p in Centreville.

Students learning the value of local agriculture were recognized for their essays during the Queen Anne’s County Public School Board of Education meeting recently. Back in April, seventh grade students were invited to participate in hands-on educational experiences to learn about Maryland’s crucial homegrown farming industry. After the two-day event, students penned essays to showcase what they discovered and answer the question, “How did your experience change the way you view agriculture?”

65 year old Paul Koronowski of Rock Hall is charged with driving while impaired by alcohol, driving while under the influence of alcohol, and driving while under the influence of alcohol. Police say Koronowski was released to a sober driver after being issued the traffic citations. He also was charged with failure to obey properly placed traffic control device instructions, failure to stop at a stop sign and failure to drive on the right half of the roadway when required, reports the Evening Enterprise.