Attraction Magazine

05/05/2026

Be part of the relaunch of the Good News * Good Art * Good Culture in the June issue of Attraction Magazine.

The June issue deadline is May 10, and it will be distributed May 26-27 to the hundreds of locations on the Eastern Shore.

Reach out to Debbie at [email protected] for more information.

04/28/2026

I am tickled to be taking on the legacy of "Good News" with Attraction Magazine. We are preparing for the relaunch with the June issue. If you are interested in being a part of this chapter of Attraction Magazine, reach out to me at [email protected]. Deadline for ads and content is May 10. -- Debbie Bowden

03/23/2026

Introducing the new face of Attraction! You may be familiar with our owner-to-be. Deborah Bowden is currently the publisher/editor of the Caroline Review magazine and the Caroline Review.News digital newspaper. Debbie began her career in the newspaper business and took a circuitous path that led her back to publishing. Before striking out on her own, she was the Director of Caroline County Economic Development & Tourism. She earned degrees in journalism and political science, and she is a graduate of Leadership Maryland and Shore Leadership. Debbie says, “I am so excited to continue the legacy of Attraction Magazine - to bringing beauty and joy and other 'Good News' to readers in the mid-shore area!" Debbie will print both magazines independent of each other and you can look for her inaugural Attraction issue in June! Welcome, Debbie!

03/19/2026

12/04/2025

Our Editor, Jennifer Latham, has been the one putting Attraction's pages together for over 20 years. Please take a moment to read her final Positive Thoughts column found on page 6 of the print or digital edition.

12/03/2025

We have some bittersweet news to share in this month's issue. Please take a moment to read this article with an announcement from Publisher, Allison Rogers.

By Allison Rogers In 1979, Attraction magazine was founded by Louise Hawkins. It started out as a bi-weekly insert in the Howard County News covering social and sporting events. In the early 1980s,…

12/01/2025

According to Bob Valliant, the Town Observation Post was located near where the tennis courts are now. Local volunteer posts were part of the Ground Observer Corps during the Cold War between 1955 and 1959 and were responsible for spotting low-flying enemy aircraft.

By Cathy Schmidt Bill and Sara Benson were close cousins of mine who lived up the street from my family. Throughout their lives they enriched those who surrounded them with their community involvem…

11/28/2025

It's delivery day for the Ho-Ho-Holiday edition of Attraction! 🎅🏼 This one is full of festive GOOD NEWS featuring the artwork of Nancy Hammond on the cover. Pick up a copy of the December issue beginning today and continuing over the weekend!