Caroline Review

11/25/2025

The new addition to Martin Sutton Park-Dream City Park-was the location for a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Saturday, November 22, 2025. Dream City Park is play area designed for children ages 2 to 5 and is fully inclusive for children with special needs. The person behind the aide for the park is Patrice Flamer, a Ridgely native and CEO of Spirit and Mind, Inc., a non-organization that offers a variety of services to area youth including tutoring and mentoring, as well as help for homeless youth. Many organizations partnered with Spirit and Mind to help bring Dream City Park into being including George Belvins of All Recreation, Inc., the Caroline County Sheriff’s Department, Ridgely Public Works, Ridgely Town Commissioners, Eastern Shore Land Conservancy, Ridgely Lions Club, Burke & Herbert Bank, Ridgely Pharmacy, Ridgely Coins and Jewelry, Ridgely Historical Society, and Dawn Chase. Kennedy Thomason gives a full report on the ribbon-cutting ceremony here.

Spirit and Mind Incorporated
All Recreation
Caroline County Sheriff's Office
Town of Ridgely
Eastern Shore Land Conservancy
Ridgely Lions Club
Burke & Herbert Bank
Ridgely Pharmacy & Gifts
Ridgely Trading Post
Ridgely Historical Society

RIDGELY – A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held Saturday, November 22, to officially open Dream City Park, the newest addition to Martin Sutton Park in Ridgely. The installation is designed for …

11/24/2025

11/22/2025

If you are out and about in the next few days hunting and gathering for your Thanksgiving feast, or starting your Christmas shopping, keep your eyes open for the DECEMBER issue of the Caroline Review! Issues are out for distribution, copies landed at Clayton Farms yesterday, a perfect pairing with Christmas poinsettias!

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11/21/2025

The first ever Shore to Shine Dance, hosted by TIdes of Grace, was held on Friday, November 8 at the Benedictine School in Ridgely. The celebration was created for the special-needs community and more than 100 guests and their caregivers enjoyed the evening that included dancing, food, photos, raffles, goodie bags, and rides in limos, horse carriages and a red Corvette.

Tides of Grace Inc.
Benedictine

Tides of Grace recently hosted its first-ever Shore to Shine Dance, a fully inclusive celebration created specifically for the special-needs community November 8. The event was …

11/20/2025

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11/19/2025

The annual Freedom Fund Luncheon of the Caroline County Branch of the NAACP was held on Saturday, November 15, 2025, with the theme “Urgent! Moving Forward, People First.” It included a tribute to the branch’s past president, Dr. Willie Woods, who passed away November 5. At the event Minister Sandi Potts was presented with the Lifetime Achievement Award, Bolden-Tilghman Mortuary Service received the Business Achievement Award, Damon Nichols, Jr., a ninth grader at North Caroline High School received the Youth Achievement Award, and Trinity African American Methodist Church in Ridgely was recognized for its contributions as a faith-based organization. Kennedy Thomason gives a full report on the Freedom Fund Luncheon.

DENTON – The Caroline County Branch of the NAACP opened its annual Freedom Fund Luncheon on Saturday, November 15, with a tribute to the late Dr. Willie Woods, who passed away on November 5. …

11/17/2025

For 56 years, Drs. Dorothy and Lester Branson have been helping Caroline County residents see better through their services as optometrists, and live better through their service to their church, fire company, Freemasonry, and the town of Denton. Connie Connolly sat down with the couple, who recently celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary, to learn more about their years of work and service to their patients and community.

Denton Volunteer Fire Company
Temple Lodge 128
St Luke's Methodist Church
Town of Denton

DENTON – Steadfast dedication to their faith, their families, their profession, and the Caroline community is the hallmark of their lives. Whatever they do, Dr. Dorothy Branson and Dr. …

11/14/2025

Caroline County high schools just got a little safer with the installation of two new SaveStations at their sports stadiums. SaveStations are temperature controlled outdoor enclosures that house Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs), designed to allow public access to AEDs in outdoor locations. They were made possible as part of a partnership between Caroline County Emergency Services and the Basic Life Support Committee. Kennedy Thomason reports on the ribbon-cutting ceremony held on November 13, 2025.

Caroline County Public Schools
Caroline County Department of Emergency Services
Colonel Richardson High School
North Caroline High School
Choptank Community Health System
Caroline County Recreation and Parks

CAROLINE COUNTY – A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held on November 13 at both North Caroline High School and Colonel Richardson High School to celebrate the installation of two new SaveStations …

11/13/2025

"That old Alaska friend"

Photographer Mickey Pullen memorialized the practically rare occurence of aurora borealis viewing in Caroline County.

Pullen posted on his Facebook, "living in Alaska for many years, it was a wonderful sight to see an old friend last night. The sight of the aurora never disappoints as you watch it dance across the sky."

11/13/2025

Residents of Denton will see an increase in water and sewer rates starting in 2026. The increase will come in increments, the first increase will be reflected in the first quarter billings in April. The town council is taking this action to stabilize the town’s utility funds and to handle anticipated infrastructure costs. Kennedy Thomason reports on the new ordinances here.

Town of Denton

DENTON – The Denton Town Council has introduced ordinances that will raise water and sewer rates beginning in 2026. The proposed increases, discussed and approved for introduction during the …

11/11/2025

In the spirit of celebrating military veterans, Senior Caroline Review correspondent Connie Connolly interviewed Dr. Christian Jensen, who served in the military both before and during his career as a medical doctor. The now 92-year-old Jensen shared highlights of his time in military service, much of which was spent as a member of the United States Navy.

The Caroline Review thanks Dr. Jensen and all members of the United States military for their service to our country and community. Happy Veterans Day! 🇺🇸

DENTON – Like the fictional British ship in C.S. Forester’s series of stories depicting the era when Britannia ruled the waves, Dr. Christian Jensen is indefatigable. The Oxford …

11/11/2025

BID ON BANNERS NOW by accessing the QR code embedded in the below image! We look forward to Friday’s event (6:00 pm to 8:00 pm) at Wharves of Choptank Visitor & Heritage Center!