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Bay Times and Record-Observer The Bay Times and Record-Observer is a weekly newspaper serving all of Queen Anne's County. The Bay Times was founded in Stevensville, Md., by Christopher J.

and Mary Lou Rosendale in 1963. The very first edition of the Bay Times in November 1963 was a memorial edition dedicated to President John F. Kennedy, who had been shot and killed the week before. The front page consisted of a single headline – The County Mourns – and a picture of the president. Publishing the Bay Times was truly a family effort for the Rosendales. Their first office was in their

back kitchen in their large, old two-story home at Love Point on Kent Island. Chris did the writing and photography; Mary Lou did all the advertising, addressing and mailing. They took turns delivering the newspaper. As soon as the Rosendale children were old enough to write they helped hand-address and stamp the newspapers before they got a second-class mail classification. The Bay Times cost 5 cents a copy in 1963 and subscriptions ran $1 a year. Ads cost 95 cents an inch. The paper started out as a tabloid then went to broadsheet, averaging 14 pages a week. (The Rosendales included an apology for the inconvenient size in the first broadsheet edition, explaining they were forced to change the size due to cost.) When the Rosendales sold the paper in 1974 to Augustine Publishing it had a paid circulation of 4,600. The Bay Times returned to its original, reader-friendly tabloid size in October 1987. It was owned for many years by Chesapeake Publishing Corp. Today, the Bay Times is owned by Adams Publishing Group. It publishes each Friday now in compilation with the county’s longest running publication, The Record Observer and has a paid circulation of over 6,000. Newsstand cost is $2.25 per issue. The mission of the Bay Times Record Observer is to inform and educate the public, to promote community participation, and to provide a forum for public debate.

UPDATE: The day-long search for a missing Centreville woman has ended safely. The Queen Anne's County Office of the Sher...
14/07/2025

UPDATE: The day-long search for a missing Centreville woman has ended safely. The Queen Anne's County Office of the Sheriff is pleased to report that Linda Mullikin has been located alive and conscious and is currently being transported for medical …

CENTREVILLE — The day-long search for a missing Centreville woman has ended safely. The Queen Anne's County Office of the Sheriff reported Linda Mullikin was located alive and conscious and

STEVENSVILLE — The Historic Christ Church Bell Tower in Stevensville will be restored with proceeds from the May 3 Maryl...
14/07/2025

STEVENSVILLE — The Historic Christ Church Bell Tower in Stevensville will be restored with proceeds from the May 3 Maryland House and Garden Tour of Queen Anne's County.

Here waits a sweet dog named Mateo. Wherever you wander he’ll follow. He’s energetic. And copacetic. This canine loves t...
14/07/2025

Here waits a sweet dog named Mateo. Wherever you wander he’ll follow. He’s energetic. And copacetic. This canine loves to go with the flow. Mateo is an adoring Catahoula leopard/mix who is actively looking for love and affection. If you are looking …

Here waits a sweet dog named Mateo. Wherever you wander he’ll follow. He’s energetic. And copacetic. This canine loves to go with the flow. Mateo is an adoring Catahoula leopard/mix

CENTREVILLE — The Queen Anne’s County Department of Emergency Services, along with partnering agencies, will conduct a F...
14/07/2025

CENTREVILLE — The Queen Anne’s County Department of Emergency Services, along with partnering agencies, will conduct a Full-Scale Emergency Sheltering Exercise at Centreville Middle School on Wednesday, July 16 and Thursday, July 17, from 7 a.m. to …

CENTREVILLE — The Queen Anne’s County Department of Emergency Services, along with partnering agencies, will conduct a Full-Scale Emergency Sheltering Exercise at Centreville Middle School on Wednesday, July 16 and

UPDATE: The day-long search for a missing Centreville woman has ended safely. The Queen Anne's County Office of the Sher...
14/07/2025

UPDATE: The day-long search for a missing Centreville woman has ended safely. The Queen Anne's County Office of the Sheriff is pleased to report that Linda Mullikin has been located alive and conscious and is currently being transported for medical …

UPDATE: The day-long search for a missing Centreville woman has ended safely. The Queen Anne's County Office of the Sheriff is pleased to report that Linda Mullikin has been located

Mickey is a male black and white tuxedo born around October 2017. He loves attention and is so sweet! Mickey would do be...
13/07/2025

Mickey is a male black and white tuxedo born around October 2017. He loves attention and is so sweet! Mickey would do best as the only cat in the home or in a home with one other cat that is laid back and likes their own space like Mickey does. Mick…

Mickey is a male black and white tuxedo born around October 2017. He loves attention and is so sweet! Mickey would do best as the only cat in the home

CENTREVILLE — Queen Anne’s County authorities are actively searching for a missing 83-year-old woman with dementia who w...
13/07/2025

CENTREVILLE — Queen Anne’s County authorities are actively searching for a missing 83-year-old woman with dementia who was last seen late Saturday night near the 700 block of Hope Road in Centreville.

CENTREVILLE — Queen Anne’s County authorities are actively searching for a missing 83-year-old woman with dementia who was last seen late Saturday night near the 700 block of Hope Road

CENTREVILLE — In recognition of a major milestone in early childhood education, Queen Anne’s County Public Schools joine...
13/07/2025

CENTREVILLE — In recognition of a major milestone in early childhood education, Queen Anne’s County Public Schools joined the statewide celebration of the 25th anniversary of the Judy Center Early Learning Hubs. The event, held on June 30, at Conque…

CENTREVILLE — In recognition of a major milestone in early childhood education, Queen Anne’s County Public Schools joined the statewide celebration of the 25th anniversary of the Judy Center Early

Submit you wedding photosNOW - July 25th!Submit your wedding photos for a chance to be featured in the fall/winter 2025 ...
12/07/2025

Submit you wedding photos
NOW - July 25th!

Submit your wedding photos for a chance to be featured in the fall/winter 2025 edition of Chesapeake Bay Wedding!

PHOTO REQUIREMENTS:
Wedding must have taken place from July 2024 - June 2025 in the state of Maryland.
Must have access to high res version of the photos.
Chesapeake inspired wedding photos bringing elements of the Bay especially welcomed!

*All photos must have permission from photographer to submit*

Submit at https://stardem.secondstreetapp.com/Chesapeake-Bay-Wedding-Photo-Contest-Fall-2025/rounds/1/gallery

CENTREVILLE — Planting the seeds of inspiration, Queen Anne’s County Public Schools, in partnership with the University ...
12/07/2025

CENTREVILLE — Planting the seeds of inspiration, Queen Anne’s County Public Schools, in partnership with the University of Maryland Extension Office proudly announced the winners of the 2025 Agriculture Awareness Logo Contest July 3.

CENTREVILLE — Planting the seeds of inspiration, Queen Anne’s County Public Schools, in partnership with the University of Maryland Extension Office proudly announced the winners of the 2025 Agriculture Awareness

CHURCH HILL — Kathy Jones, Church Hill Theatre chairperson and longtime local performer, will return for a special one-n...
12/07/2025

CHURCH HILL — Kathy Jones, Church Hill Theatre chairperson and longtime local performer, will return for a special one-night-only coffeehouse concert on Thursday, July 31, at Church Hill Theatre.

Welcome to the 2025 Best of the Best Chesapeake!These awards celebrate and recognize the best our community has to offer...
12/07/2025

Welcome to the 2025 Best of the Best Chesapeake!

These awards celebrate and recognize the best our community has to offer.

We invite you to nominate your favorites in dozens of categories.

If you nominate more than 25 categories, you'll be automatically entered for a chance to win a $250 gift card!

Nominate now through July 20th at bestchesapeake.com

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The Bay Times was founded in Stevensville, Md., by Christopher J. and Mary Lou Rosendale in 1963. The very first edition of the Bay Times in November 1963 was a memorial edition dedicated to President John F. Kennedy, who had been shot and killed the week before. The front page consisted of a single headline – The County Mourns – and a picture of the president. Publishing the Bay Times was truly a family effort for the Rosendales. Their first office was in their back kitchen in their large, old two-story home at Love Point on Kent Island. Chris did the writing and photography; Mary Lou did all the advertising, addressing and mailing. They took turns delivering the newspaper. As soon as the Rosendale children were old enough to write they helped hand-address and stamp the newspapers before they got a second-class mail classification. The Bay Times cost 5 cents a copy in 1963 and subscriptions ran $1 a year. Ads cost 95 cents an inch. The paper started out as a tabloid then went to broadsheet, averaging 14 pages a week. (The Rosendales included an apology for the inconvenient size in the first broadsheet edition, explaining they were forced to change the size due to cost.) When the Rosendales sold the paper in 1974 to Augustine Publishing it had a paid circulation of 4,600. The Bay Times returned to its original, reader-friendly tabloid size in October 1987. It was owned for many years by Chesapeake Publishing Corp. Today, the Bay Times is owned by Adams Publishing Group. It publishes each Wednesday and has a paid circulation of about 6,000. Newsstand cost is $1.25 per issue.