By Amelia Blades Steward Ashley Meissner and Jozi Cross read aloud to Pogo the donkey. Photo by Stephen Walker. “I would not be who I am...

By Reen Waterman // Photos by Stephen Walker Kenny Wood at his well digging company in Denton where he oversees local wells and runs his...

By Ameila Blades Steward // Photo by Pamela L. Cowart-Rickman Vocalist Karen Somerville is pictured at Hope Fellowship Church in...

By Manning Lee // Photos by Maire Mcardle and Stephen Walker Elizabeth Hickman is a creative entrepreneur. She has filled her new...

Four young women tell personal stories about their commitment and dedication to what they love most: their horses. By Manning Lee //...

By Dabrianna Green | Photos by Caroline J. Phillips Stephanie Verni strolls through St. Michaels on a crisp late winter afternoon....

By Amelia Blades Steward | photos by Caroline J. Phillips An overflowing bucket filled with litter is a typical haul for a day’s efforts...

By Manning Lee The Gunston Chesapeake Watershed program brings students, like Grace Holmes, to the school’s waterfront on a sunny...

By Manning Lee Photo by Stephen Walker Rohite Shinde takes a break from his restaurant’s busy lunch time to pose by this graphic mural...

A full-time mother of 4 discovers and develops her talent Jill Basham in her studio in front of her painting, “Overhead,” 60x72 inches,...

By Manning Lee | Photos by Caroline J. Phillips We enter into the Infusion Center at the Cancer Center at University of Maryland Shore...

Jordon Stanley’s artistic expression lives in rhythm — and that’s what ties his music and writing together to make his life’s work. By...

By Amelia Blades Steward | Photos by Stephen Walker Derick Daly playfully displays the BAAM logo on his sweatshirt while posing in front...

BY AMELIA BLADES STEWARD | PHOTOS BY CAROLINE J. PHILLIPS Jenna Green, operations coordinator, makes her rounds through the dog kennels....

By Manning Lee // Photos by Stephen Walker Edwardo Hernandez and Chango “I had a lizard growing up, but my parents made me get rid of it....

The welcoming exterior of 2 Vintage Chics boutique in Tilghman Island STORY AND PHOTOS by Maire McArdle Two women with a unique boutique...

This close-up photo of Charlie — a Golden Doodle — captures the purity of his spirit. By Amelia Blades Steward // Photos by Melissa...

Rob Quimby and his 90-pound Sulcata tortoise Gamera hang out in their side yard. Gamera was rescued last year in Chapel Farms after he...

Winning photo taken and submitted by Bill Whaley "Mack is a 3 year old male German Shorthaired Pointer who grew up on the Choptank River....

Jim Brady, Doug Schuetz and Mike Starling gather in their WHCP radio station studio to go over the day’s programming. Local FM...