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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.

04/01/2025

The Maryland Department of Health (MDH) is urging healthcare providers to monitor for adverse health effects related to va**ng and e-cigarette use, especially among young individuals. Recent reports from central

03/01/2025

BALTIMORE – Maryland native Jimmy Charles — International Singer-Songwriters Association (ISSA) Male Entertainer of the Year and Maryland Music Awards 2024 Country Artist of the Year — will perform the

*clink!* Advertise in the Spring/Summer Issue of Chesapeake Bay Wedding Magazine and reserve your space at the 3rd annua...
03/01/2025

*clink!* Advertise in the Spring/Summer Issue of Chesapeake Bay Wedding Magazine and reserve your space at the 3rd annual Under the Veil & Beyond the Bowtie Wedding Trend Reveal Event, Saturday, February 8 at the Kent Island Resort for the perfect pairing!
Learn more:
https://www.chesapeakebaywedding.com/under-the-veil-2025-event

Email Jo Ann Geiger at [email protected] for more information!

03/01/2025

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02/01/2025

TRAFFIC ADVISORY - Rt. 18

Traffic on Route 18 will be temporarily halted today, January 2nd, at approximately 11:00 AM, to accommodate a funeral procession coordinated by the Maryland State Police. Traffic will be affected between Dundee Avenue and Duke Street.

The Sheriff's Office will assist MSP with managing traffic during this time. Drivers should expect delays in the area and are encouraged to plan alternate routes if possible.

We appreciate your understanding and cooperation.

01/01/2025

The Maryland Transportation Authority hosted three open houses earlier this month for the Chesapeake Bay Crossing Study: Tier 2 Study as part of the federally required National Environmental Policy Act

The nomination portal for the 2025 Women to Watch program will open January 15! Get ready to submit women in our communi...
31/12/2024

The nomination portal for the 2025 Women to Watch program will open January 15! Get ready to submit women in our community that exemplifies excellence!

Sponsorship opportunities are available for the program, contact Jo Ann Geiger ([email protected]) for information on how you can support this important project and stay tuned for the link to nominate!

Lexi Lou is a sweet girl who craves human attention. She has a middle-of-the-road personality meaning she can be calm, c...
30/12/2024

Lexi Lou is a sweet girl who craves human attention. She has a middle-of-the-road personality meaning she can be calm, cool, and collected with spurts of energy mixed in. Now a lady never tells you her age or weight but at 6 years old this girl woul…

Lexi Lou is a sweet girl who craves human attention. She has a middle-of-the-road personality meaning she can be calm, cool, and collected with spurts of energy mixed in. Now

Be part of the Perfect Pairing --advertise in the Spring/Summer Issue of Chesapeake Bay Wedding Magazine and reserve you...
30/12/2024

Be part of the Perfect Pairing --advertise in the Spring/Summer Issue of Chesapeake Bay Wedding Magazine and reserve your space at the 3rd annual Under the Veil & Beyond the Bowtie Wedding Trend Reveal Event, Saturday, February 8 at the Kent Island Resort!
Learn more:
https://www.chesapeakebaywedding.com/under-the-veil-2025-event

Email Jo Ann Geiger at [email protected] for more information!

30/12/2024

EASTERN SHORE, MD — Delmarva Chicken Association has opened the application period for its 2025 College Scholarship Program. Applications are being accepted for undergraduate scholarships of $2,000 and graduate-degree scholarships

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30/12/2024

Purr-sonal Ad: Seeking Forever Family For The New Year! Hi, I’m Zoey! I might be young, but I’ve already lived quite the life. Born in October 2023, I’ve raised three kittens (yep, I was a mom already!), and now it’s my turn to be pampered and loved…

Purr-sonal Ad: Seeking Forever Family For The New Year! Hi, I’m Zoey! I might be young, but I’ve already lived quite the life. Born in October 2023, I’ve raised three

27/12/2024

EASTERN SHORE — ShoreRivers is pleased to announce the addition of three new members to its Governing Board: Jack Broderick, Ann Swanson, and Loribeth Weinstein. As a grassroots nonprofit organization,

27/12/2024

CENTREVILLE — Queen Anne's County through the FY2025 Outside Agency Grant Program has been awarded $673,159 in grant funding to benefit local businesses and residents.

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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.