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What's up Crisfield! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How badly did the latest nor'easter flood Crisfield's streets and docks?
  • How to earn Crisfield's new America 250 challenge coin this fall.
  • Why Crisfield made this list of the Bay's most scenic towns.

Also on today's calendar: Food Pantry at Woodson Elementary and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and humid, with a high of 78 and low of 67 degrees.
  • Friday: Partly sunny and humid, temps: high: 81, low: 65.
  • Saturday: A stray t-storm; not as warm, with a high of 69 and low of 62 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• For Crisfield, Nor'easter Reprises Familiar Dilemma (delmarvapublicmedia.org) — Crisfield's waterfront and low-lying neighborhoods were hit hard by a weekend nor'easter, with streets, Somers Cove areas, and housing projects flooded, closing businesses, schools, and transit. Residents and business owners describe water over docks and into offices as the city pursues phased flood-control work and a $30 million Somers Cove project after earlier major grant efforts stalled.
   

• Crisfield Area Chamber of Commerce Introduces Challenge Coins (wmdt.com) — Crisfield residents can now join a new self-guided history tour created by the Crisfield Area Chamber of Commerce, visiting 11 local landmarks and earning a special America 250 challenge coin. Snap photos at at least six stops and show them at the visitors center to receive a free coin, or buy one for $10 anytime before the tour ends January 1, 2027.
   

• 2026's 10 Most Scenic Chesapeake Bay Towns (worldatlas.com) — Crisfield gets a spotlight in a roundup of scenic Chesapeake Bay towns, highlighted for its working-waterfront feel, seafood heritage, and easy access to Janes Island State Park and Smith Island ferries. The piece encourages visitors to explore the J. Millard Tawes Historical Museum, stroll the city dock, and use Crisfield as a launch point for kayaking, beaches, and island day trips.
   

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💬 Chatter

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  • Did you know National Coffee Day is September 29th?
    While you sip your morning brew, take 10 minutes to "pour over" something else that impacts your monthly budget: your electric and gas bills. Your 3… (Nextdoor )
  • Did you know National Coffee Day is September 29th?
    While you sip your morning brew, take 10 minutes to "pour over" something else that impacts your monthly budget: your electric and gas bills. Your 3… (Nextdoor )
  • TidalHealth - Peninsula Regional Health System posted a job opening for Registered Nurse (RN) - Nursing Home in Crisfield. Apply here.
  • Sherwin-Williams Company posted a job opening for Maintenance Mechanic I - Night Shift in Crisfield. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Crisfield here.

🗞 Nearby News

Pocomoke City

  • Pocomoke City Updates Zoning Regulations on Accessory Dwelling Units (wmdt.com)
  • Meet Pocomoke City's New Police Chief: Richard 'Andy' McGee (wmdt.com)
  • Maryland to step up enforcement of out-of-state vehicle registrations Oct. 1 (wboc.com)

Princess Anne

  • IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR SOMERSET COUNTY, MARYLAND Case No. C-19-CV-26-000058 ANDREW J. BRENNER, et al. 6001 Executive Blvd, Suite 200 Rockville, MD 20852 Substitute Trustees/Plaintiffs, vs. LADONNA B (baytobaynews.com)
  • UMES Extension to host 23rd annual Small Farm Conference (americanfarm.com)

Snow Hill

  • Previewing and predicting the Week 5 football slate in Bayside South (delmarvanow.com)

Ok Crisfield! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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