News
SALISBURY/LAUREL– Peninsula Home Care, a provider of home care services on Delmarva, has announced its official rebranding and name change to TidalHealth Home Care. Since its founding in 1985, …
What inspired you to run for Mayor in 2024? I served as Mayor in 2021, having decided to run in 2020 following discussions with several friends and neighbors who had experienced a lack of satisfaction in their interactions with the City of Cambridge. During my time in office, we were just able to begin making the kinds of adjustments and changes needed to improve Cambridge. In policy, in responsiveness, and in capability, improvements had started to become apparent as that year continued, up until the time I left office.
CAMBRIDGE – The Dorchester County Public Schools Food Service Department arranged visits this week by the Maryland Agriculture trailer, as part of Farm to School Week.
The purpose of Farm …
EASTON – The Maryland State Highway Administration (SHA) in conjunction with the University of Maryland Shore Regional Health, will close a section of MD 662 (Longwoods Road) between Airport …
SALISBURY — Wicomico County Public Schools has announced four administrative appointments that have occurred since the start of the 2024-2025 school year. Chelsea L. Seabrease, Director of …
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Sports
NEWARK — Jordan Stevens hadn’t really gotten a good look at Marcus Yarns before.
His Maine football program hasn’t played Delaware since 2021 — before he was the Black …
HARRINGTON - Legacy Racing of Delaware and Nanticoke Racing's Melvin G ($2.10, Jim Morand) was the fastest of four Delaware Standardbred Breeders Fund $20,000 2-year-old trotting divisions …
WHEN: Saturday, 3:30 p.m. WHERE: Delaware Stadium (18,000), Newark, DE. RADIO: WDSD 94.7-FM (Scott Klatzkin, Bill Harmon). TV: FloSports (fee required). LIVE STATS: Statbroadcast.com. SOCIAL MEDIA: …
Business
River Marsh Golf Club at the Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Golf Resort, a favorite destination for area putters and drivers, guests, local high school teams and camp novices, now features a fully refurbished playing turf.
SALISBURY — SHORE UP, Inc., the community action agency serving the Lower Eastern Shore of Maryland, has released the findings of its 2024 Community Needs Assessment, highlighting key …
Business Insights
Member Exclusive
SALISBURY — Eastern Shore business owners and managers are more optimistic of the economic future than they were six months ago.
These trends are among the findings of the latest Eastern …
Cambridge
MARYLAND — Top state officials approved a $2.75 million settlement on Wednesday after a federal investigation turned up evidence of discriminatory hiring practices by the Maryland State Police. …
Choptank Arts & Culture Exchange (CACE) has selected seven recipients for its first round of Choptank500 grants. The Cambridge-based nonprofit awards $500 grants to artists and cultural …
On the Official Ballot of the November 5 Presidential General Election, Dorchester County voters will get to decide whether they’re “for” or “against” amending the County Charter by the following:
In the lingering warm weeks of summer, ’tis the season to enjoy one last round of al fresco dining in the warm balm of September.
The Harbor Shack restaurant in Rock Hall, Md., enjoys a …
Scenes From Bay to Bay
Photo Gallery: The 48th Dorchester Arts Showcase
Tuesday, October 1
A 48-year-old tradition with a new twist: Iconic Cambridge arts and street festival celebrated the city's downtown Arts and Entertainment District Sunday, September 29th from noon to 5 p.m.
Ready for fall
Sunday, September 1
Patricia Sterling of Wyoming took this photo at an Amish farm with their cornstalks ready for the fall on Wednesday.
Look at the birdie
Tuesday, August 27
Brett Williams, of Felton, took this photo of a belted kingfisher on July 18 in Felton.
Up in the air
Tuesday, August 20
Jerry Hull of Dover took a photo of this aircraft spraying crops over west Dover on July 21.
Moo-ving picture
Wednesday, July 17
Patricia Sterling of Wyoming took this photo of cows on a hot day in west Dover on June 19.
Neighbors
PRINCESS ANNE — Pure Word Bible Church is hosting its annual free Community Coat Giveaway on Saturday, Oct. 26, from 9 a.m. to noon or as long as items last.
Coats, scarves, hats, and …
CRISFIELD — Janes Island State Park in partnership with the Crisfield Arts & Entertainment District is sponsoring a kite making and flying workshop Saturday, Oct. 19 from 4 p.m. to sunset …
Danielle and Jeremy Knode, owners of Knode’s Landscaping, have put out the call for contributions to help farmers and others hit hard by Hurricane Helene.
The couple have teamed up with Western North Carolina Regional Livestock Center based in Canton, NC., which is working to help farmers and animals who were affected by flooding.
Things to Do
Wor-Wic Community College to host virtual reading with author
SALISBURY — Wor-Wic Community College is inviting the public to a free virtual reading by author David Galef on Thursday, Oct. 10, …
Eastern Shore Running Club’s Pirate’s Wharf 5K set for Oct. 12
QUANTICO — Join the Eastern Shore Running Club on Saturday, Oct. 12, for the inaugural Pirate’s Wharf 5K, which is the first race …
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Community and business honored at 2024 Stars of Salisbury event
What’s the best place for a date night? Or day trip? Where is the best brewery, seafood, event venue, new restaurant or pet groomer? …
More Things to Do
Schools
During the first monthly meeting of the school year, Dorchester County Public School Board liked what they heard from a variety of speakers.
Gathered at the Dorchester Career and Technology Center on Thursday, September 19, they heard from three student representatives, CSD Mentor Group ALL4LOVE leader Lucas Thorpe., and Connie Cason of Integrated Impact Group (IIG), the organization on board helping develop a three-year strategic plan for success.
SALISBURY — Since blowing his first shaky notes on a trumpet in middle school, Dennis Senkbeil knew music would be a central part of the rest of his life.
Now, he will have the opportunity …
BALTIMORE – Results from the Maryland Comprehensive Assessment Program (MCAP) for the 2023-2024 school year showed modest increases statewide in English language arts (ELA) and …
Opinion
Rick Pollitt is now the town manager for Snow Hill, but in 2006 he was elected Wicomico’s first county executive. When I interviewed him in mid-July, some weeks after the Wicomico County …
As Election Day (November 5) draws near, arguably the most controversial initiative on the ballot is the county referendum to revert back to the council-manager form of government from the current …
SALISBURY — Before examining the question posed above, it is important to recognize that Wicomico County is one of four Eastern Shore counties classified as a Charter Home Rule County. Others …
The Maryland Department of the Environment was at UMES on Sept. 23 holding the first of four statewide listening sessions about amending the statewide general permit that regulates animal feeding …
Whoa! A new study published in The Lancet shows that antibiotic resistance could cause over 39 million deaths by 2050. That’s largely because chickens and other farmed animals are often given …
I once voted for the County Executive form of government, I made a mistake. Initially, the County Executive position was to run day-to-day business, collaborate with the Council to improve the flow …