News
In presenting a proclamation declaring September Suicide Prevention Month, Dorchester County Council Vice President Mike Detmer offered alarming statistics hitting close to home, saying:
“In MD, suicide is the second leading cause of death for 10- to-14-year-olds, and third leading cause of death for ages 15– 34.”
“According to a 2021 youth risk behavior survey conducted by local school systems and the Center for Disease Control (CDC), in the 12 months prior to the survey, 21.1 percent of Dorchester County teens attempted suicide.”
“More Marylanders die by suicide than by homicide every year, the suicide rate in MD’s Rural MidShore region is 40 percent higher than the state average.”
ANNAPOLIS – Scammers posing as election workers are trying to mislead Maryland voters with fraudulent text messages, prompting concerns at the State Board of Elections. The scammers are telling …
SALISBURY — The city of Salisbury has started to prepare for the upcoming Maryland Folk Festival this weekend.
Officials announced that several streets in the city will be closed to …
WESTOVER — The Somerset County Health Department was awarded a $1.7 million Health Equity Resource Communities (HERC) grant from the Maryland Community Health Resources Commission.
The …
PRINCESS ANNE — Despite more interest in commercial and residential development the cost of permits, zoning changes and related technical reviews remained stuck in the past until Town …
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Sports
Harrington Raceway Results
Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2024
1st - FMNW2PMLT Pace $8,000
1-Earth Angel (Mo Teague) 2.10 2.10 2.10
2-Jacinda (Ja Morand) 4.00 2.20
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Chamber golf tournament
Dorchester Chamber of Commerce will host its 34th Annual Chamber Challenge Golf Tournament on Sept. 27. The golf tournament offers an opportunity to network with …
HARRINGTON - George and Tina Dennis' Mack ($9.60, Jim Morand) prevailed in the Monday $22,500 Free-For-All Pace feature at Harrington Raceway in 1:53.2.
The 7-year-old Mach Three …
Business
BALTIMORE — “I almost didn’t buy it,” a Virginia resident said of the $50,000 winning Pick 5 ticket while on his way home earlier this month. The “mistake …
SALISBURY — A section of E. Main Street in Salisbury by Priscilla Street will forever honor a longtime businessman who founded his real estate agency nearly 40 years ago.
Honoree Bill …
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
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 …
When was the last time you followed a road sign on a whim? Truly turned down a path out of pure curiosity?
Typically, when we start a journey, we already have a destination, path and time limit …
LEWES — A female juvenile pilot whale weighing about 500lbs. stranded itself along the north side of Indian River Inlet on Aug. 1 and expired shortly thereafter, leading to a necropsy and …
Scenes From Bay to Bay
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.
Baywood Greens
Friday, June 21
Valerie Hankins of Houston took this photo at Baywoods Greens in Millsboro on May 29.
Neighbors
The Atlantic General Hospital Foundation announces its upcoming “Dining with Docs” event, to be held Wednesday, Sept. 25, at 12:30 p.m. at Dockside Restaurant in Pocomoke City.
The …
One room Wheatley Church, erected in 1784, has been a steadfast fixture of the local landscape since just after the American Revolution was won, and before George Washington was elected the nation’s first president.
Bells will be ringing across Somerset County starting 4 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 17 to celebrate Constitution Day.
Six churches are participating. In Princess Anne, listen for the change ringing …
Things to Do
First Lady Moore announces Lady Brion as Maryland’s 11th poet laureate
ANNAPOLIS – First Lady Dawn Moore and the Maryland State Arts Council (MSAC) on Tuesday announced the appointment of Lady Brion …
28th Choptank Skipjack Race sets sail September 28th
The Skipjack Nathan of Dorchester hosts the 28th annual Choptank Heritage Skipjack Race at Long Wharf Park, Saturday, September 28th, …
Night of stargazing at Janes Island State Park on Sept. 21
CRISFIELD — Janes Island State Park is the place to be this Saturday night Sept. 21 for an evening of stargazing.
The moon will …
More Things to Do
Schools
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 …
EASTON — Approximately 1,700 guests attended the For All Seasons 2024 Back-to-School Supplies Giveaway and Resource Expo in Idlewild Park – a record attendance for the event. For All …
Opinion
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 …
Civil Discourse is the keystone of a free society, and I applaud Mr. Taylor's ability to stand up for what he believes. I believe he is wrong. He states: "Just as occurred when the position was …
The recent filing of a misleading court petition against respected community leader Mike Goldberg is deeply troubling. This action, spearheaded by a county employee and a local opponent of Charter …
A recent op-ed (“Vote No on Question A …”) urging folks to vote against rescinding the elected county executive position in Wicomico County’s government contains assertions …
In politics, promises are the cornerstone of trust between elected officials and their constituents.
On July 22, a citizen was ejected from a council meeting for attempting to make a comment …
The question is which form of government is best--Executive or Council-manic. Having lived under both in Wicomico County I can assure you that being able to vote for or against a County Executive is …