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Senator Eckardt’s update: Work continues on health care, transportation, education

ANNAPOLIS - On May 4, I had the opportunity to attend the Maryland State of Reform Health Policy Conference. Too often, those with good ideas for reforming health care don’t have a solid … more

By Addie Eckardt, Special to Dorchester Banner | 5/13/22

Group proposing two Dorchester charter amendments

In a recent Dorchester Banner Town Square column, some citizens expressed their outrage at the ousting of Mike Diaz as head of the Dorchester County Department of Recreation & Parks. One person … more

By P. Ryan Anthony, Special to Dorchester Banner | 5/12/22

The image above shows the planned appearance of FOP Lodge #27's new building.

Fraternal Order of Police seeks help to build lodge for Dorchester officers

CAMBRIDGE - The Fraternal Order of Police, Cambridge-Dorchester Lodge #27 Inc., is attempting to build a lodge for local officers. Member officers from Cambridge PD, Hurlock PD, the Dorchester County … more

Dorchester Banner | 5/12/22

Senator Eckardt’s update: Weekly Spotlight on School Safety

ANNAPOLIS - Last Friday, Mace’s Lane Middle School launched a new state-of-the-art weapons detection system for all staff, students and parents entering the building. This system was funded … more

By Addie Eckardt, Special to Dorchester Banner | 5/10/22

Cambridge Matters: Trash collection and the city’s priorities

Last month, I wrote about the City Council considering our current trash collection contract and the possibility of bringing the service back into the city as the manager. I did not realize that City … more

By Stephen Rideout | 5/10/22

Hogan: $200M package to address rising costs

ANNAPOLIS — Gov. Larry Hogan announced April 27 that more than $200 million in financing tools and new programs will be made available to create new affordable housing opportunities in the … more

Dorchester Banner | 5/5/22

Children and their famillies turned out Friday for the Safe Play Day in Cambridge. The youngsters enjoyed games, sports, music and treats during the event, which was attended by hundreds.

City activists hold Safe Play Day in Cambridge

CAMBRIDGE – Streets in downtown Cambridge were brightened Friday by the sound of music and children’s laughter. The occasion was a special event organized by local activists and endorsed … more

By Dave Ryan | 5/5/22

Youth listen to a presenter during a past expo.

Youth Expo May 7 at Chesapeake College-Cambridge Campus

Harvesting Hope Youth and Family Wellness Inc., in partnership with the Dorchester County Health Department, Dorchester County Chamber of Commerce, Dorchester County Economic Development, and … more

5/4/22

The Cambridge Waterfront Development will focus its image on water and heritage.

Cambridge Waterfront Development Inc. brands site Cambridge Harbor

CAMBRIDGE - At its April 28 board meeting, Cambridge Waterfront Development Inc. voted to brand its development area Cambridge Harbor and adopt the brand’s tagline, “Lured by the … more

5/4/22

Senator Eckardt’s update: Spreading the word on legislation's effects to Shore

ANNAPOLIS - After wrapping up the 2022 Legislative Session April 18, our office has been hard at work distributing information on legislation passed in the General Assembly that will impact the … more

By Addie Eckardt, Special to Dorchester Banner | 4/30/22

Leonard's Lane Boys and Girls Club program coordinator Miriam Moran assists a youngster from New Beginnings Youth and Family Service in removing trash from the Cosby Avenue community.

Kids clean up Cosby Avenue community in Cambridge

In 2021, artist Miriam Moran brought her artistic inspiration to the Cosby Avenue community with a mural outside the Mount Morah New Life Ministries building at 1024 Cosby Avenue in … more

By Debra R. Messick, Special to Dorchester Banner | 4/27/22

Recently installed tree buffer on a farm in the Choptank River watershed, planted as part of Envision the Choptank’s flexible tree buffer program.

2022 Legislative Session: ShoreRivers recaps 'zombies,' chemicals and climate wins

ANNAPOLIS – “The 2022 Maryland Legislative Session, which adjourned on April 11, was a huge success for cleaner water and healthier rivers,” a statement from ShoreRivers said last … more

Dorchester Banner | 4/23/22

Senator Eckardt’s update: 2022 Session Recap: Hybrid system, much activity

ANNAPOLIS - The 2022 Legislative Session officially ended on April 11. I would like to thank Senate President Ferguson and Speaker Jones for their leadership and extensive planning to safely … more

By Addie Eckardt, Special to Dorchester Banner | 4/21/22

Secretary Kenneth Holt, center, and Gov. Larry Hogan's Deputy Chief of Staff Allison Mayer, left of Secretary Holt, met representatives of Cambridge Waterfront Development, Inc.

Cambridge Waterfront Development Inc. shares plans, obtains funds

CAMBRIDGE - Cambridge Waterfront Development Inc. hosted Secretary Kenneth C. Holt and a team from the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development along with Gov. Larry Hogan’s … more

4/20/22

All ages can participate in the Great Chesapeake Bay Wellness Race and Family Walk.

Great Chesapeake Bay Wellness Race May 7-13

Eastern Shore Hospital Center Auxiliary’s 19th Annual Hybrid Great Chesapeake Bay Wellness Race & Family Walk will be May 7-13, during National Mental Health Month. For the last 18 … more

4/17/22

In 2018, Dorchester County's Rhonda Aaron demonstrates how to properly pick the meat out of a muskrat during a cooking demonstration in the Chesapeake Traditions area of the festival.

Crawfish Boil & Muskrat Stew Fest set for May 7 in Cambridge

The Annual Crawfish Boil & Muskrat Stew Fest brings muskrats, crawfish, blues music and fun to Dorchester County on Saturday, May 7, from noon to 7 p.m. at Long Wharf Park at the end of High … more

Dorchester Banner | 4/14/22

Senator Eckardt’s Update: Legislative session has come to an end

ANNAPOLIS - Last week was one full of tying up loose ends, with legislators all trying to push their priority bills through their assigned committees prior to the end of the legislative session on … more

By Addie Eckardt, Special to Dorchester Banner | 4/14/22

Additional H-2B visas to be released

WASHINGTON – Last week, the Department of Homeland Security announced the release of an additional 35,000 H-2B temporary nonagricultural worker visas for the second half of fiscal year … more

Dorchester Banner | 4/7/22

Members of the Dorchester County Chamber of Commerce join Allison Fitzhugh, center with scissors, and Ricky Fitzhugh, owner, for a ribbon cutting and Business After Hours event at Hoopers Island Oyster Co.’s new seafood market on Chesapeake Drive in Cambridge.

Hoopers Island Oyster Co. Seafood Market hosts Dorchester Chamber of Commerce

Hoopers Island Oyster Co. hosted nearly 150 members of the Dorchester Chamber of Commerce and other friends for a March 23 Business After Hours event and ribbon cutting at its new seafood market in … more

4/6/22

Lofland guilty of Sorrell murder in Dorchester

CAMBRIDGE – On April 1, after a four-day trial, a jury sitting in the Circuit Court for Dorchester County convicted Dayon Shymere Lofland, 22, of first-degree murder, second-degree murder, … more

Dorchester Banner | 4/6/22