News
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has announced that it has recommended awarding $10 million to fund new reef construction for a Maryland Department of Natural Resources oyster …
Maryland Comptroller Brooke Lierman outlined numerous department firsts during her address to the Dorchester County Chamber of Commerce Business Lunch on Monday, July 22. Serving as the state’s 34th and first female Comptroller since January 2023, Lierman heralded numerous additional firsts she’s introduced to a department she’s focused on transforming to become more innovative, accessible, and transparent.
MARYLAND — Summertime means it is time for one of the area’s most popular events - the Eastern Shore Threshermen & Collectors Assoc., Inc.’s 64th annual Wheat Threshing, Steam …
In a unanimous vote Monday, July 22, Cambridge City Council approved a recommendation from acting City Manager David Deutch that W. Glenn Steckman become the next City Manager. Steckman, a Baltimore-born Maryland native, currently with a residence in Salisbury, Maryland, brings 25 years of municipal experience to the position, Deutch said.
Baltimore – The Maryland Department of Health on Tuesday announced the launch of a new tool for combating the overdose crisis: the Maryland Overdose Data Dashboard . The dashboard, which …
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Sports
NEWARK — Marcus Yarns certainly could have taken off. Indeed, with Delaware ineligible for the NCAA Division I FCS football playoffs in this, Yarns’ last season of eligibility, most …
Pat Williams, a co-founder of the Orlando Magic and someone who spent more than a half-century working within the NBA, has died from complications related to viral pneumonia. The team announced the …
CAMBRIDGE — The administration at Cambridge-South Dorchester High School announced Friday that Coach Rob Burnham has been named the head coach of the Vikings’ football program. Coach …
Business
DOVER — Salty sides of happiness were top of mind Friday, as restaurants throughout the country marked National French Fry Day, with several giving them away. It’s reported that, for …
CAMBRIDGE — The Board of Directors of Cambridge Main Street has announced a new executive director for the non-profit organization. Dorchester County native Christina Wingate-Spence has …
Cambridge
The wide-open Cambridge city election set for Oct. 19 is just over three months away, and candidate filing forms are available now. All five City Council seats and the at-large mayor position …
DOVER — The National Weather Service warns heat index, or “feels like” temperatures in Kent and inland Sussex counties in Delaware, and Kent, Queen Anne’s, Talbot and Caroline …
During an emergency, people dial 911 or a trusted friend or family member. But what if you can’t even reach a phone in those moments? Emergency monitoring services like TidalHealth …
Gene Edmonds sat in a side room, one or two hallways from the main action. He shot the breeze with a handful of acquaintances who had come to chat.
Neighbors
CAMBRIDGE — The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service recognized volunteers at Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge at their annual Volunteer Recognition Dinner on May 8. Held under the pavilion …
Skipjack Nathan of Dorchester was decked out in red, white, and blue to celebrate birthday number thirty, Thursday, July 4, 2024. At Long Wharf in Cambridge, the iconic living history vessel was toasted with eloquent words, cake, skipjack cookies, and the traditional bottle of champagne over the bow.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The National Anti-Hunger Policy Conference, sponsored by the Food Research & Action Center, was held June 3-5 in Washington, D.C. The conference provides the opportunity …
Things to Do
Rebecca Pille

Pille of Ocean Pines elected to orchestra’s Board of Directors

EASTON — The Mid-Atlantic Symphony Orchestra (MSO) Board of Directors has recently elected Rebecca Pille to its Board. The …
Free for all kids 5 - 12 from the Mid-Shore Fishing Club and its sponsors.

2024 Kids Fishing Derby Saturday, August 3 at Long Wharf

The Mid-Shore Fishing Club invites youngsters ages 5 -12 to Long Wharf in Cambridge for the Kids Fishing Derby from 9 a.m. to noon.

Spectrum: Baltimore Symphony musicians 'Music for Maryland' tour kicks off at DCA

CAMBRIDGE — On Tuesday at 7 p.m., Dorchester Center for the Arts will proudly kick off the return of the Baltimore Symphony …
Schools
Following several weeks of upheaval, a revamped Dorchester County Board of Education featuring new leadership and two new members met Thursday, July 18 during its regular monthly meeting. On June 3, Vice President Susan Morgan submitted her resignation followed by President Mike Diaz stepping down on June 28.
In a special session on Thursday, July 11, the Dorchester County Board of Education elected new leaders, introduced a revised organizational chart, and approved a contract with Wilmington, DE -based Transforming Lives, Inc., providing support for elementary and middle school students struggling in a traditional academic setting.
Following the recent resignations of the Dorchester County School Board President Mike Diaz and Vice President Susan Morgan, new officers were elected to fill the vacant positions.
Opinion
Opinion
As the presidential election campaign heats up, media coverage suggests that Americans are hopelessly divided and headed for a difficult fall — perhaps also a tense January 2025. But that …
As you may recall, I intended to deliver a message to the community once a month. However, with the recent litigation, and then mediation, between CWDI and the city I decided to hold off on my …
ANNAPOLIS —In an OpEd published today , the Joint Republican Caucus issued the first “Moore Taxes, Moore Fees” report of the current four-year term. Since taking office in …
The members of the Maryland-Delaware-DC Press Association are deeply concerned about the potential consequences of Maryland House Bill 1258 on local journalism.
I am a concerned Ocean Pines, Maryland, citizen who is appalled by the unsightly litter along our roads and waterways in our otherwise beautiful Eastern Shore. It’s time to actually do something to deal with this issue.
The Alabama Supreme Court, citing Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization, has ruled that the frozen embryos used in IVF (in vitro fertilization) are children and entitled to all the protections …
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