News
PRINCESS ANNE — The Del-Mar-Va Council of Scouting America is holding Merit Badge College at UMES on two Saturdays in 2025 to help Scouts earn merit badges through training in the classroom.
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On Sunday, December 1st the annual Rescue Fire Company Train Garden again opened its doors to the country’s oldest continuously operating train display, thrilling youngsters and the young at heart.
On Tuesday, December 3, RFC “elves” welcomed Chamber of Commerce members to join in officially kicking off another season with a Business After Hours ribbon cutting from 5:30 to 7 p.m.
CAMBRIDGE — Voters on Tuesday rejected an attempt by a scandal-scarred former mayor to return to office.
In a runoff to become the Eastern Shore city’s next mayor, City Council …
Sometimes we need help with our mental health, just as we would for physical health. When things don’t feel right, you turn to a professional. The experts at Chesapeake Health Care shared some …
Bay to the Beach magazine is a quarterly labor of love. I always tell people that the magazine is like a regional travel guide: “We’re trying to highlight cool places around the peninsula …
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Maryland Voters Guide
WASHINGTON – Maryland Sen.-elect Angela Alsobrooks will make history in January as one of just five Black women to ever serve in the United States Senate.
As she won her hotly …
COLLEGE PARK — Maryland became one of seven states to codify abortion rights in their constitution this week, joining a wave of pro-choice votes in the wake of a Republican sweep.
Across …
Maryland remains a strong Democratic state as the rest of the country skewed Republican in the 2024 election. Senate-elect Angela Alsobrooks made state and national history and voters made their …
Business
EASTON – FurBaby Pet Resort is announcing the opening of their third location on Saturday.
Following tremendous success in Milford and Rehoboth Beach, they are now bringing their services …
The September/October newsletter just released by Cambridge Waterfront Development (CWDI) disclosed news on several fronts.
According to Board President Angie Hengst, CWDI recently ratified three new Board members, Natalie Chabot and Gaver Nichols, both appointed by the City, and Tim Crosby, appointed by the County.
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 …
Salisbury
SALISBURY — Many people braved a recent chilly December morning to gather for a public wreath-laying ceremony at the Wicomico War Veterans Memorial in Salisbury.
The 191 fallen Wicomico …
DELMAR — A popular Delmar restaurant is rebranding, but not due to a lack of success.
Oaked 54 Whiskey & Wine Bar is changing its name to The Groove after business partner Doug …
SALISBURY — Baltimore Orioles Manager Brandon Hyde will serve as the featured guest at the Delmarva Shorebirds’ 22nd annual Hot Stove Banquet presented by Carey Distributors, Delmarva …
Older adults seem less likely to live near their children, especially as younger people move to new cities, or older people retire to the Delmarva Peninsula.
“So that’s where I step …
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.
Things to Do
Holiday tour of historic Princess Anne homes and sites is Dec. 7
PRINCESS ANNE — The Somerset County Historical Society will celebrate the Christmas season this Saturday, Dec. 7, with the annual …
Somerset County Public Schools schedule holiday band and choral programs
WESTOVER — Band and chorus concerts over the holidays have been scheduled by Somerset County Public Schools.
The first program …
All you can eat breakfast Dec. 7 benefits Allen Historical Society with Santa in attendance
ALLEN — The Allen Historical Society will hold an all-you-can-eat breakfast Saturday, Dec. 7 from 7:30 to 10 a.m.
Three kinds …
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Opinion
In what seems like a doom loop of incompetence and division, Wicomico County’s Democrat political groups face as grim a future as the national party. Despite nearly flipping the county blue in …
In a small town nestled in the heart of America, a group of veterans gathered every year to celebrate Veterans Day. It was a day to honor the brave men and women who had sacrificed so much to protect …
In recent days, much has been made of the downtown project known as Salisbury Town Center Apartments (STCA) This project is being pushed by the developers after 2 failed court appeals and now an …
Please vote to retire Andy Harris in the first congressional district. Congressman Harris has worked for years to support the ultra-conservative goals of some in his party and he now chairs a group …
It is fully acknowledged that Question A, a Charter Amendment to eliminate the Executive form of government, has become a heated debate. That is as it should be. Listening to various arguments for …
Guest commentary
Almost two years after he left office, former Gov. Larry Hogan (R) is looming over the legislative conversation in Annapolis.
It may not be too much of a stretch to say he’s having more …