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CAMBRIDGE - Three new practitioners have joined Shariff Medical Group Primary Care and Internal Medicine at 503-505 Byrn Street in Cambridge, Dr. Mahmood Shariff announced.
Due to drought-like conditions, the Dorchester County Council has placed an open-air burning ban in effect for all of Dorchester County, Maryland, effective Thursday, March 13.
On March 26th, the City of Cambridge, working with several partners, including ShoreRivers, Trash Free Maryland, The River Network, and Osprey Initiative, will install a trash trap in Cambridge Creek, followed by a trash cleanup, a press conference, and celebration of the installation.
When Cambridge Police Chief Justin Todd delivered his department’s 2024 yearend review to City Council on January 27, he was able to share a number of accomplishments. Among them were a 14 percent overall crime rate reduction, a Criminal Investigation Division Clearance rate of 69.6 percent, implementation of Patrolling with Purpose, GIS Crime mapping capabilities, shot spotter technology and 140 cameras citywide, plus improved partnerships with the Dorchester County Board of Education and Maryland Juvenile Services Department. Now, two innovative CPD programs are set to launch this Spring, Todd announced.
SALISBURY — During World War II, 150,000 American women had enlisted in the military, but only four percent were African American. Initially, Black women were not allowed to serve in the …

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Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Golf Resort, Spa and Marina in Cambridge has earned recognition in U.S. News & World Report’s 2025 Best Hotels Awards. The resort has received the Gold Badge ranking in the prestigious award program.
Queenstown Bank has been named one of America’s Best Regional Banks of 2025 by Newsweek magazine. Queenstown was one of only two banks in the state of Maryland to be recognized by Newsweek. The survey behind this ranking included a review of the banks’ financial strength, social media presence and reviews, and consumer surveys.

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SALISBURY — Salisbury Art Space is inviting the community to a free art opening and reception on Third Friday, March 21, 5-7 P.M. at the downtown gallery, 212 W. Main St., Suite 101. Guests are …
SALISBURY — Wor-Wic Community College is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. From a “college without walls” to a 200-acre campus, the school has grown significantly since …
SALISBURY — The Salisbury Zoo, in partnership with Delmarva Jeep Events and presented by Pohanka Jeep of Salisbury, recently announced a family-friendly event centered around Jeeps. Officials …
SALISBURY — Wicomico Recreation & Parks’ plans to offer a new free sports program this spring. Game Changers is a community-driven initiative designed to serve at-risk youth in …

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About 35 people braved the chill Sunday, March 2 from 3 to 5 p.m. to attend a free seed starting workshop at historic Bethel AME Church, 623 Pine St., Cambridge. Sponsored by new nonprofit community group Blackwater Rising, the event was held in partnership with Bethel, the University of Maryland Extension Service, and Chesapeake Feed and Seed, 10-1 E. Cedar Street, Cambridge.

Blackwater Rising holds free gardening events in Cambridge

Blackwater Rising, a new nonprofit community organization, is holding a series of gardening events to help people meet and develop …
Salisbury University's 200-acre campus is located on the south end of the city. SALISBURY INDEPENDENT/RICHARD CAINES

Experience the power of music: Symphony 21 returns to Salisbury University

SALISBURY — Symphony 21 is set to return to Salisbury University’s Holloway Hall on Saturday, April 5, 2025, at 7 p.m.,  …
Throughout the spring and summer seasons, Hyatt Chesapeake Bay Resort guests can enjoy multiple outdoor pools overlooking the picturesque waterfront, including the Crecent Infinity Pool and the Adventure pool which features a water slide. Adults seeking relaxation can retreat to a year-round waterfront hot tub, while families can enjoy the Wintergarden Atrium which features a spacious indoor pool with nightly “dive-in” movies.

Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay offers Sunshine on Sale promotion through March 31

The Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Golf Resort, Spa and Marina on the banks of the Choptank River in Cambridge has announced a special …

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Opinion
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This will elaborate upon my comment at the County Executive’s public meeting on March 10 about raising the additional revenue that’s required to appropriately fund both the Board of …
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I am writing to you to highlight the extensive problem of litter and plastic pollution on the Eastern Shore and to offer a solution. Of the 5.5 billion beverage containers (metal, glass and plastic) sold each year in Maryland, more than 4 billion are left in the environment, along roads, in waterways, on our beaches.
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When I was editor of the then-Delaware State News back in the 1970s, I proposed — only partly in jest — that the Delmarva Peninsula should become a state. Has the time finally arrived?
The Salisbury Area Chamber of Commerce, representing more than 700 businesses across the eastern shore, has grave concerns regarding legislation (HB 1554/SB 1045) that would expand Maryland’s …
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In light of the recent White House executive orders and Office of Management and Budget memo to pause all federal aid and grant funding (and then to unpause it) and to rescind the Infrastructure …
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The presidential executive order “ Ending Radical Indoctrination in K–12 Schooling ,” signed on Jan. 29, grossly mischaracterizes history education across the United States, …

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