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. …
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.
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 …
Things to Do
The Littleton Long House will be open to visitors on Dec. 7. The circa 1830 home is in the Federal style and was moved one block west to its current location on Church Street in 1996.

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 …
Crisfield High School Winter Concert 2023 with Heather McHenry conducting. The 2024 band and choral concert is 6 p.m. Monday, Dec. 16.

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 …
Opinion
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 …
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