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The softball-sized, onomatopoeically-named bobwhite quail needs four things in its habitat: a place to nest and raise its young, a place to hide from predators, a place with food, and a place for the …
The city of Salisbury has announced that artist Howard Connelly has been selected as the second winner of the Salisbury Prize, a public art competition celebrating creativity, community and placemaking in the heart of downtown.
On May 16, a quiet Friday evening in tiny Galestown (pop. approximately 111) tucked on the northeastern edge of Dorchester County, swiftly turned surreal when rocked by a force of nature.
The Eastern Shore Area Health Education Center (AHEC) received $7,000 to serve as an inaugural partner to implement the Pathways to Smiles oral health curriculum as part of its health professions training efforts.
Retired North Dorchester High School science teacher and baseball coach Dan Hortert has lived in his Galestown home for 50 years. At about 7 p.m. on Friday, May 16, an EF-01 tornado tore through the tiny northeastern Dorchester County town near the Delaware border
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The  Chesapeake Bay Blue Crab Winter Dredge Survey , a cooperative effort between the Maryland Department of Natural Resources and the Virginia Institute of Marine Science, estimates 238 million …
The population of Maryland’s oysters has grown significantly in the past 20 years, according to the results of the latest benchmark stock assessment for the species. The Maryland …
Salisbury
SALISBURY — Salisbury Mayor Randy Taylor has announced plans to repaint the existing Pride crosswalk located at the intersection of South Division Street and West/East Market Street with …
MARYLAND — Senator Mary Beth Carozza joined a local delegation led by Ocean City Mayor Rick Meehan that traveled to Washington, D.C. on Wednesday, April 30 to request a moratorium on any …
SALISBURY — BayRunner Shuttle, Maryland’s largest airport shuttle by geographic area served, is celebrating 20 years of service this year. Founded in May 2005 by airline industry …
SALISBURY — Construction crews will perform maintenance on the City of Salisbury’s water main near Glen Avenue Elementary School for two days beginning May 6. Officials said the work on …
Things to Do

Juneteenth celebrations in Pocomoke City

POCOMOKE CITY — On Saturday, June 21 the Sturgis One Room School Museum located next to the Delmarva Discovery Museum will be …
Salisbury community members gathered downtown for the May 3rd Friday event in 2024, with the theme of “Paw Prints" and the grand opening of Unity Square.

Salisbury officials announce road closures for 3rd Friday festivities

SALISBURY —  Salisbury officials have announced upcoming road closures in advance of tonight's 3rd Friday event. This month's …
Lurking Class Skate Shop's music venue hosts a concert to help raise funds needed for a three-week closure to expand its performance facility. Supporters can also contribute to a Go-Fund-Me account.

Stage is set for Lurking Class June 21 concert fundraiser in Salisbury

Lurking Class Skate Shop, a cornerstone of the Eastern Shore’s independent music scene, is launching a community fundraiser to …
Opinion
Opinion
The House of Representatives has passed and the Senate is considering drastic cuts to Medicaid, amongst other social programs. Wicomico County and the Lower Eastern Shore generally are not ready for …
My son just turned one. As I watch him take his first steps and say his first words, I worry about the drowning world we’re handing to him. Here in Maryland, the consequences of climate change …
(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.)Luisel Ricks-Santi, University of Florida(THE CONVERSATION) “Me encontraron càncer …
OPINION
For much of the 20th century, young Americans were seen as free speech’s fiercest defenders. But now, young Americans are growing more skeptical of free speech.
As the county seat, Salisbury sets the tone for Wicomico County. Its policies shape not just local outcomes, but the broader cultural and economic climate of the Shore. Since 2018, that rainbow …
I’m a resident of Downtown Salisbury, and I’m writing to express serious concerns about an upcoming “forum” Mayor Randy Taylor is participating in that raises questions about …
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