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What inspired you to run for Mayor in 2024? I served as Mayor in 2021, having decided to run in 2020 following discussions with several friends and neighbors who had experienced a lack of satisfaction in their interactions with the City of Cambridge. During my time in office, we were just able to begin making the kinds of adjustments and changes needed to improve Cambridge. In policy, in responsiveness, and in capability, improvements had started to become apparent as that year continued, up until the time I left office.
SALISBURY — Wicomico County Public Schools has announced four administrative appointments that have occurred since the start of the 2024-2025 school year. Chelsea L. Seabrease, Director of …
WICOMICO COUNTY — Wicomico County Executive Julie Giordano has announced the county’s issuer and general obligation limited tax rating has been upgraded from Aa2 to Aa1 by Moody’s …
BALTIMORE — VA Maryland Health Care System has announced that it  housed 611 Veterans experiencing homeless in its catchment area this fiscal year. A total of 94.3% of these Veterans have …
CRISFIELD — Janes Island State Park in partnership with the Crisfield Arts & Entertainment District is sponsoring a kite making and flying workshop Saturday, Oct. 19 from 4 p.m. to sunset …
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HARRINGTON - Legacy Racing of Delaware and Nanticoke Racing's Melvin G ($2.10, Jim Morand) was the fastest of four Delaware Standardbred Breeders Fund  $20,000 2-year-old trotting divisions …
WHEN: Saturday, 3:30 p.m. WHERE: Delaware Stadium (18,000), Newark, DE. RADIO: WDSD 94.7-FM (Scott Klatzkin, Bill Harmon). TV: FloSports (fee required). LIVE STATS: Statbroadcast.com. SOCIAL MEDIA: …
DOVER — Delaware State’s coaches were trying to improve the way that Marqui Adams played in the future. They figured the best way to do that was look at the way the young quarterback …
Business
SALISBURY — SHORE UP, Inc., the community action agency serving the Lower Eastern Shore of Maryland, has released the findings of its 2024 Community Needs Assessment, highlighting key …
Cambridge resident Ben Parks, 76, a Hooper’s Island native, was raised to do things for himself. But medical issues have left him less steady than steady on his feet, unable to safely navigate the front steps to his Nathans Street home. For the past four months, Parks has been homebound, receiving medical care via telehealth appointments and receiving daily visits from his son who stops in on his way to work.
Cambridge
MARYLAND — Top state officials approved a $2.75 million settlement on Wednesday after a federal investigation turned up evidence of discriminatory hiring practices by the Maryland State Police. …
Choptank Arts & Culture Exchange (CACE) has selected seven recipients for its first round of Choptank500 grants. The Cambridge-based nonprofit awards $500 grants to artists and cultural …
On the Official Ballot of the November 5 Presidential General Election, Dorchester County voters will get to decide whether they’re “for” or “against” amending the County Charter by the following:
In the lingering warm weeks of summer, ’tis the season to enjoy one last round of al fresco dining in the warm balm of September. The Harbor Shack restaurant in Rock Hall, Md., enjoys a …
Neighbors
Danielle and Jeremy Knode, owners of Knode’s Landscaping, have put out the call for contributions to help farmers and others hit hard by Hurricane Helene. The couple have teamed up with Western North Carolina Regional Livestock Center based in Canton, NC., which is working to help farmers and animals who were affected by flooding.
WESTOVER — If you attended the former Marion High School the annual all class reunion is 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 19 at Green Hill Church of the Brethren, 8585 Greenhill Lane, Westover. The …
Each year, the Salisbury Independent celebrates its readers' poll, Stars of Salisbury. A special part of that is the Person of the Year finalists who go above and beyond to make Wicomico Countya …
Things to Do
Overall medals for the inaugural Pirate's Wharf 5K on Oct. 12 are shown at the park.

Eastern Shore Running Club’s Pirate’s Wharf 5K set for Oct. 12

QUANTICO — Join the Eastern Shore Running Club on Saturday, Oct. 12, for the inaugural Pirate’s Wharf 5K, which is the first race …
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Community and business honored at 2024 Stars of Salisbury event

What’s the best place for a date night? Or day trip? Where is the best brewery, seafood, event venue, new restaurant or pet groomer? …
This year's Halloween Happening events at the Salisbury Zoo are set for Oct. 12 and 19.

Bring the family to Halloween events at the Salisbury Zoo

SALISBURY — Follow the candy trail at the Salisbury Zoo during Halloween Happening events, set for Saturdays, Oct. 12 and 19. …
Schools
During the first monthly meeting of the school year, Dorchester County Public School Board liked what they heard from a variety of speakers. Gathered at the Dorchester Career and Technology Center on Thursday, September 19, they heard from three student representatives, CSD Mentor Group ALL4LOVE leader Lucas Thorpe., and Connie Cason of Integrated Impact Group (IIG), the organization on board helping develop a three-year strategic plan for success.
SALISBURY — Since blowing his first shaky notes on a trumpet in middle school, Dennis Senkbeil knew music would be a central part of the rest of his life. Now, he will have the opportunity …
BALTIMORE – Results from the Maryland Comprehensive Assessment Program (MCAP) for the 2023-2024 school year showed modest increases statewide in English language arts (ELA) and …
Opinion
Opinion
Rick Pollitt is now the town manager for Snow Hill, but in 2006 he was elected Wicomico’s first county executive. When I interviewed him in mid-July, some weeks after the Wicomico County …
As Election Day (November 5) draws near, arguably the most controversial initiative on the ballot is the county referendum to revert back to the council-manager form of government from the current …
SALISBURY — Before examining the question posed above, it is important to recognize that Wicomico County is one of four Eastern Shore counties classified as a Charter Home Rule County. Others …
The Maryland Department of the Environment was at UMES on Sept. 23 holding the first of four statewide listening sessions about amending the statewide general permit that regulates animal feeding …
Whoa! A new study published in The Lancet shows that antibiotic resistance could cause over 39 million deaths by 2050. That’s largely because chickens and other farmed animals are often given …
I once voted for the County Executive form of government, I made a mistake. Initially, the County Executive position was to run day-to-day business, collaborate with the Council to improve the flow …
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