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COLLEGE PARK — Maryland voted to approve a referendum affirming the right to reproductive freedom on Tuesday, making what was already state law a constitutional right. The referendum, …
FREDERICK, Md. – Three newcomers will join the Maryland delegation in the House in January – but it remained unclear near midnight Tuesday whether one would break the Democratic hold on …
Governor Wes Moore will be the guest speaker at a Veterans Day Ceremony and Breakfast at Dorchester American Legion Post 91 in Cambridge on Monday, November 11.
Six amendments to the Dorchester County Charter were on the ballot on Tuesday, November 5. While four were approved, two were voted down.
ANNAPOLIS–Brooke Lierman is a prominent Democrat in Maryland, but lately she has been going next door to campaign – in neighboring Pennsylvania.  “It’s the …
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Dorchester County native Chris Wheedleton, appointed by Dorchester County Council to fill the District 5 Board of Education seat held by the late Laura Layton in 2023, won election to a full term representing District 5.
ANNAPOLIS — The 2024 election has already generated immense enthusiasm in Maryland, with nearly 1 million people having voted early in-person and over 600,000 more voters casting their ballots …
SMITH ISLAND, Md.–Election Day will be a long day’s work for Election Judge Laura Evans. Her job is to help relay election results from her island home in the Chesapeake Bay to the …
Business
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.
PRINCESS ANNE — Want to learn how to grow the elusive pawpaw, learn about beekeeping or transition to agritourism? Trending topics in agriculture like these and more will be featured at the …
Salisbury
SALISBURY — The Wicomico County War Memorial Committee plans to honor military veterans during an upcoming ceremony in Salisbury. The Veterans Day ceremony will be held Nov. 11 at 11 a.m. …
SALISBURY — Wicomico County will remain under its current form of government after a referendum to amend the county charter failed at the ballot box. More than 55 percent of voters were …
ANNAPOLIS, Md.--Maryland local election officials are keeping a close eye on ballot boxes this election cycle following incidents of people setting them ablaze in Oregon and Washington. Jared …
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 …
Things to Do

Free Thanksgiving dinner Nov. 26 at Pure Word Bible Church

PRINCESS ANNE — Pure Word Bible Church is hosting its annual “Blessings from God” Community Thanksgiving Dinner on Wednesday, …

Celebrate music, games, and local brews at the Salisbury Zoo’s Wild Vibes Festival

SALISBURY The Salisbury Zoo invites you to join us for a brand-new event, the Wild Vibes Festival, happening on Saturday, Nov. 9, from …
“After Hours” by Robert J. Simone is among the featured pieces at Studio B Art Gallery in Easton.

Studio B Art Gallery to hold special events in November

EASTON — Studio B Art Gallery has announced a month full of art, events, and holiday shopping. November will feature new and …
Opinion
Opinion
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 …
In June of 2023, Mayor Jack Heath and the City Council, at a hastily called special meeting and after deliberating in a closed session, voted to sell three valuable downtown parking lots to Salisbury …
Basic economics teaches us that if you want to decrease prices you must increase supply. Wicomico County has not built a sufficient number of housing units since the Great Recession of 2008-09. The …
The Wicomico County Council’s October 1st decision to not accept the Ross’s application for the Horizon tax credit was a slap in the face to the developers, who made significant …
In his recent discussion of the decision to have a Wicomico County Executive, Mr. Gains Hawkins recited statements made twenty or so years ago by certain former members of the County Council. When …
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