News
SALISBURY — Wicomico County Public Schools said it will hold several public information sessions on Thursday, Sept. 19, and Thursday, Nov. 21, regarding a school boundary study. School …
Bells will be ringing across Somerset County starting 4 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 17 to celebrate Constitution Day.
Six churches are participating. In Princess Anne, listen for the change ringing …
BALTIMORE — The University of Maryland Eastern Shore will be the final stop in 2026 of a statewide Smithsonian Institution traveling exhibition of Spark! Places of Inspiration , highlighting …
SALISBURY — Recent changes to energy assistance programs by the Maryland Department of Human Services (DHS) have nearly doubled the potential number of eligible households while cutting …
WESTOVER — Maryland State Police are seeking the public’s assistance in helping to locate a man wanted in connection with a first-degree assault that occurred in Somerset County earlier …
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Sports
SAO PAULO (AP) — Saquon Barkley scored three touchdowns in his debut for Philadelphia, leading the Eagles past the Green Bay Packers 34-29 on Friday night in the first NFL game in South …
CAMBRIDGE — Members of the Cambridge pickleball-playing community packed the School Board’s Central Office meeting room ahead of a special session on Thursday.
The first of the …
NEWARK — Marcus Yarns certainly could have taken off.
Indeed, with Delaware ineligible for the NCAA Division I FCS football playoffs in this, Yarns’ last season of eligibility, most …
Business
ANNAPOLIS — Governor Wes Moore on Thursday announced that Maryland will join the Internal Revenue Service’s Direct File online tool for the 2025 filing season, enabling taxpayers to …
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 …
Business Insights
Member Exclusive
SALISBURY — Eastern Shore business owners and managers are more optimistic of the economic future than they were six months ago.
These trends are among the findings of the latest Eastern …
Cambridge
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:
When was the last time you followed a road sign on a whim? Truly turned down a path out of pure curiosity?
Typically, when we start a journey, we already have a destination, path and time limit …
LEWES — A female juvenile pilot whale weighing about 500lbs. stranded itself along the north side of Indian River Inlet on Aug. 1 and expired shortly thereafter, leading to a necropsy and …
REHOBOTH BEACH — On Aug. 7, Dogfish Head’s Rehoboth brewpub, Brewings & Eats at 320 Rehoboth Ave., will launch its third Benevolence Beer of 2024, “On a Wing and a Beer.”
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Scenes From Bay to Bay
Ready for fall
Sunday, September 1
Patricia Sterling of Wyoming took this photo at an Amish farm with their cornstalks ready for the fall on Wednesday.
Look at the birdie
Tuesday, August 27
Brett Williams, of Felton, took this photo of a belted kingfisher on July 18 in Felton.
Up in the air
Tuesday, August 20
Jerry Hull of Dover took a photo of this aircraft spraying crops over west Dover on July 21.
Moo-ving picture
Wednesday, July 17
Patricia Sterling of Wyoming took this photo of cows on a hot day in west Dover on June 19.
Baywood Greens
Friday, June 21
Valerie Hankins of Houston took this photo at Baywoods Greens in Millsboro on May 29.
Neighbors
One room Wheatley Church, erected in 1784, has been a steadfast fixture of the local landscape since just after the American Revolution was won, and before George Washington was elected the nation’s first president.
CAMBRIDGE – Members of the Nause-Waiwash Band of Indians Inc. hosted a celebration Wednesday for the formal unveiling of a new roadside historical marker honoring the Choptank Indian …
CAMBRIDGE — The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service recognized volunteers at Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge at their annual Volunteer Recognition Dinner on May 8. Held under the pavilion …
Things to Do
Mid-Atlantic Symphony Orchestra announces 27th season
EASTON — The Mid-Atlantic Symphony Orchestra’s 27th season, entitled “Adventures in Classical Music,” …
Gallery: Mondegreen in pictures
DOVER — As the jam band patriarchs of Phish continue its four day festival Mondegreen at The Woodlands, the Daily State News was …
Delaware Botanic Gardens adding EagleCam
DOVER — The Delaware Botanic Gardens, 30220 Piney Neck Road, has long been home to nesting eagles, with a family of four making …
More Things to Do
Schools
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 …
EASTON — Approximately 1,700 guests attended the For All Seasons 2024 Back-to-School Supplies Giveaway and Resource Expo in Idlewild Park – a record attendance for the event. For All …
Opinion
Civil Discourse is the keystone of a free society, and I applaud Mr. Taylor's ability to stand up for what he believes. I believe he is wrong. He states: "Just as occurred when the position was …
The recent filing of a misleading court petition against respected community leader Mike Goldberg is deeply troubling. This action, spearheaded by a county employee and a local opponent of Charter …
A recent op-ed (“Vote No on Question A …”) urging folks to vote against rescinding the elected county executive position in Wicomico County’s government contains assertions …
In politics, promises are the cornerstone of trust between elected officials and their constituents.
On July 22, a citizen was ejected from a council meeting for attempting to make a comment …
The question is which form of government is best--Executive or Council-manic. Having lived under both in Wicomico County I can assure you that being able to vote for or against a County Executive is …
FROM THE PUBLISHER
Have you ever seen a newspaper press run? Watched the papers coming off the line one after another filled with headlines, content and photos? Picked up a bundle of newly printed papers and just …