Following a booming “off” season getting shipshape, the Skipjack Nathan of Dorchester is again afloat. Plans are fully underway for the living history vessel’s gala 30th birthday … more

CAMBRIDGE - The Maryland office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations said it has filed an online complaint with the U.S. Board of Education's Office of Civil Rights on behalf of a 12-year-old Cambridge girl. more

Robin M. Sample has been walking with Lupus for over ten years. Diagnosed with the debilitating chronic autoimmune disease in September 2014, Sample had struggled through two years of testing and doctor visits prior to that. Along the way, she’s often been asked an array of questions about what Lupus is, and how it affects your personal and working life. more

On the grassy lot corner of Washington Street and Greenwood, a mural emblazoned with the word BELIEVE had been brightly painted several years back. On May 6, a gathering in support of a student under attack for her religious observance seemed to give it renewed community meaning. more

CAMBRIDGE – Maryland State Police are investigating a five-vehicle crash that occurred early this morning in Dorchester County. Shortly after 7 a.m., troopers from the Maryland State … more

This team of writers, designers and managers has impressed the industry once again. Almost 30 industry awards were presented this month to the Independent Newsmedia team of Daily State News, … more

District 37 A and B legislators generally gave improved marks to the recent Annapolis session as Dorchester County Chamber of Commerce hosted a luncheon meeting Tuesday, April 30, at the Delmarva … more

This year’s U.S. National Day of Prayer falls on Thursday, May 2. President Harry Truman started the observance on July 4, 1952, and President Ronald Reagan moved it to the first Thursday in … more

Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development Secretary Jake Day visited several state-sponsored projects in Dorchester County on Wednesday as part of the agency’s Day Trips tour across Maryland. more

In 2018 Draper Media’s WBOC radio absorbed local MTS Broadcasting. Since then, the former studio at 2 Queen Anne Avenue, just off Gerry Boyle Park, has stood vacant, its giant antenna a dormant beacon. more

As the nation's largest estuary, the Chesapeake Bay is a highly valued resource for more than 18 million people who live in its watershed. Producing about 500 million pounds of seafood each year, the … more

For the people living on Smith Island, the water matters. But it’s about more than the beautiful views of the Chesapeake Bay from the picturesque island 10 miles from the mainland. The … more

Every seat at Chesapeake Grove Intergenerational Center was filled by 6 p.m. Thursday, April 18. An estimated one hundred sixty-nine people attended in person with more watching via live stream to hear from the governing board of Cambridge Harbor. more

City Council’s April 8 agenda covered a wide range, from youth opportunities, to the City Manager search, the High/Washington Sts. corner rezoning, crucial sewer overflow work, street paving, committee volunteer openings, and kudos for cost cutting lighting measures and other staff initiatives. more

A favorite local sign of Spring, the Cambridge Maryland Farmers at the Choptank opened for the season on April 4 at its Long Wharf adjacent location. The open-air market will again be featuring familiar favorites Thursdays 3-6 pm until Thanksgiving week. Along with an array of local vendors of produce and handmade goods, some additional updates and offerings are in the works. more

CAMBRIDGE – With spring now in full swing, road work can resume and the city announced Friday a tentative schedule for road resurfacing in April. This year, the annual paving project will … more

Behind historic Waugh Chapel AME Church on High Street, an urban oasis of greenery and neighborly spirit has been flourishing since 2015. Under the direction of Rev. Emanuel Johnson, the congregation’s then pastor, Waugh Chapel opened its back yard to community members who needed a space to grow healthy, affordable food. That generosity and support has continued, helping Cambridge Community Garden grow to 52 raised beds. more

EASTON – Maryland State Prosecutor Charlton T. Howard III announced on April 4 that an Easton Police Department sergeant has been charged with two counts of Misconduct in Office. According … more

Protective eyewear is available for viewing the eclipse on Monday, April 8, free to the public at both the Cambridge Branch at 303 Gay Street and the Hurlock Branch at 222 S. Main Street. Though the eclipse will be seen as a partial event in this area, protective eyewear is still recommended. more

CAMBRIDGE -- Like the U S. Army, Salvation Army leaders are often transferred wherever they are needed most. So, when the call came, Raquel and David Lorenzo, Majors in the Salvation Army, didn't hesitate to once again pack up and head to new communities. more