News
Cape Henlopen schools, referendum
LEWES — Any Cape Henlopen School District resident who is also a U.S. citizen aged at least 18 years by the May 21 polling date can choose to vote at Cape Henlopen High School, Mariner Middle …
five points, roundabout
LEWES — The Delaware Department of Transportation announced that the Route 9 intersection at Plantation Road/Beaver Dam Road is now open as of Thursday, May 16.
The intersection includes a …
LEWES — Sussex County Habitat for Humanity and the Harry K Foundation have been named the beneficiaries of the ninth annual Southern Delaware Wine Food and Music Festival at Schellville, 36470 …
Transportation
WILMINGTON — Delaware River & Bay Authority announce American Airlines, in partnership with The Landline Company, will be launching a new service connecting the Wilmington Airport to …
Health
WILMINGTON — Nearly 400 people, including 38 teams, took part in the NAMIWalks May 4 at Bellevue State Park in Wilmington, raising $71,634 or 72% of this year’s goal.
Fundraising …
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Dover
LEWES — In the last week, there have been 83 suspected overdoses from a yet-to-be-confirmed drug mixture in Sussex County, with concentrations of cases in the …
Smyrna
Milford
Sports
Recreation and Parks
The Dorchester County Recreation and Parks will offer the following activities:
For more information call 410-228-5578 or visit/register on-line at …
Choptank Riverkeeper
Volunteer paddlers, power boats and jet skis are needed May 11 for the Maryland Freedom Swim across the Choptank River. With over 300 swimmers signed up for this two-mile …
CAMBRIDGE – The Bayside Conference North Track and Field Championships were held on Thursday at Cambridge-South Dorchester High School, and the men’s home team came away with the win. The …
HARRINGTON - Breakaway Racing and Yorwollohan Racing's Speed Away ($4.60, Corey Callahan) was a 1:54.4 winner in the $22,500 Open Trot on Wednesday at Harrington Raceway.
The Nick …
Business
DENTON – Choptank Electric Cooperative held its 86th Annual Meeting on April 25 at The Fountains Wedding and Conference Center with over 350 guests in attendance. Members re-elected three board …
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, …
Hebron Savings Bank
Hebron Savings Bank recently made a $25,000 contribution to the TidalHealth Foundation supporting the SPARK campaign for graduate medical education (GME).
In recognition …
Business Insights
CAMBRIDGE – On March 22, U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) visited J.M. Clayton Seafood Company to meet with local crab house representatives and discuss efforts to support …
Scenes from Bay to Bay
Silver Lake
2 hours ago
Dan Laughman of Magnolia took this photo of paddle boarders at Silver Lake in Rehoboth Beach on April 4.
American coots
4 days ago
Jim Webster took this photo of American coots at Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge on April 17.
Sunset at Bombay Hook
Thursday, May 9
April Doyle of Smyrna took this photo at Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge at sunset on April 5.
Where eagles fly
Tuesday, May 7
Dan Laughman of Magnolia took this photo of a bald eagle at Port Mahon on March 20.
Andrews Lake
Thursday, May 2
Marlin and Mahi Thompson took this photo at Andrews Lake in Frederica on April 7.
Neighbors
The prom couture queen of Cambridge
The excitement of prom season starts long before the big event itself, while searching for that one-of-a-kind wow outfit dreams are made of.
But those who know Dionne Sampson of Cambridge know …
30th anniversary Skipjack Nathan season underway
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 …
Heritage Area mini-grant applications open
CAMBRIDGE – The Heart of Chesapeake Country Heritage Area (HCCHA) is accepting mini-grant applications for projects that enrich heritage resources or events in Dorchester County. These small, …
Things to Do
Spectrum: Upcoming classes and workshops at DCA
CAMBRIDGE – A variety of classes are scheduled for Dorchester Center for the Arts in the coming weeks.
Intermediate …
Arts & Leisure briefs
Potter and art at SU
The Salisbury University Clay Club hosts its annual spring pottery and art sale 9 a.m.-5 p.m. May 6-9, in …
May the 4th fest a Cambridge first
On a weekend celebrating Star Wars and Cinco de Mayo, Cantina Bar/Fiesta vibes will rock two downtown Cambridge blocks with the …
More Things to Do
Schools
North Dorchester Middle School
Last week, teachers and administrators at North Dorchester Middle School congratulated the following successful 8th graders.
8th Grade Honor Roll List:
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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.
PRINCESS ANNE — Common poultry diseases on the Eastern Shore, including avian influenza, is the topic of a Thursday, May 9 seminar that is free and open to the public at the University of …
The members of the Maryland-Delaware-DC Press Association are deeply concerned about the potential consequences of Maryland House Bill 1258 on local journalism.
I am a concerned Ocean Pines, Maryland, citizen who is appalled by the unsightly litter along our roads and waterways in our otherwise beautiful Eastern Shore. It’s time to actually do something to deal with this issue.
The Alabama Supreme Court, citing Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization, has ruled that the frozen embryos used in IVF (in vitro fertilization) are children and entitled to all the protections …
Last week's Viewpoint page featured an open letter submitted by the Maryland House Republican Caucus expressing their concerns that a juvenile sex offender convicted of second-degree rape …
As Cambridge Waterfront Development, Inc. (CWDI) advances its mission to develop Cambridge Harbor, we plan to keep the public informed on our progress and what you can look forward to in the coming …
When the opening day of the 2024 Maryland General Assembly session was called to order, Delegate Sheree Sample-Hughes was the speaker pro tempore in the Maryland House of Delegates, the second-highest position for a member of the House Democratic Caucus.