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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 …
CRISFIELD — Janes Island State Park is calling upon volunteers to help clean-up their park. This is a challenge to everyone, from individuals, campers or day-users, to groups, businesses, and …
Health
The anti-opioid medication Narcan can save lives. But first, people need to be trained to use it.
As a designated Narcan trainer with the Dorchester County Department of Health’s Behavioral Health unit, Keita Bailey believes in making house calls to reach people where they are.
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NEW YORK, NY — There will be an auction in New York City Oct. 17 of items originally from a local historic home. The Somerset County Historical Society (SCHC) is working to bring at least some …
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources has selected the next three sites for large-scale oyster restoration in Maryland waters of the Chesapeake Bay, marking the beginning of the state’s …
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PRINCESS ANNE — Going against their administration’s recommendation a majority of Town Commissioners support President Lionel Frederick’s plan to spend down the remaining $1,002,890 …
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River Marsh Golf Club at the Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Golf Resort, a favorite destination for area putters and drivers, guests, local high school teams and camp novices, now features a fully refurbished playing turf.
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CAMBRIDGE – The Dorchester County Public Schools Food Service Department arranged visits this week by the Maryland Agriculture trailer, as part of Farm to School Week.
The purpose of Farm …
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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 …
Sports
NEW YORK (AP) — Francisco Lindor hit a grand slam in the sixth inning, his latest clutch swing in an extraordinary season full of them, and the New York Mets reached the National League …
NEW YORK (AP) — Pete Alonso launched another homer off Aaron Nola, and Sean Manaea took a two-hit shutout into the eighth inning as the New York Mets beat the Philadelphia Phillies 7-2 on Tuesday …
NEW YORK (AP) — Slumping third baseman Alec Bohm will be back in the Philadelphia Phillies' starting lineup Tuesday against the New York Mets in Game 3 of their NL Division Series at Citi …
Classics for a Cause: Musical evening in Salisbury will showcase youth
SALISBURY — You won’t want to miss an inspiring night filled with performances by Wicomico County’s rising artists. On Nov. 8 at …
Good Beer Festival returns to Pemberton Park on Oct. 18-19
SALISBURY — Wicomico County’s Good Beer Festival returns to Pemberton Park in Salisbury, Friday-Saturday, Oct. 18-19. The 14th …
Community Players of Salisbury set to present musical ‘Guys and Dolls’
SALISBURY — An upcoming performance by the Community Players of Salisbury is near and dear to the heart of its director. Sherri …
Wor-Wic Community College to host virtual reading with author
SALISBURY — Wor-Wic Community College is inviting the public to a free virtual reading by author David Galef on Thursday, Oct. 10, …
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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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 …
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 …