Three years after state lawmakers celebrated the passage of the Maryland Police Accountability Act, the rollout of the new police oversight systems has proven slow, inconsistent and rife with disagreements about how to implement the new oversight process — challenges that frustrate critics and administrators alike.

PRINCESS ANNE — As Somerset County nears the end of its current fiscal year the financial performance from FY23 was recently released showing more than $1.355 million was added to the general …

The Big College Basketball Tournament captures the hearts of millions, transcending beyond the thrill of March Basketball to impact workplace dynamics across the country. As employees  immerse …

Marlin and Mahi Thompson took this photo at Andrews Lake in Frederica on April 7.

WESTOVER — The Somerset County Health Department has ended wet season perc testing for this year. Perc tests or Land evaluations determine if a property is suitable for on-site sewage …

To better understand the ocean surface, NASA scientists went to the stars. The Plankton, Aerosol, Cloud, ocean Ecosystem satellite launched into orbit Feb. 8 on a quest to better understand the microscopic content of Earth’s atmosphere and oceans.

ANNAPOLIS — A three-judge panel with the Appellate Court of Maryland denied the appeal of James M. Robellard who was convicted in October 2022 by a Somerset County jury for first degree murder …

Shortly before 10:25 a.m., an off-duty trooper from the Maryland State Police Salisbury Barrack was...

DOVER — A 31-year-old Dover man was arrested on April 23 for several felony charges stemming from a misconduct by a Correctional Officer investigation, Delaware State Police said on Wednesday. …

OCEAN VIEW — The James Farm Ecological Preserve, 30048 Cedar Neck Rd., hosts the family-friendly, free admission Water Family Fest and Native Plant Sale this Saturday from 10a.m.-2p.m. …

DOVER — A car that has been abandoned just behind Christine Holmes’ home in the Stoney Creek development in south Dover is of great concern to her and her neighbors. Since the car …

GEORGETOWN — Citing the reasoning the county would prefer to have a say in where marijuana cultivation, testing and retail operations locate between municipalities rather than let state …

He is “ye olde shoppe keeper,” spending time between customers at his Trappe, Maryland, bookstore pecking his computer keyboard in a musical cadence, two index fingers at a time.

Easterseals Delaware & Maryland’s Eastern Shore will hold its annual Walk With Me & 5K Run Delmarva on Oct. 22 at Baywood Greens, Long Neck.

The designation recognizes the Salisbury hospital’s efforts in protecting patients from preventable harm...

The goal of this group is to allow people with implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) devices...

SALISBURY — The downtown branch of the Wicomico Public Library could be moving to the former home of the Ward Museum if approved by County Council this month. During the regular council session …

District 37B State Delegate Tom Hutchinson had planned a relaxing respite, a Miami cruise, to unwind after the busy legislative session concluded.

Come for an evening with the stars. The 2024 Stars of the Banner Celebration returns to Cambridge with live music, good food and fun. This free, public celebration is presented by the Dorchester Banner …

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.

CRISFIELD — The end is in sight for the reopening of Cove Street as the failed pump replacement process is underway week. Public Utilities Superintendent D.J. Parkinson said on Wednesday …

PRINCESS ANNE — Contestants are now being accepted for the 2024 Somerset County Fair Miss, Junior Miss, and Little Miss pageants. Little Miss are ages 4-7 and Junior Miss are ages 9-12 on …

CRISFIELD — An ordinance to codify the city’s administrative organizational chart and enumerate all of the standing department heads was received by the City Council without objection, …

PRINCESS ANNE — An amendment to the nuisance code intended to keep chickens and roosters on residential property from roaming into neighboring yards was tabled by the County Commissioner. …

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 …

PRINCESS ANNE — Like all other capital projects in the last few years costs are skyrocketing and it’s no different for the hanger replacement project at the Crisfield-Somerset County …

PRINCESS ANNE — The Washington Hotel and Sugar Water Restaurant continue toward opening under new ownership May 15 as the Somerset County Board of License Commissioners showed is support …

PRINCESS ANNE — Following an earlier vote last month the County Commissioners have formally approved by resolution to increase the annual transfer station sticker fee from $60 to $64 effective …

PRINCESS ANNE — As the June 4 municipal election nears the Town Commissioners voted to replace one of the newly-appointed supervisors of elections who resigned due to work obligations. …

WESTOVER — The Somerset County Health Department reports that a raccoon located in the 26000 block of Asbury Road, near the intersection of Asbury Avenue and Lawsonia Road in Crisfield, has …