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Contributions being accepted for Children's Home Foundation scholarships and more
EASTON — Sunday, Nov. 22 is Children’s Home Foundation Sunday for Episcopal churches that makeup the Diocese of Easton, with an emphasis on raising money for career scholarships, camperships, … more
Betzaida Ingram credits her survival - twice - due to care from the VA Maryland Health Care System.
Veteran credits VA Maryland with saving her life — twice
The reason that U.S Army Veteran Betzaida Ingram applied for VA health care benefits at the VA Maryland Health Care System in 2020 was simple: she wanted all of her medical records in one place. Now … more
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Junior Deer Hunt is Saturday and Sunday in Somerset County
ANNAPOLIS — Maryland’s 2026 Junior Deer Hunt will be open Saturday, Nov. 14 statewide and continue in certain counties like Somerset into Sunday, Nov. 15. The Maryland Department of Natural … more
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Crisfield asks residents to complete survey about digital access
CRISFIELD — Do you have reliable internet at home? For the devices you have, are you skilled to use them or would more training be beneficial? Would training be best online, in-person or a mix, and … more
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Maryland's Opportunity Zones are highlighted in green, with two in Somerset County radiating from Crisfield and Princess Anne. Next door is one in Pocomoke City.
Opportunity Zones in Somerset County nominated for renewal starting in 2027
ANNAPOLIS — The Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) has nominated 114 census tracts as Opportunity Zones under the Federal Opportunity Zone program, which provides tax … more
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Coast Guard Auxiliary to hold meeting at USCG Station Crisfield
CRISFIELD — U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 12-1, District 5SR will be conducting its monthly meeting 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 12th at USCG Station Crisfield, 810 Norris Harbor Drive. Guests … more
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Extension specialist receives grant to expand mental health training statewide
Dr. Alexander Chan, mental health specialist with the University of Maryland Extension (UME), has received a $580,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services’ Substance Abuse … more
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“I think the rest of Maryland should pay attention to what the Eastern Shore thought,” U.S. Rep. Andy Harris said. “Because they're the ones who are going to be affected by it.” (Capital News Service/Cat Murphy)
Maryland’s Harris survives blue wave; now what?
CAMBRIDGE — For the second time in eight years, Republicans found themselves staring down a blue wave. And for the second time in eight years, U.S. Rep. Andy Harris, R-Md., proved he could swim. … more
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Earl Holland Jr., UMES public relations director and a 2005 graduate (right) won $1,000 on an episode of the game show “Trivial Pursuit” hosted by LeVar Burton. Holland’s episode was filmed in London more than a year ago.
UMES Alum competes on Trivial Pursuit game show in London
SALISBURY — Earl Holland Jr. has spent most of his life soaking up facts. A fan of the bright, colorful game shows of the 1980s, he got to put his skills to the test on an episode of … more
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Gov. Wes Moore addresses the crowd at his election watch party on Nov. 3, 2026. (Sam Cohen/Capital News Service)
Gov. Moore wins second term in Maryland
By Charlotte Ormond, Calista Sybrant, Joe Wicke Capital News Service BALTIMORE _ Gov. Wes Moore won his reelection bid Tuesday defeating his Republican opponent Dan Cox and securing his … more
UMES pre-veterinary student Kathleen Combs holds a kid goat still while Dr. Enrique Escobar gives it an ear tag. Females get a right ear tag and males a left ear tag with a USDA Scrapie Eradication Program tag in the opposite ear.
UMES now accepting applications for its School of Veterinary Medicine
PRINCESS ANNE — The University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) School of Veterinary Medicine is now accepting applications for its inaugural Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) class. This marks a … more
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Special waterfowl hunting days reserved for youth, veterans, and military in November, February
ANNAPOLIS — Maryland’s youth hunters, veterans, and military personnel will be afforded a unique opportunity to experience the tradition of waterfowl hunting on two special hunt days: Saturday, … more
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An extreme tidal flood in Crisfield in 2024. Flood mitigation projects for the city if built as designed would hold back water rising 5 feet, but the funding for the first phase through FEMA that was promised last summer was withdrawn in April.
Flood insurance now available through FEMA sponsored website
PHILADELPHIA — If tidal flooding over the last several weeks has convinced you it’s time to get flood insurance, FEMA wants you to know that the National Flood Insurance Program has a new tool … more
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Tara Ward among the Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes collected during a former drive for this Samaritan's Purse project at Christ Fellowship Bible Church.
Operation Christmas Child again collecting gift-filled shoeboxes for distribution worldwide
MARION — Operation Christmas Child is in full swing both here and around the country as shoeboxes are being filled with gifts for National Collection Week, Nov. 16-23. Christ Fellowship Bible … more
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Executive Order creating Maryland Maritime Task Force signed by Gov. Moore
ANNAPOLIS — Governor Wes Moore announced last month his signing of an executive order to create the Maryland Maritime Task Force that will identify and pursue national and international … more
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Is the Chesapeake Bay the Best It’s Ever Been?
The Chesapeake Bay is on the mend. That’s the loudest message from the 2026 Chesapeake Bay and Watershed Report Card , which the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Sciences (UMCES) … more
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Dr. Stephen Tomasetti, principal investigator on the grant to help accelerate domestic bay scallop production by building a trained workforce and expanding seed availability.
$200,000 grant will go toward building bay scallop aquaculture
The economic impact of the oyster aquaculture industry to the state of Maryland was an estimated $11.5 million in 2024, according to the University of Maryland Extension and Maryland Sea Grant . … more
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A 2025 recipient of the Rotary Club of Wicomico County’s Hero Award was Salisbury Police Department Detective Adeline Cyrus. She is pictured with her award and joined by Police Chief David Meienschein, club members Connie Strott and Michelle Hughes, Det. Lt. Brandon Caton, and club member Don Hackett. Nominations for the award to be presented in February 2026 are now wanted from the four-county Lower Shore area.
Nominees for Hero Award wanted from the four-county Lower Shore
SALISBURY — The Rotary Club of Wicomico County recently announced that nominations are now open for its “Hero” Award. Designed in partnership with the Salisbury Independent and WMDT, the award … more
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Dr. Daniel Pratson is the next fall seminar series speaker at the Haley A. School of Agriculture & Natural Sciences on Oct. 29.
Connecting people and places to forests is the next fall seminar series topic at UMES
PRINCESS ANNE — A University of Maryland Extension forestry expert will explore the connections between forests and people at the Haley School of Agriculture & Natural Sciences fall seminar … more
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The National Christian Choir joined by the Salisbury Children’s Choir for the grand finale of the 2025 Magi Christmas Concert. PROVIDED PHOTO/BONNIE LUNA
Magi Fund Christmas Concert tickets on sale
SALISBURY — The Magi Fund is set to host its annual Christmas concert “Celebrating the Birth of a Savior – the Birth of a Nation” on Saturday, Nov. 14. The one-day performance is scheduled … more
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