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Libraries are cooling centers; tips to beat the heat
Somerset County residents seeking relief from the intense heat in the coming days can visit the following locations to stay cool: Princess Anne Library (11767 Beechwood St., Princess Anne)  … more
Holly Grove Christian School's honor rolls to close the 2024-25 school year
Holly Grove Christian School announces the honor rolls for the last quarter of 2024-25. Congratulations students, and especially to the 2025 graduates. 1 st Grade: Principal’s Roll: Zander … more
Juneteenth celebrations in Pocomoke City
POCOMOKE CITY — On Saturday, June 21 the Sturgis One Room School Museum located next to the Delmarva Discovery Museum will be open noon to 4 p.m.  in celebration of Juneteenth. There … more
Supervisor of Fine Arts Dr. Will Gray watches as Crisfield High School band director Heather McHenry leads the band from a video filmed by the Maryland State Department of Education in February 2024. It was a 2025 National Schools Public Relations Association Excellence Award winner.
Video of Crisfield High School band earns national award
WESTOVER — A video filmed in February 2024 by the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) featuring the Crisfield High School band was honored by the National School Public Relations … more
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Somerset County Health Department's environmental division's fees for service announced to start July 1
PRINCESS ANNE — Fees for service, both new and increased from former amounts, that were approved earlier this year by the County Commissioners for the Somerset … more
Crisfield Mayor Darlene Taylor stands with members of the University of Maryland's UAS team after its informational session last month at the Tawes Nursing Home. From left are Grant Williams, John Slaughter, Jim Alexander and Ben Griffith. Uncrewed aircraft systems will be tested this summer carrying products from local pharmacies to rural residents in the Crisfield area and Smith Island.
Survey next step in drone delivery of pharmacy meds in Crisfield, Smith Island
CRISFIELD — Crisfield is the test site for the Maryland Eastern Shore Drone Medical Delivery Project led by a collaboration of uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS) specialists, medical … more
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Somerset County Fair royalty represent the Somerset County Fair not just during the week of the fair but all year long. Here are Junior Miss Kamdyn Travers, Miss Sammie Insley and Little Miss Raeven Thomas during the Pocomoke Christmas Parade. Applications for 2025 contestants are now being accepted with the Little Mr. position returning after a 15-year absence.
Somerset County Fair will be inducting a new Queen, Junior Miss, Little Miss and Little Mr.
PRINCESS ANNE — The Somerset County Fair is not until the third full week of July but the call is out for contestants to compete to be Fair Queen for 2025 and a member of her court. In … more
Teackle Mansion in Princess Anne is home to the Somerset County Historical Society and will be site for its annual meeting.
Somerset County Historical Society to hold annual meeting social
PRINCESS ANNE — The annual meeting of the Somerset County Historical Society is 6 p.m. Friday, June 13 at Teackle Mansion and includes food and drink along with special exhibits for $40 per … more
Second meeting on mural in tribute to Pocomoke Indians set July 8
POCOMOKE CITY — The Beach to Bay Heritage Area will be hosting another community planning meeting for a new public mural in downtown Pocomoke City on Tuesday, July 8th at 5:30 p.m. at the … more
Worcester County has two locations on Maryland's Ice Cream Trail
POCOMOKE — The Department of Natural Resource’s Office of Outdoor Recreation and the Department of Agriculture’s Maryland’s Best program have partnered for the second year on … more
Northern bobwhite quail. Photo by Rachel Rahm, submitted to the 2023 Maryland DNR Photo Contest.
Restoration efforts help quadruple bobwhite quail population in Nanticoke River Wildlife Management Area
The softball-sized, onomatopoeically-named bobwhite quail needs four things in its habitat: a place to nest and raise its young, a place to hide from predators, a place with food, and a place for the … more
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The Salisbury Fire Department is located at 325 Cypress St. FILE
Delmarva fire chiefs discuss mental health at chamber event in Ocean City
SALISBURY — Fire chiefs across Delmarva are working to address the stigma of mental health surrounding their departments. An increasing number of first responders, including fire service … more
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Eastern Shore Sickle Cell chapter sets golf fundraiser at Great Hope
PRINCESS ANNE — The Eastern Shore of Maryland Sickle Cell Disease Association received a $100 hole sponsorship from the Town of Princess Anne for its third annual golf tournament fundraiser set … more
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Photo by Leonardo Pecora, submitted to the 2021 Maryland DNR Photo Contest.
Wild turkey hunters this spring have record year in Wicomico County
ANNAPOLIS — Hunters for wild turkey in Wicomico County during the 2025 spring regular and junior turkey seasons scored their highest harvest on record with 254 birds. Wicomico County has … more
Great Bay Solar - Sign Post Road, Westover 4-2020
Opposition to new Maryland solar energy law sparks effort to petition it to referendum
Legislation opposed by the Somerset County Commissioners and the local General Assembly delegation that was signed into law by Gov. Wes Moore is now the target of a referendum. Senator Mary Beth … more
The most arduous trek during Paddlefest is the 13-mile paddle circumnavigating Janes Island which starts this year at 8 a.m. Saturday, June 7. Those completing this trek earn a challenge coin. There are also guided paddles, a Poker Run Paddle, one for artists and those who want to see the sunset. On Sunday, June 8 there is a special guided paddling tour for birdwatchers. The park campground is already booked for the weekend but reservations continue for those who want to participate.
Third annual Paddlefest returns to Janes Island State Park
CRISFIELD — The campground is full but reservations continue to be accepted for the third annual Paddlefest at Janes Island State Park . On Saturday, June 7 starting at 8 a.m. the Janes … more
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The weekly Dorchester County grief support group meets in a room adorned with a calming water themed tableau at the Coastal Hospice office, 316 Dorchester Avenue, Cambridge. Weekly grief groups are also held in Salisbury, Princess Anne, Ocean Pines and Berlin. SALISBURY INDEPENDENT/DEBRA R. MESSICK
Coastal Hospice celebrates 45 Years serving the Lower Eastern Shore
SALISBURY — The community is invited to help Coastal Hospice celebrate 45 years of service at an upcoming gala in Salisbury. Officials said the event, slated for July 17 at the Fountains … more
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Eastern Shore Area Health Education Center awarded funding as inaugural dental program partner
The Eastern Shore Area Health Education Center (AHEC) received $7,000 to serve as an inaugural partner to implement the Pathways to Smiles oral health curriculum as part of its health professions training efforts. more
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Crisfield asks public to sign online to show support for restoration of FEMA flood mitigation funds
CRISFIELD — The City of Crisfield expresses deep disappointment and grave concern over the recent decision to terminate the FEMA Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) program … more
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The Bruzdzinski family adopt chicks at First State Animal Center and SPCA on Friday, May 16, 2025, in Camden, Del. (AP Photo/Mingson Lau)
Thousands of chicks found abandoned in USPS truck have been adopted
CAMDEN, Del. (AP) — Thousands of chicks found abandoned inside a postal service truck for three days have gone to new homes, according to the Delaware shelter that had cared for them, with the last … more
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