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Maryland's wild turkey survey period is now on through August.
Junior hunt starts spring wild turkey season, observation survey from 2025 shows local numbers down
ANNAPOLIS — Maryland’s statewide spring wild turkey season opens this month, beginning with the  Junior Turkey Hunt  on Saturday, April 11. The regular spring turkey season opens for … more
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Jeffrey White Jr., a correctional officer at ECI, died March 30, 2026 at age 42.
DPSCS reflects on the unexpected passing of ECI correctional officer Jeffrey White, funeral April 4
The Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services is saddened to share the passing of Eastern Correctional Institution Correctional Officer Jeffrey White. He died unexpectedly at his … more
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Furnace Town Village opens for the season, special events planned
The Furnace Town Historic Site opens for the 2026 season Saturday, April 4 and remains open to visitors Thursdays through Sundays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. through October. Located at 3816 Old Furnace … more
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The Maryland Board of Public Works approved a no-match grant of $100,000 to benefit renovations to the American Legion Walter Polk Post 132. The bond bill was requested by the late Del. Charles Otto in 2024.
Board of Public Works funds two local requests, approves spending $280 million statewide
ANNAPOLIS — The Maryland Board of Public Works (BPW) approved a $100,000 grant to the American Legion Walter Polk Post 132 for renovations and improvement to the property on Perryhawkin Road. … more
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CareFirst requests mid-year rate increase for small groups; virtual public hearing April 13
The Maryland Insurance Administration has received the following request from CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield:  BlueChoice Inc. - MD is requesting an average year-over-year base rate … more
Motorists are urged not to be impatient or drive carelessly when encountering farm equipment on the road, especially now that soybean planting season is near.
Soybean farmers urge motorists to watch for farm vehicles on the road
With Maryland’s planting season just around the corner, our rural roads are about to get busier. Starting in mid-April and stretching through the harvest months, you will likely see tractors and … more
Wor-Wic Community College is located at 32000 Campus Dr. in Salisbury. SALISBURY INDEPENDENT/RICHARD CAINES
Computer studies info night scheduled for April 6 at Wor-Wic Community College
SALISBURY — Wor-Wic Community College will hold a free virtual information session about its computer studies programs on Monday, April 6, at 7 p.m., via Zoom for anyone interested in learning more … more
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Richard Kellam March 23, 1944 - March 24, 2026
Crisfield a poorer place following passing of Richard Kellam
By now the death of sports columnist Richard Kellam is widely known. The obituary by Bradshaw & Sons Funeral Home of his passing on March 24 — the day after his 82nd birthday — described … more
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Dark Sky Week stargazing at Janes Island State Park
CRISFIELD — To celebrate International Dark Sky Week Janes Island State Park welcomes stargazers 8 p.m. Saturday, April 18 to view the planets and stars from the back lot of the park marina parking … more
Corey Bivens is Somerset County Public Schools' Teacher of the Year for 2026 and will represent the county at the Maryland Teacher of the Year program this fall. She is joined by Board Chair Matt Lankford, left, and Superintendent W. David Bromwell.
Somerset teachers receive same prizes for recognition as top teachers, Woodson Elementary's Corey Bivens to represent county at Maryland Teacher of the Year
WESTOVER — in an announcement released late this morning, “Somerset County Public Schools (SCPS) proudly recognizes its 2026-2027 Teachers of the Year, honoring outstanding educators and the … more
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Secondary schools Teacher of the Year Myresha Bevins, left, photo, with the trophy for Somerset County Public Schools Teacher of the Year with the nameplate reading, "Corey Bivens" who is pictured at right, the Teacher of the Year for primary schools. With them are Matt Lankford, chair of the Board of Education, and Superintendent W. David Bromwell. A resolution on who is the Teacher of the Year had not been announced 24 hours after the gala dinner program was held at UMES on Friday.
Bevins or Bivens: Somerset County Schools can't decide who's best
PRINCESS ANNE — The suspense of who will be the next Somerset County Public Schools Teacher of the Year persists 24 hours after the program was held Friday night at UMES. The newly-named top … more
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Maryland Department of Agriculture. PROVIDED ART
Maryland’s Best seeks ice cream locations for 2026 Ice Cream Trail
ANNAPOLIS — Maryland’s Best, Maryland’s state-wide marketing program connecting consumers to producers, is seeking Maryland ice cream locations with on-farm creameries or locally-sourced milk … more
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Gov. Wes Moore is led on a tour of the Blackwell Hall renovations at Salisbury University. SALISBURY INDEPENDENT/RICHARD CAINES
MD Senate passes Capital Budget with funding for key Lower Shore priorities
ANNAPOLIS — The Maryland Senate approved a $1.8 billion fiscal year 2027 Capital budget on March 25, which includes funding for several Lower Eastern Shore priorities including $2.5 million for a … more
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Bids opened for first phase of Crisfield's flood mitigation project
CRISFIELD — Three professional engineering firms submitted bids to get the Southern Crisfield Flood Mitigation Project started — with the variance between the lowest and highest nearly $1 … more
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The NAACP's announcement about the sign dedication for April 2 at Union Asbury Cemetery shows this image of what to expect.
Union Asbury Cemetery to receive new sign during ceremony
CRISFIELD — The Somerset County Branch of the NAACP will unveil a sign 1 p.m. Thursday, April 2 at the Union Asbury Cemetery and honor a local volunteer who led clean-up events over the last … more
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Boating and fishing in 2024 represented $701.5 million of the $10.6 billion generated for Maryland through outdoor recreational activities. Somers Cove Marina in Crisfield is the largest state-run marina in Maryland.
Outdoor recreation industry provides $10.6 billion impact on Maryland economy
ANNAPOLIS — Maryland’s outdoor industry generated 1.9% of Maryland’s gross domestic product in 2024, according to a recent report by the federal Bureau of Economic Analysis, generating $10.6 … more
Wor-Wic Community College is located at 32000 Campus Dr. in Salisbury. SALISBURY INDEPENDENT/RICHARD CAINES
Wor-Wic selected for noncredit workforce initiative
SALISBURY — Wor-Wic Community College has been selected as part of a national noncredit workforce initiative. The Education and Employment Research Center at Rutgers University (EERC) and the … more
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UMES students to compete in Honda Campus All-Star Challenge National Championship in California for chance to win $100,000 grand prize
For the third consecutive year, the University of Maryland Eastern Shore will be represented at the Honda Campus All-Star Challenge (HCASC) National Championship Tournament. HCASC is a game … more
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As night falls on the 2025 Tangier Sound Music Festival headliner Jimmie Allen takes the stage. The 2026 event is on June 13 and Niko Moon will be the culminating performer ending an afternoon and evening of highly talented singers and songwriters.
Niko Moon to headline Tangier Sound Music Festival June 13
Building on last year’s success the Tangier Sound Music Festival returns to Crisfield for its second year Saturday, June 13. It will be a day of live music, food and drink from a waterside location … more
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Princess Anne Police Department joins list of sites for student apprentices
PRINCESS ANNE — The Princess Anne Police Department joins a long list of approved Youth Apprenticeship employers working in cooperation with Somerset County Public Schools and its students at … more
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