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Somerset County Circuit Court offers free family law attorney for consultations
PRINCESS ANNE — If you are representing yourself in a family legal matter and would like to consult with an attorney the Somerset County Circuit Court has a free family services program available … more
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Renewable energy expert to kick off Fall Seminar Series at UMES
PRINCESS ANNE — A world-renowned energy scientist and expert in renewable energy, climate policy and sustainable development kicks off the UMES School of Agricultural and Natural Sciences’ (SANS) … more
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An oversized crab pot photo booth display, by Eddie Heath's Crab Pots of Crisfield, Maryland, was part of the 2025 Crisfield Heritage Festival. This year, Heath was recognized as the Stars of Somerset's Person of the Year.
Crisfield Heritage Festival moves to Customs House, joined by Ward Foundation's decoy challenge
CRISFIELD — The sights, sounds and flavors of the Chesapeake Bay will once again take center stage when the fifth annual Crisfield Heritage Festival returns Oct. 10. From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., … more
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Get on the Smith Island Cake Trail and find some sweet desserts
SMITH ISLAND  — Maryland has heritage trails focusing on specialties from craft beverages to ice cream, so why not a Smith Island Cake Trail? Somerset County Recreation, Parks & … more
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Students walk by Carver Hall on the UMES campus in this file photo. A rabid bat was confirmed here, the day after a rabid raccoon was confirmed in the 32000 block of West Post Office Road.
Rabid bat confirmed at Carver Hall on UMES campus
WESTOVER — The day after a rabid raccoon was confirmed in the 32000 block of West Post Office Road the Somerset County Health Department found a bat that was in George Washington Carver Hall on the … more
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Rabid raccoon confirmed near Princess Anne
WESTOVER — A raccoon collected from the 32000 block of West Post Office Road near Princess Anne has tested positive for rabies. The raccoon was sent to the Maryland State Laboratory for testing … more
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Corey Bivens, Somerset County Teacher of the Year, will be the grand marshal for the 79th National Hard Crab Derby parade on Saturday, Sept. 5.
Teacher of the Year Corey Bivens will be honored as grand marshal of Crab Derby parade
CRISFIELD — Somerset County Public Schools’ Teacher of the Year Corey Bivens will be the grand marshal for the 79th annual National Crab Derby parade Saturday. Sept. 5, starting at 11 a.m. The … more
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Coastal Hospice in Salisbury named 2026 Hospice CAHPS Honors Award recipient
Coastal Hospice is proud to announce that it has been named a 2026 Hospice CAHPS Honors Award recipient by MatrixCare ... more
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Asbury United Methodist Church in Crisfield is the host for a collaborative church service 3 p.m. on the fifth Sunday in August, with lite fare to follow. Crisfield area UMCs are participating in this collaborative with the next service Sunday, Nov. 29 at a place to be determine.
Crisfield collaborative of churches to meet as one on the fifth Sunday of each month
The United Methodist Churches that makeup the Crisfield Area United Methodist Church Hub are holding a collaborative service on the fifth Sunday of each month that has five Sundays. Upcoming on … more
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Grant will continue study on whether Eastern Shore and Delaware rate National Heritage Area status
BERLIN — The Beach to Bay Heritage Area (BBHA) has been awarded a $40,000 Maryland Agricultural Education and Rural Development Assistance Fund (MAERDAF) grant from the Rural Maryland Council (RMC) … more
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Sheriff's Office resuming 24/7 coverage on Aug. 20
WESTOVER — After nearly four months of limited on-call response on weekends the Somerset County Sheriff’s Office expects to resume 24-hour, seven-day-a-week patrols starting on Thursday this … more
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Crisfield's Enterprise Zone to include the county portion to Hopewell as adopted in 2016. It is up for renewal with both the City Council and County Commissioners expected to formally submit to the Maryland Department of Commerce their intentions to renew it by an Oct. 15 deadline.
Crisfield to affirm its interest in renewing its Enterprise Zone
CRISFIELD — A resolution will be prepared for the City Council to affirm it seeks to renew its Maryland Enterprise Zone status, last adopted in 2016 and a designation that provides favorable tax … more
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Dr. Nadine Burton introduces specialty crops grown in hoop houses at the UMES Research, Extension and Teaching Farm during UMES Extension's annual Ag Showcase Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2026..(Photo by Todd Dudek/UMES Ag Communications)
Farmers learn about research and opportunities at UMES Ag Showcase
PRINCESS ANNE — A swarm of migrating wild bees that landed in a row of quinoa plants the day before UMES Extension’s annual Ag Showcase went on their way and the clouds parted Aug. 12 in time for … more
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Crisfield homeowners: grant to city will help with residential facade improvements
CRISFIELD — The city has a $50,000 grant from the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development to help pay for exterior improvements to owner-occupied housing and homeowners can learn … more
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This block of parking near Crisfield's waterfront has not been posted as a 2-hour zone and especially those on Smith Island have found it to be an accommodating place for longterm parking. Police could not enforce it due to an ordinance that a sign be conspicuously posted. Following City Council approval a sign will be going up here.
Block of Crisfield parking near waterfront to be posted with 2-hour limit
CRISFIELD — A block of West Main Street between 10th and 11th streets that for many years has gone unposted as a 2-hour parking zone will get a sign to display the time limit following approval of … more
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Graduates of the inaugural FAA Part 147 Aviation Maintenance Technology Program hold their certificates and are joined by Gov. Wes Moore, UMES President Heidi Anderson and Wicomico County Executive Julie Giordano as well as other UMES officials. Students are Mohammed Adawi, John Banks, Kabir Bhadmus, Dwayne Boney Jr., Domenic Giandomenico, Isaac Helfer, Emily Lawson, Triston Schwind, Hunter Wakeman, Dimitry Watt, Daniel Weitman, and Jason Zhu.
Aviation Maintenance Technology Program completes its first year with 12 graduates
SALISBURY — Twelve graduates of the University of Maryland Eastern Shore’s Aviation Maintenance Technology (AMT) Program received their certificate of completion of academic requirements from … more
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Liberty Tree takes root at Salisbury University to celebrate America 250
SALISBURY — A national symbol that endured in Annapolis for nearly 225 years now has a home at Salisbury University, thanks to a gift from the Maryland State Society Daughters of the American … more
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The Wallops Flight Facility Industry Day at Salisbury University, Wed., Aug. 12, featured suggestions from area officials on sustainably aiding the growth of Wallops and its workforce to benefit the Shore economy. From left, moderator, David Livingston, Salisbury Area Chamber of Commerce Board Member, Crisfield-Somerset County Airport Advisory Board Chair Bryant Owens, Worcester County Chief Administrative Officer Weston Young, Wicomico County Executive Julie Giordano, and Maryland Delegate Chris Adams.
A payload of potential on Eastern Shore at NASA's Wallops, officials say
Knowing that Wallops Island Flight Facility is a local treasure isn’t rocket science. For Maryland Eastern Shore Delegation leader Chris Adams, it’s no brainer. more
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Somers Cove Marina is set for a major restoration in part through the Waterway Improvement Fund. Boating contributes significantly to Maryland’s state and local economies and is the largest outdoor recreation industry in the state
Waterway Improvement Fund will help fund Somers Cove Marina improvements
ANNAPOLIS — The Maryland Department of Natural Resources is committing $13 million in  Waterway Improvement Fund  allocations and $7 million in General Obligation Bonds to fund 24 public … more
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Tributary-scale oyster restoration was a goal of the Chesapeake Bay Watershed Agreement, and in August 2025 the fifth of five was celebrated with the Manokin River Sanctuary. The state is now preparing for its next three large-scale oyster restoration projects in Herring Bay, the Nanticoke River and Hoopers Strait.
Maryland achieves nearly all of 2025 Chesapeake Bay restoration goals, sets sights on 2040
ANNAPOLIS - Governor Moore today announced Maryland successfully met or surpassed nearly all of its pollution reduction targets set under the 2014 Chesapeake Bay Watershed Agreement to improve water … more
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