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A wild turkey wanders near a parking lot at Cape Henlopen State Park in Lewes in this photo taken in July 2025. DAILY STATE NEWS/BRIAN TROMPETER
Summer survey now on to count wild turkey population
ANNAPOLIS — The annual summer wild turkey survey is underway through Aug. 31 by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources. Residents throughout the state are encouraged to participate and … more
The TidalHealth mobile mammography awaits its first patients. PROVIDED PHOTO
TidalHealth Mobile Mammography brings lifesaving breast cancer screenings to communities across Delmarva
SALISBURY — TidalHealth has announced the public launch of TidalHealth Mobile Mammography, a new mobile breast imaging service that will travel throughout Delmarva, bringing lifesaving 3D … more
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The 2025 National Hard Crab Derby royals: Miss Crustacean Sammie Insley, Little Mr. Mason Baum and Little Miss Kennedy Bozman.
Little Miss, Little Mr. and Miss Crustacean contestants wanted by National Hard Crab Derby
CRISFIELD — The National Hard Crab Derby is accepting applications for its 2026 pageants, including the Little Miss and Little Mr. Crustacean contest and the Miss Crustacean competition. The … more
Boaters should expect to see more police on the water and increased vessel safety checks as the Maryland Natural Resources Police will conduct high-visibility patrols and enhanced enforcement efforts during the Independence Day holiday weekend.
Operation Dry Water takes aim at boating under the influence during Independence Day weekend
This Independence Day weekend, the Maryland Natural Resources Police (NRP) will increase boating enforcement patrols and target impaired boaters across the state during one of the busiest boating … more
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UMES to add women's flag football in the coming academic year
PRINCESS ANNE — The University of Maryland Eastern Shore is expanding opportunities for women in athletics, as university officials recently announced the addition of women's flag football starting … more
Associate degree in nursing graduates of Wor-Wic Community College who participated in a recent awards and recognition ceremony are shown in a group photo. PROVIDED PHOTO
Wor-Wic nursing students take part in pinning ceremony in Salisbury
SALISBURY — Forty-two Wor-Wic Community College associate degree in nursing graduates recently participated in an awards and recognition ceremony. The nurse pinning ceremony, modeled after a … more
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Legacy of Maryland's Liberty Tree will be dedicated July 1 at Janes Island State Park
CRISFIELD — In early American history communities had gathering places where patriots would talk politics, organize protests, hang effigies and strategize on ways to resist British tyranny. A … more
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Professor Thomas Miller, a longtime fisheries biologist at the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science, shows his award for being an Admiral of the Chesapeake Bay, presented by Gov. Wes Moore, center, and Department of Natural Resources Secretary Josh Kurtz.
Nominees wanted to be Admiral of the Chesapeake Bay honoree
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is once again hosting a public nomination process for the Admiral of the Chesapeake Bay Award this year and is now accepting new nominations for … more
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Leases for acreage in Monie Bay requested from DNR for shellfish propagation
ANNAPOLIS — The Maryland Department of Natural Resources has updated its Shellfish Aquaculture Lease Application Tracking Tool to reflect the receipt of completed applications from Gordon J. Nock … more
Opening Wednesday, July 1, CBMM’s long-term exhibition Stories from the Shoreline offers an immersive exploration of the Chesapeake Bay through the voices, traditions, and experiences of the people who call it home. The exhibition highlights Chesapeake waterfowling, including a spotlight on famed decoy makers Steve and Lem Ward of Crisfield, pictured at their shop in a period photograph by A. Aubrey Bodine, c. 1966.
Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum to debut 'Stories from the Shoreline' exhibition July 1
ST. MICHAELS —  Opening Wednesday, July 1 , the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum’s latest long-term exhibition,  Stories from the Shoreline , invites guests on an immersive … more
A living shoreline project managed by the Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay will benefit the Deal Island Wildlife Management Area by protecting 78 acres of marsh from further erosion.
Four living shoreline projects in Somerset County funded
ANNAPOLIS — Four Somerset County sites are among seven on the Eastern Shore sharing more than $4.5 million in grants for living shoreline erosion protection projects. The Maryland Department … more
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Former ECI inmate sentenced to life for killing his cellmate in March 2025
PRINCESS ANNE — A former Eastern Correctional Institution inmate, who choked and stomped his cellmate to death in March 2025, was sentenced to life in prison to be served consecutive to any current … more
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Deputy Chief Jeffrey Thomas, acting regional commander of the Lower Eastern Regional Office.
Jeffrey Thomas nominated for Deputy State Fire Marshal of the Year
Master Deputy State Fire Marshal Jeffrey Thomas has been selected as the Lower Eastern Regional Office nominee for the 2025 James C. Robertson Deputy State Fire Marshal of the Year Award. He was … more
The third graduating class of the Maryland Corps/Service Year Option join Gov. Wes Moore for a group photo.
Commencement held for third class of Maryland Corps and Service Year Option Program completers
The Maryland Department of Service and Civic Innovation celebrated the commencement of the third class of the Maryland Corps/Service Year Option (MC/SYO) Program today. The Class Three Commencement … more
Delmarva Public Media earned a record 17 Chesapeake Associated Press Broadcasters Association awards, recently presented during the association’s annual awards ceremony. From left are Kevin Diaz, Sydney Rutledge-Smith, Colin Bright, and Bryan Russo.
Delmarva Public Media professional and student broadcasters take top awards
Delmarva Public Media (DPM) recently was honored as one of the top broadcast outlets in the region, winning a station record 17 awards at the Chesapeake Associated Press Broadcasters Association’s … more
A picture of the Mayor and City Council taken a week before the June 17 municipal election which saw the mayor and three council members re-elected after a campaign that for some of them was not decided until after absentee and provisional ballots were counted the next day. From left are Hitesh Patel, whose term ends in 2028; re-elected Councilwoman LaVerne Johnson and re-elected Mayor Darlene Taylor, Vice President Eric Banks, whose term ends in 2028; and re-elected Council members Ivan Lankford and Casey Goldsborough. Council members-elect will be sworn-in on Wednesday, June 24 with the mayor-elect sworn-in Monday, June 29.
Incumbents come from behind with absentee, provisional ballots deciding Crisfield's mayor, council
CRISFIELD — Absentee and provisional ballots counted the day after the June 17 municipal election propelled incumbent Mayor Darlene Taylor over the finish line coming from an election-night … more
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Lower Eastern Shore Regional Office's Fire Safety Inspector Paul Byington has been nominated for the Office of the State Fire Marshal’s 2025 Civilian of the Year Award.
Regional fire safety inspector nominated for state recognition
PIKESVILLE  — The work of a fire safety inspector is rarely thrilling or glamorous. There are no flashing lights or fancy uniforms, no urgent radio calls, and no crowds gathering to watch. … more
Wor-Wic President Deobrah Casey (left) and SU President Carolyn Ringer Lepre during the program's MOU signing ceremony. PROVIDED PHOTO
'Wor-Wic to Salisbury University' initiative to help ensure smooth transitions for transfer students
SALISBURY — Two higher education institutions in Salisbury are partnering in a new way to provide more educational opportunities than ever for students in Wicomico, Worcester, and Somerset … more
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At the table Patsy Jean Ward, Leigh Ann Schoffstall, Artie Tawes and Anthony Jackson Sr. write down the votes for each candidate as read by Lawann Tilghman, election board chair. Over 700 ballots were cast but it will take the absentee and provisional ballot counts to determine Crisfield's next mayor and council members.
Crisfield election too close to call, absentee and provisional ballots will determine next mayor, council members
CRISFIELD — It will be absentee and provisional ballots that will determine who Crisfield’s next mayor will be as the count at the end election day Wednesday separated the two leading candidates … more
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Somerset County to pare down list of properties seeking payment for ag easements
PRINCESS ANNE — Owners of 20 properties in Somerset County are seeking a recommendation from the County Commissioners that a statewide land preservation program pay them to permanently extinguish … more
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