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Janes Island State Park hosted over 100,000 visitors in 2024 and that year for Maryland statewide RVing was a $232 million business.
Junior Ranger program at Janes Island State Park set June 23-25
CRISFIELD —If you’re age 7-14 and looking for a summer youth program then consider enrolling in the Maryland Junior Ranger Program at Janes Island State Park . There is a session … more
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Three submerged land leases for Wicomico River shellfish aquaculture applied for with DNR
ANNAPOLIS — The Maryland Department of Natural Resources announced today  its Aquaculture and Industry Enhancement Division received three completed applications for shellfish aquaculture … more
Aruna K. Miller, Maryland’s lieutenant governor, right, delivered the commencement address for Wor-Wic Community College at the Wicomico Youth & Civic Center in Salisbury. Deborah Casey, Ph.D., president of Wor-Wic, presented her with a plaque on behalf of the college’s 2026 graduating class. PROVIDED/Gwenn Garland
MD Lt. Gov. Miller gives Wor-Wic graduates one last test
SALISBURY — Maryland Lieutenant Governor Aruna Miller gave the Wor-Wic Community College 2026 graduating class one last pop quiz before they walked the stage of the Wicomico Youth & Civic … more
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Tall stalks of phragmites blow in the wind on the shore of the Nanticoke River in Dorchester County.
Phragmites: that notorious invasive grass, or is it? DNR study takes 'a nuanced view'
The common reed, or  Phragmites australis australis , has a bad reputation. The tall, fast-growing plant—often simply called phragmites—is invasive in North America and widespread in … more
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Fifteen HBCUs including UMES launch national research coalition to accelerate innovation and expand impact
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The University of Maryland Eastern Shore is one of 15 Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) joined to launch the Association of HBCU Research Institutions (AHRI), … more
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The uncensored Hangin' Out Art Show opens at the Corbin Gallery in Crisfield
CRISFIELD — The annual Hangin’ Out Art Show is the featured event this month at the Corbin Studio & Gallery at 4 East Main Street, with a reception this Friday, May 15 from 5-8 p.m. The … more
A few years ago Nuttle Hall on the UMES campus was proposed to be renovated, but the closed residence hall will instead be razed, with $1 million earmarked in the state's FY27 capital budget for its demolition.
UMES gets the most in state's capital budget for FY27
ANNAPOLIS — The capital budget approved for fiscal year 2027 includes funding for various Lower Shore projects — including those at the University of Mary­land Eastern Shore which is receiving … more
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Mother, daughters and in-laws indicted for Medicaid fraud; 2 are local law enforcers
ANNAPOLIS — An Anne Arundel County Grand Jury returned indictments against nine individuals alleged to have engaged in a coordinated scheme to defraud the Maryland Medicaid program. All of the … more
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Part of the 1.5 MW solar energy site across from Woodson Elementary School, which will pay Crisfield $28,500 per year in lieu of taxes.
Payment in lieu of taxes plan continues for Crisfield solar project
CRISFIELD — The principal of the 1.5 MW solar energy generating station under construction across from Woodson Elementary School has changed, but to stay current the City Council last month … more
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The Delmarva Discovery Museum will host the Maryland Historical Trust award program to the Beach to Bay Heritage Area and Pocomoke Indian Nation on May 14. The museum will hold a grand re-opening on May 30.
Heritage Area, Pocomoke Indian Nation's collaboration on trail to be honored by Md. Historical Trust
POCOMOKE CITY — The Beach to Bay Heritage Area and the Pocomoke Indian Nation will receive the Excellence in Preservation Partnership Award from the Maryland Historical Trust on Thursday, May 14 … more
L to R: Dr. Kathryn Fiddler and Dominic Powell. PROVIDED PHOTO
Wor-Wic Foundation welcomes new board members
SALISBURY — The Wor-Wic Community College Foundation recently welcomed Dr. Kathryn Fiddler of Eden and Dominic Powell of Odenton, Md., to its board of directors. Fiddler is the vice president of … more
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Honor rolls for the third quarter of Crisfield Academy and High School announced
Crisfield Academy and High School announces its third quarter honor roll students for the 2025-26 school year. 12 th Grade Principal’s Honor Roll Amah-Ru Aalim-Carter, Autumn Arndt, … more
The Maryland state forest nursery system began in 1914 with the establishment of the first state tree nursery at what is now the University of Maryland College Park, located on land donated by the former Maryland Agricultural College.
State forestry management marks 120 years since its founding
The Maryland Forest Service and the Maryland Park Service both trace their origins to 1906; the year a gift of 1,917 acres spurred the creation of Garrett State Forest and consequently established … more
Create an assortment of sweet treats during a Somerset County Arts Council chocolate dippin' program May 30 at Janes Island State Park.
Go dippin' in some chocolate at Janes Island State Park on May 30
CRISFIELD — Saturday, May 30 from 1-3 p.m. is when you can go “dippin’ in the park” when Janes Island State Park hosts a program using chocolate to create sweet treats you can enjoy and … more
DuPont Brass performs during the Maryland Folk Festival. SALISBURY INDEPENDENT/RICHARD CAINES
MD Folk Festival will not return this year, Salisbury officials say
SALISBURY — The City of Salisbury has announced that the Maryland Folk Festival will not take place in 2026 due to funding challenges following a "difficult" sponsorship and grant cycle. City … more
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Lt. Governor Aruna K. Miller. PROVIDED PHOTO
MD Lt. Gov. Miller to address Wor-Wic graduates
SALISBURY — Aruna K. Miller, the Maryland lieutenant governor, will address the 2026 Wor-Wic Community College graduates at commencement on Wednesday, May 13, at 7 p.m., at the Wicomico Youth and … more
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Students from the existing Chimes school in Baltimore. PROVIDED PHOTO
Baltimore-based school for students with disabilities coming to Eastern Shore
SALISBURY— A Baltimore-based school plans to expand to the Eastern Shore, offering support and services for students with disabilities and mental health challenges. The Chimes School, founded … more
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Free summer camp that mixes robotics and AI with golf now recruiting students for its fifth season
PRINCESS ANNE — The fifth annual SchooLARS 4 STEM free summer robotics and golf camp for students in grades 5-11 is now accepting applications. This year the program theme is “Design Your … more
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If you're retired from a state job you may see an increase in your pension check July 1
BALTIMORE — Eligible retirees and beneficiaries of the Maryland State Retirement and Pension System will notice an increase in their monthly allowance beginning in July as the 2026 cost-of-living … more
Josh Porter, left, and Hien Tram are FishMaryland Master Anglers for catching 10 different species of fish at trophy size in Maryland. They are 29th and 30th people to achieve the Master Angler milestone since the program began in 2019.
Two anglers earn Master Angler milestone
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources has recognized Josh Porter of Baltimore City and Hien Tram of Burtonsville as FishMaryland Master Anglers for catching 10 different species of fish at … more
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