News
ANNAPOLIS – Over 110,000 elderly Marylanders (ages 65+) suffer from Alzheimer’s disease or some other related form of dementia, according to the Maryland Department of Health. …
St. Michaels fire
On Saturday, shortly before 10 p.m., an alarm was struck for a reported working dwelling fire, in the Martingham Development just outside of St. Michaels, bringing St. …
When it comes to raising community funds in a fun, family-friendly way, even scorching heat proved no match for a group of dedicated volunteers and nearly a thousand tiny rubber ducks.
On …
SALISBURY — Following a national search to fill the position, the City of Salisbury on Tuesday announced the hiring of David Meienschein as the city’s police chief. A 36-year veteran of …
The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration this week began resurfacing a section of Route 50 between Route 331 - Rhodesdale Vienna Road - and west of Old Ocean Gateway in …
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Sports
Anthony Santander homered in the first, DL Hall worked out of a sixth-inning jam and the Baltimore Orioles clinched the AL East title with a 2-0 victory over the Boston Red Sox. Dean Kremer allowed …
The Baltimore Orioles have reached a deal with the state of Maryland that keeps the team at Camden Yards for at least 30 years. That's according to an announcement after the third inning of Thursday …
FEDERALSBURG – Only one team can win a game, but both can beat a tropical storm.
The Cambridge-South Dorchester High School varsity Vikings (2-2) traveled to Caroline County on Friday to …
Business
Some potential cannabis businesses are criticizing the tight turnaround to obtain new licenses to grow, process or distribute marijuana, after the Maryland Cannabis Administration …
Moore, Miller at State Fair
Governor Wes Moore and Lieutenant Governor Aruna Miller on Saturday visited the 142nd Maryland State Fair in Timonium to celebrate the work of the Maryland …
Business Insights
Eastern Shore business owners and managers’ outlook on the economy are more optimistic than they were six months ago.
These trends are among the findings of the latest Eastern Shore …
Cambridge
Several weekends ago, we had a number of shootings and a killing here in Cambridge. We are a community that has seen gun violence go on for too long with an expectation that the Cambridge Police …
In a meeting scheduled for Monday at Cambridge Empowerment Center on Pine Street, the City Council will hold a public hearing and a second reading of the proposed Ordinance 1229, which would continue …
CAMBRIDGE – The historic town of Cambridge provided a spectacular backdrop for the return of the Ironman Maryland triathlon, part of the VinFast Ironman North America Series. Over 1,000 …
Habitat for Humanity Choptank will host a Housing and Resource Fair on Thursday, Sept. 21, which will offer community resources, demonstrations and educational workshops focused on seniors in the …
Scenes From Bay to Bay
All roads lead home
Friday, September 22
Jerry Hull of Dover took this photo he entitles “All Roads Lead Home” on a country road in West Dover on Sept. 14
Pumpkin patch
Wednesday, September 20
Patricia Sterling of Wyoming took this photo of pumpkins at Fifer Orchards in Wyoming on Sept. 8.
Peace
Tuesday, September 19
Arthur Weidner of Milford took this photo of a dove off Wells Road in Milford on Aug. 17.
Dover Air Force Base reflects on National POW/MIA Recognition Day
Friday, September 15
DOVER — There are still more than 81,000 U.S. service members that remain missing and unaccounted for during Friday’s National POW/MIA Recognition Day. That large number leads to the …
Neighbors
Members of the Rotary Club of Cambridge recently toured the Salvation Army’s House of Hope located at 200 Washington St. in Cambridge.
Opened in 2022, the facility provides a variety …
A planned annual Emancipation Day program, commemorating Harriet Tubman's first attempted escape from bondage in 1849, was unexpectedly enhanced with additional fanfare befitting Dorchester County's …
In welcoming the community to the 2023 Day of Resilience on Saturday, Sept. 9, Adrian R. Holmes mentioned the symbolic power inherent in this fifth annual ceremony.
"Some say the number five …
Things to Do
DCA presents second annual Chalk Arts Festival
CAMBRIDGE – A band of chalk artists from across the country will be descending upon Cambridge and elevating the art scene for a …
Dorchester Message Wall
Local groups are reaching out to spread the word about their events and schedules. The Banner compiled a list of announcements over …
Books in the Belfry: Fall events coming to the library
CAMBRIDGE – Fall is just around the corner – and so is our fall program lineup for September through November. All events …
More Things to Do
Schools
DCPS House system
Students returned to school earlier this month to discover that the House system has been adopted in every Dorchester County public school. Over the last few weeks, both staff …
BALTIMORE – The Maryland State Board of Education and Maryland State Department of Education on Sept. 11 announced the names of the seven finalists who will compete to be named the 2023-2024 …
ANNAPOLIS – Superintendent Mohammed Choudhury informed the State Board last week that he is withdrawing his request for a second term to pursue other opportunities.
A joint statement from …
Opinion
It concerns me that so many people are missing an opportunity to listen to really happy music. The Eastern Shore Bluegrass Association puts on a concert in Denton on the second Sunday of every …
Cambridge Matters
Several weekends ago, we had a number of shootings and a killing here in Cambridge. We are a community that has seen gun violence go on for too long with an expectation that the Cambridge Police …
Dr. Beth Cohen is a professor of medicine at the University of California, San Francisco. This was first published by The Conversation .
By Dr. Beth Cohen
Though tobacco use is declining …
Guest commentary
The issue of men and mental health often remains a silent crisis in our society.
The reasons for this vary, though many experts attribute it to the growing number of pressures placed on men in …
Town Square is an opinion column to which readers can submit their views. As a true community newspaper, we’re always looking for ways to include local thought and pertinent viewpoints. This …
Town Square is an opinion column to which readers can submit their views. As a true community newspaper, we’re always looking for ways to include local thought and pertinent viewpoints. This …