News
Wet weather is on tap for Delaware as Potential Tropical Cyclone Sixteen bears down on the Mid-Atlantic region. The slow moving system is expected to slide up from the Carolinas to …
EASTON – University of Maryland Shore Regional Health’s plans for construction of a new Regional Medical Center (RMC) in Easton have moved a step forward as hospital officials have …
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources has officially recognized Bobby Graves of Salisbury as the third official state record holder for the Florida pompano (Trachinotus carolinus) in the …
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 …
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 …
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Sports
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 …
C-SD Vikings
Cambridge-South Dorchester High School will charge $6 for entrance to all home ticketed athletic events. Ticket purchases will be online only at gofan.co m
You can purchase …
CAMBRIDGE – The Cambridge-South Dorchester High School varsity Vikings traveled to Salisbury on Thursday to play Parkside High School for a back-and-forth contest that went down to the final …
Business
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 …
DOVER — There are seven active offshore wind turbines in the United States as of last month: Five turbines are 3.8 miles off the coast of Block Island, Rhode Island, while two sit approximately …
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 …
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 …
From September through June, New Beginnings Youth and Family Services, located in the historic but challenged Greenwood Avenue community, offers a beneficial after-school program. Over the summer, …
Cambridge Waterfront Development Inc. has issued a 2023 Mid-Year Report to its stakeholder community.
CWDI’s 2022 Annual Report outlined six goals for it to achieve in 2023 that would …
Scenes From Bay to Bay
All roads lead home
Yesterday at 7:41 PM
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
3 days ago
Patricia Sterling of Wyoming took this photo of pumpkins at Fifer Orchards in Wyoming on Sept. 8.
Peace
4 days ago
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 …
Woodland Beach
Friday, September 15
April Doyle of Smyrna took this photo at Woodland Beach, east of Smyrna on Tuesday.
Neighbors
For the third straight year, a unique breed of mini yellow waterfowl will descend on Cambridge to race for fun and prizes, while helping raise dollars to do good in the community.
The Cambridge …
"Your support over the years has made our hearts soar;
But now it's time to retire and enjoy life just a little bit more."
Mary Ann McNamara and Beth Kline, co-owners, The Blue Awning, …
In joining to preserve and uphold precious community traditions, nonprofit Groove City Black Heritage and Culture Group has pioneered a new one that's taken hold and taken root.
Building on the …
Things to Do
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 …
SU, Fulton School sponsoring 2023 Folk Festival in Salisbury
SALISBURY – Area musicians will entertain an expected audience of thousands during the 2023 Maryland Folk Festival, thanks in …
More Things to Do
Schools
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 …
Board of Education meeting
The Board of Education of Dorchester County will conduct an open session Thursday at 4 p.m. After the start of the open session, the board will meet in closed session …
Board of Ed work session:
The Board of Education of Dorchester County will conduct an open work session Thursday, beginning at 4:30 p.m., in the Board Room of the Central Office of the Board of …
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 …