News
WASHINGTON — Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Maryland, on Thursday urged congressional action to protect voting rights and commended the participation of Black women in politics, as he welcomed dozens of activists from the Black Women’s Roundtable to Capitol Hill.
HARRISONBURG, Va. – U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack recently announced that the Biden-Harris Administration is investing $59 million across the country to increase …
BALTIMORE – The 2022 Maryland School Report Cards were released March 9, providing information on schools throughout the state. Maryland schools receive ratings from a low of one star to a high …
Jenkins appointed advocate
Leaders at the Cambridge Police Department last week announced the appointment of Montre Jenkins as the first civilian/citizen advocate. A statement from the CPD said, …
ANNAPOLIS, Md. — Wind energy advocates got a lift for their cause from the breezy conditions for their rally Wednesday, as their materials and props were swept off seats and scattered on …
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Sports
Crisfield High School has a proud basketball tradition, 8 State championships, more than any other Bayside Conference program, 10 Bayside Conference titles, 11 South Division crowns. The Crabbers led …
CAMBRIDGE - Dorchester County and The City of Cambridge are jointly hosting a community listening session to receive input on a proposal to combine the Ironman Maryland and Eagleman events into an …
Top Vikings
Cambridge-South Dorchester High School’s February Student-Athletes of the Month are Te'Shar Drummond (Boys Indoor Track) and Sienna Mitchell (Girls Wrestling). Sophomore Sienna …
Business
Climate change has been blamed for more-frequent instances of extreme weather — powerful storms, heavier snow, stronger winds and intense lightning — all of which can cause extensive …
Business Insights
A Hurlock gastropub, a Toddville oyster hatchery and a Cambridge bakery are among the Dorchester County business ventures filling formerly vacant sites, thanks to funding awarded by Maryland's …
Business Insights
As a celebration of Dorchester County’s economic prowess and potential, the 2023 “Water Moves Us” economic profile was released this month, a glossy magazine that highlights …
Cambridge
CAMBRIDGE - The city of Cambridge is inviting the public to join a meeting to discuss issues regarding the city’s marina and the shoreline resilience plans at 4 p.m. March 22. The meeting will …
CAMBRIDGE – In the early hours of March 3, a 22-year-old Cambridge man was shot and killed.
At approximately 12:08 a.m., Cambridge Police Department officers were alerted to two “Shot …
Victoria Jackson-Stanley has never been one to dwell on how she made history as the first female and first African American mayor of Cambridge, winning re-election three times, and earning the city's …
CAMBRIDGE – To celebrate Harriet Tubman Day, the new Beacon of Hope sculpture will be the scene for music, stories and reminiscences that connect, inspire and engage.
The program, sponsored …
Scenes From Bay to Bay
Leipsic River
3 days ago
Tom Brown of Clayton took this photo of the Leipsic River, east of Dover, Feb. 17.
Biggs Museum
Wednesday, March 15
John Mrsich of Dover took this photo of the front entrance of the Biggs Museum of American Art in Dover Feb. 15.
Slowpoke
Tuesday, March 14
Arthur Weidner of Milford took this photo of a small turtle resting on a old stump in Milford Feb. 10.
Amish farm
Friday, March 10
Jerry Hull of Dover took this picture of an Amish farm in West Dover at sunset Feb. 8.
Bird on a wire
Wednesday, March 8
Trian Koutoufaris of Dover took this photo of Canada Geese over Little Creek on Feb. 9.
Neighbors
CAMBRIDGE - On Feb. 10, the Boys & Girls Club at Leonards Lane held a celebratory event ahead of Self-Love Day on Feb. 13. The half-day event for club members promoted their sense …
Members of the Dorchester Senior program celebrated the history, challenges, victories and beauty of African American culture recently at the Chesapeake Grove Intergeneration Center at Delmarva …
“I love coming to Dorchester County, the folks are so friendly around here, and they’re full of stories,” said writer Andy Nunez as he began his recent presentation about the ghosts …
Things to Do
Books in the Belfry: Spotlight on special collections: 3D printer
CAMBRIDGE – The Dorchester County Public Library is offering the services of a 3D printer.
What is a 3D printer?
A 3D …
Spectrum: DCA exhibit examines legacy of visual art
CAMBRIDGE - Guest curator Jon West-Bey presents “State of the Art: Highlights from the Maryland Artists Collections of the …
Spectrum: Dorchester Center for the Arts preps Annual Members’ Show and Sale
CAMBRIDGE - It’s not too soon to prepare for the Annual Members’ Show and Sale at Dorchester Center for the Arts. This …
More Things to Do
Schools
ANNAPOLIS - Chesapeake College students joined community college students from across the state to advocate for two-year colleges during the 2023 General Assembly Session.
Student Advocacy Day …
WESTOVER — Thirteen students from five counties took part in Automotive Service Technology or Electrical Construction Wiring for the privilege of representing the Eastern Shore later this month …
Band uniform fund drive
President of the Cambridge-South Dorchester High School Music Boosters Jessica Suggs has organized a gofundme.com drive. She posted, “C-SD has the best marching band …
Opinion
My name is Shannon Hannawald. I am a wife and mother. I am also 1 in 10. One in 10 women who have endometriosis.
What is endometriosis? If you ask a doctor endometriosis is defined as a painful …
Recent strandings of whales along the East Coast of the United States have generated a lot of alarm and misinformation concerning the cause of mortality. ...
While few people have come to City Council to talk about it, a major topic of discussion around town are the upcoming Special Election(s) for the Wards 1 and 5 commissioner seats. There are multiple …
I was surprised by the title in Ms. Windsor's column last week, "Finding food in Dorchester." While a stroll down memory lane regarding old restaurants was interesting, for many residents in …
Suicide prevention is often a topic people avoid. However, it is an important subject to broach, as countless individuals struggle with suicidal thoughts. Thankfully, many mental health organizations and individuals emphasize raising awareness, offer support and provide resources ...
Since his election, congressional reporters have been chasing George Santos around Capitol Hill. National reporters have been eager to expose the blatant and bizarre lies about his life story, …