News
SALISBURY - On Nov. 30, after a three-day jury trial presided over by the Honorable Kathleen L Beckstead, chief judge of the Circuit Court for Wicomico County, Damon Hall, 26, of Cambridge, was …
Fisherman’s body found
Maryland Natural Resources Police recovered the body of a missing fisherman on Sunday morning.
Coast Guard crews, along with Natural Resources Police, Maryland …
CAMBRIDGE - Thanks to a speed tracker placed on Somerset Avenue over the summer, the Cambridge Police Department recently recorded a vehicle traveling at least 90 mph, according to a statement from …
CAMBRIDGE - At first glance, it was another busy Monday afternoon in historic Circuit Courtroom Number One.
But this particular Monday, Nov. 21, presided over by County Administrative Judge …
ANNAPOLIS — The Maryland Department of Natural Resources reminds commercial crabbers who harvest any hard blue crabs (male or female) in the Chesapeake Bay and its tidal tributaries that the …
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Sports
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Jalen Hurts ran for 157 yards to set an Eagles record for a quarterback, and Packers QB Aaron Rodgers suffered an oblique injury in Philadelphia’s 40-33 victory over Green Bay …
CRISFIELD — Project Xposure is partnering with the Crisfield Housing Authority this year to host the second annual Turkey Bowl & Food Drive at Somers Cove Apartments with the first game …
CAMBRIDGE - Congratulations were sent last week to Cambridge-South Dorchester and North Dorchester High School Athletes of the Month for October. The athletes are chosen not only for their …
Business
Producing crab meat isn’t just a profitable industry in Maryland – it’s an art.
That art, mastered by seafood processors along the Maryland shore, is threatened by a lack …
PRINCESS ANNE — Plans are being finalized and registration is now open for the University of Maryland Eastern Shore Extension Small Farm Conference slated for November 4-5.
The annual event …
Business Insights
In late July, Cambridge entrepreneur Ricky Fitzhugh announced his official acquisition of Ice Lab, a Glen Burnie-based company that carves custom ice sculptures and other things for special events …
Cambridge
Because of concerns over the increasing level and frequency of violence in Cambridge, the City Council is studying a possible solution.
But not everyone is on board with it.
On Nov. 14, the …
CAMBRIDGE – Four juveniles and one man were arrested early Friday after Cambridge Police Department officers used spike strips to end a multi-car pursuit that began in Ocean City.
On Nov. …
CAMBRIDGE - Applications are still being accepted for organizations wishing to apply for the Community Arts Grants program for fiscal year 2023. The deadline for receipt of applications for round two …
For more than 40 years, Carolyn Simmons and Rudell Molock were workplace colleagues at Meredith and Meredith Seafood Packing House in Toddville.
Last week, the two reunited as friendly …
Scenes From Bay to Bay
Great egret
5 hours ago
Alex Cisar of Dover took this photo of a great egret by Shearness Pool, Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge. Nov 3.
Making Tracks
Yesterday at 2:20 PM
Richard L. Bryan of Lewes took this photo at the Rehoboth Beach Country Club Nov. 4.
Harrington fall
4 days ago
John Hughes of Dover took this photo outside of Harrington in early fall.
Yard Art
4 days ago
David Hobbs of Felton took this photo of what he calls “yard art,” a 1940 Ford Tudor near Lincoln Oct. 30.
Flyover
5 days ago
Leigh Carrico of Dover took this photo at Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge Oct. 24.
Neighbors
CAMBRIDGE – A visitor to One Mission Cambridge at 614 Race St. will meet a variety of people seeking food, resource referral or just a listening ear. The range of services the organization …
The evidence-based Count the Kicks stillbirth prevention campaign is expanding to Delaware and Maryland with the help of funds raised through Lainey’s Lap of Love, a fundraising 5K held Oct. 23 …
BALTIMORE — During GivingTuesday, November 29, the VA Maryland Health Care System encourages the community to help support local veterans through charitable donations or volunteer …
Things to Do
Seasonal Second Saturday at DCA for December
Dorchester Center for the Arts invites everyone to a seasonal Second Saturday reception on Dec. 10, from 5-7 p.m.
Enjoy festive …
Pleasant Day holding virtual fundraiser
There is still time to be part of the Pleasant Holidays virtual fundraiser for Pleasant Day Medical Adult Day Care in Cambridge. The …
‘Stigma Highlighted: Portraits of Recovery’ coming to DCA
For January 2023, Dorchester Center for the Arts is pleased to welcome a traveling exhibition from the Art League of Ocean City, …
More Things to Do
Schools
EASTON - Mid-Shore Pro Bono has named Katrina Hibdon, of Dunkirk, and Emily Marshall, of East New Market, as the nonprofit’s 2022 Sandy Brown Public Interest fall interns.
The paid …
ND students take part in ROTC program
Dorchester Banner
EASTON – North Dorchester High School students, members of the Naval Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Program, took part in …
CAMBRIDGE – Nine students in the Project Lead the Way Biomedical Science Program at Dorchester Career & Technology Center received their personalized lab coats on Nov. 9. The event marked …
Opinion
“Ada Limón is a poet who connects.” This was how Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden introduced the 24th poet laureate of the United States, whose tenure began Sep. 29. ...
Nancy Quinn is a 40-year veteran of high school teaching and is now retired and volunteering.
In my experience, most Americans are tolerant, caring people. This is no longer a place for White …
Michelle A. Taylor is the president and CEO of United Way of Delaware.
Thanksgiving is here, the weather has turned colder, and the party invitations are starting to arrive.
I love this time of …
You are invited to attend the Forum on Youth on Nov. 28, at 6 p.m., in person or by watching on Town Hall Streams at townhallstreams.com.
The purpose of this forum is to hear from you, the police …
My 23-month-old Labrador, Thurber, makes me laugh out loud at least five times every day. ...
As we celebrate National Rural Health Day this year, we are reminded that a strong community is rooted in its people. ...