News
Scam alert
The Cambridge Police Department on March 23 informed the community of a scam. Police said citizens have been getting emails with a drop box attachment and telephone calls from someone …
At a Cambridge waterfront stakeholders meeting in the City Council Chambers on March 22, City Manager Tom Carroll began by saying: “There’s this confluence of several issues that I think …
On St. Patrick's Day, kids at the Boys and Girls Club at Leonards Lane were busy making slime in shades of festive green.
But it was definitely a red letter day, with both of Maryland's U.S. …
ShoreRivers is pleased to announce the return of its highly anticipated State of the Rivers events — a series of free presentations held each spring to inform the public about the current state …
ANNAPOLIS — Governor Wes Moore on March 14 announced Maryland’s adoption of the multi-state Advanced Clean Cars II rule, a major step in his administration’s goal to improve …
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Sports
Skipjacks end season
After suffering a 68-75 loss Friday against Johnson County Community College in the NJCAA DII National Tournament - Consolation Round, the Chesapeake College Skipjacks’ …
C-SD digital tickets
Cambridge-South Dorchester High School is piloting the use of digital GoFan tickets for the spring sports season. This change will impact spectators for all home boys …
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 …
Business
ANNAPOLIS — The Maryland Department of Natural Resources, in consultation with blue crab advisory groups, announces the commercial mature female hard crab catch limits for the Chesapeake …
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 …
Business Insights
Member Exclusive
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 …
Cambridge
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, …
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 …
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 …
Scenes From Bay to Bay
On the shore
2 days ago
Judy Kane of Angola by the Bay, took this photo at the shoreline of Burton’s Prong, a tributary of Herring Creek in Lewes March 10.
We Are Family
Tuesday, March 21
Jerry Hull of Dover took this photo of Canada geese above the pond at Dover Mall Feb. 13.
Leipsic River
Saturday, March 18
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.
Neighbors
CAMBRIDGE - At first glance, the tidy brick home beside Salvation Army headquarters at 204 Washington Street seems like any other neighborhood abode.
But for the thousands who have been welcomed …
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 …
Things to Do
Spectrum: ‘Here’s Georgie’ concert coming to DCA
CAMBRIDGE - A volunteer committee is hard at work preparing for the “Here’s Georgie” concert to be held on May 20, …
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 …
More Things to Do
Schools
Opioid health crisis
The Maryland Department of Health Eastern Shore Hospital Center’s Auxiliary and Staff Development Department has partnered with the University of Maryland Shore Medical …
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 …
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 …
Opinion
(Dated March 17)
I want to talk to you about something important to all parents: your child's school. But in today's context, I'm speaking of the school building itself: the bricks and mortar, the …
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 ...