CAMBRIDGE – Streets in downtown Cambridge were brightened Friday by the sound of music and children’s laughter. The occasion was a special event organized by local activists and endorsed …
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CAMBRIDGE - At its April 28 board meeting, Cambridge Waterfront Development Inc. voted to brand its development area Cambridge Harbor and adopt the brand’s tagline, “Lured by the …
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5/4/22
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During a St. Patrick’s Day tour celebrating Eastern Shore business and heritage, Maryland Comptroller Peter Franchot stopped in Cambridge to recognize three Race Street establishments, Black …
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By Debra R. Messick, Special to Dorchester Banner
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3/23/22
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The 2022 issue of Destination Maryland, the state’s official travel magazine, once again presents a pleasing photogenic panorama, beckoning visitors to explore each region’s outstanding …
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By Debra R. Messick, Special to Dorchester Banner
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3/16/22
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CAMBRIDGE, Md. — For most folks, not winning the lottery won’t impact their very survival.
But for Dorchester County crab houses, losing out in the crucial visiting worker program visa sweepstakes is spelling disaster.
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By Debra R. Messick, Special to the Dorchester Banner
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3/8/22
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I want to fill my calling,
And to give the best in me,
To guard my every neighbor
And protect his property”
- Fireman’s Prayer
For 53 years, as a member of the Rescue Fire …
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By Debra R. Messick, Special to Dorchester Banner
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3/2/22
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Dorchester County is a beautiful area with deep historical significance and growing economic opportunities. The 2022 “Water Moves Us” economic profile was released this month, a glossy …
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By Laura Walter
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2/20/22
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CAMBRIDGE – A $1 million grant awarded to University of Maryland Shore Regional Health by the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development will be dedicated to the Four Eleven …
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2/16/22
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CAMBRIDGE – A man being held in connection with a double homicide on Jan. 25 is dead.
On Feb. 5, the Dorchester County Sheriff’s Office was dispatched to the Dorchester County …
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2/9/22
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CAMBRIDGE - On Jan. 13, Cambridge Waterfront Development Inc. acquired the former Dorchester General Hospital property, including the 17.2 acres of land, the decommissioned hospital and three medical …
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1/20/22
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To help Dorchester County grapple with the rapidly spreading COVID-19 omicron variant, the health department has expanded drive-thru testing hours and capabilities.
The department’s …
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By Debra R. Messick, Special to Dorchester Banner
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1/19/22
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CAMBRIDGE – Increasingly frustrated city residents and business owners are looking for a resolution to the condition of a structure in the heart of downtown. After standing vacant for many …
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As the sun began its downward descent on Dec. 24, lightly jingling bells could be heard, first in a Caroline County cornfield, then at the base of an ancient towering tulip poplar, later sparking …
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By Debra R. Messick, Special to Dorchester Banner
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12/29/21
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CAMBRIDGE – Everyone is invited to mark their calendars for Jan. 28-29, when downtown Cambridge hosts the Eastern Shore’s first Ice & Oyster Fest.
The free event will feature ice …
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12/19/21
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At approximately 7:48 a.m. on Dec. 7, 1941, the first of 360 Japanese bombers, fighters and torpedo aircraft struck in a two-wave assault on the U.S. Naval Yard in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. The surprise …
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By Debra R. Messick, Special to Dorchester Banner
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12/15/21
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Despite winter being on the doorstep, Dorchester Career and Technology Center’s Greenhouse horticulture students remain busy in the field. For the 12th year, they are helping make spirits …
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By Debra R. Messick, Special to Dorchester Banner
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12/8/21
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CAMBRIDGE - Choptank River fishing or cruising enthusiasts who donate to the 2021 “Pleasant Holidays” virtual fundraiser could be in for a treat.
Edgar’s Heating and Air …
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12/7/21
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The divisive task of taking statues down has been occupying many communities. But in Cambridge, a unifying yearlong movement has centered around putting one up.
The grassroots community …
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By Debra R. Messick, Special to Dorchester Banner
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12/3/21
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Cambridge’s groundbreaking RAR brewery is off to a spirited start as the holiday season launches. The homegrown miracle on Poplar Street is making fresh headway welcoming its third expansion …
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By Debra R. Messick, Special to Dorchester Banner
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12/2/21
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On Saturday, Nov. 6, Dr. Santo A. Grande, president and CEO of Delmarva Community Services, gathered with the community he’s served for 46 years in front of the building he long envisioned …
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By Debra R. Messick, Special to Dorchester Banner
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11/10/21
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