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James Farm Photo Challenge Grand prize winner “A Soft Landing” by Debbie Blair.
Winners of the inaugural James Farm photo contest announced
The Delaware Center for the Inland Bays announces the winners of the inaugural James Farm Photo Challenge. Photo Challenge participants could submit photos across three categories: … more
This 126.8 lb. white-tailed deer harvested by Grayson Ennis placed third in the "Heavy Buck" category during the Junior Hunt weekend competition held by Wink's Sporting Goods in Princess Anne. Registration is now open at Wink's for hunters who will be taking part in the two-week firearms season which opens Saturday, Nov. 25.
Firearms deer season starts Saturday, early hunting stats down compared to 2022
ANNAPOLIS — The Maryland Department of Natural Resources has announced the two-week firearms hunting season for sika and white-tailed deer opens this Saturday, Nov. 25 and runs through … more
Larry White, project manager for the Make Cambridge Resilient Initiative, speaks about the plan during a meeting at the library.
Plans discussed for making Cambridge resilient
On the evening of Nov. 8, the Cambridge Association of Neighborhoods invited Larry White to speak at the library about the ambitious Make Cambridge Resilient Initiative. He walked the CAN audience … more
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A mock-up of the redesigned Annapolis (Maryland) City Dock shows a new welcome center, green space and an interactive fountain. The reimagined area is a part of the City Dock master plan, which will address flooding and preserve historic infrastructure downtown.
As Maryland flood plans develop, experts say they’ll soon be inadequate
As Annapolis, Maryland, readies to start construction next spring on the first phase of its ambitious flood prevention project, businesses are grateful for the pending relief, but climate scientists are warning that it’s exactly the wrong way to tackle the problem of rising sea levels. more
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Fallen leaves near Harrington wait to be raked up this weekend.
Don’t bag fall leaves, and your yard might be healthier
Autumn is the season to gaze at gorgeous leaves of gold, yellow and orange, as they flutter from the trees and fall on our yards — but then, of course, comes the tedious task of raking them up and trying to decide what to do with them. more
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Hundreds of students attended the Black Farmers' Conference at Delaware State University, including members of the National FFA Organization. Some students donned shirts that say, “Farmer in Training."
Inaugural Black Farmers’ Conference draws hundreds to DSU
DOVER — The number of Black farmers in Delaware and the amount of land they own has steadily declined during the last century. So, to spur agricultural involvement and identify gaps in … more
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West Chesapeake Avenue, in purple, separates the two phases for flood mitigation in Crisfield with the first phase to the south with $38 million requested from FEMA.
Crisfield applies for $38 million in first-round flood mitigation funding
CRISFIELD — After a year of analysis and the drafting of a concept plan the City Council voted unanimously to apply for $38 million from FEMA to start Phase 1 of a comprehensive flood … more
Liam Antonov of Frederick, Maryland runs in the 3rd annual Lace Up for Ag Literacy 5K benefiting the Delaware Farm Bureau Foundation.
Funds raised for Delaware Farm Bureau Foundation through Lace Up for Ag Literacy 5k
LEWES — More than $10,000 was raised in October at the Delaware Farm Bureau Foundation's 3rd annual Lace Up for Ag Literacy 5k Oct. 21 held at Hopkins Farm Creamery in Lewes. The event … more
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Dover City Councilman Brian Lewis is hosting a Community Clean-up Project around the Stony Creek and Clearview Meadows housing developments on Saturday starting at 10 a.m. Councilman Lewis has seen where people have dumped old tires, paint buckets, old car parts and many other types of garbage between the two developments.
‘A trash epidemic’: Councilman Lewis, volunteers working to clean up Stony Creek development
DOVER — The amount of trash that has been dumped behind the Stony Creek townhomes was astonishing when City Councilman Brian Lewis first visited the housing development to address complaints. … more
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The Scotton Landing boat ramp and fishing pier on the St. Jones River will be closed starting Tuesday, while the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control reconstructs the facility.
Scotton Landing boat ramp, near Magnolia, to close for renovations
The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control has announced that its boat ramp at Scotton Landing on the St. Jones River, near Magnolia, will be closed for reconstruction, starting Tuesday. more
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The city of Dover is using an Energize Delaware grant to purchase two commercial Greenworks electric riding mowers (shown in front of City Hall), a Chevrolet Bolt and six Ford F-150 Lightning pickup trucks.
Dover set to go electric with new vehicle pilot program
DOVER — The city of Dover is taking a walk on the green side as it prepares to put a new fleet of electric-powered vehicles on the road, as well as utilizing electric lawn equipment for city … more
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Maryland Department of Natural Resources reported that its annual seine survey of state waters for juvenile rockfish yielded an average of just 1.02 little striped bass per net haul, far below the long-term average of 11.1. That is the second lowest tally since 1957.
Concerning drop in rockfish numbers could affect regulations
Acting on the heels of poor striped bass spawning reported again in the Chesapeake Bay, East Coast fisheries managers are considering new catch restrictions aimed at curbing the decline of the highly … more
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Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC)
Little Creek Wildlife Area partial closures likely
The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control announced Thursday that partial closures of the Little Creek Wildlife Area are probable as emergency repairs are made to the breached exterior dike at its west impoundment. more
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$80 million investment planned by Eastern Shore Natural Gas for liquified natural gas storage, resilience upgrades
Eastern Shore Natural Gas Company has filed an application with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to request authorization to construct the Worcester resiliency upgrade project in Bishopville. … more
Maryland Department of Natural Resources reported that its annual seine survey of state waters for juvenile rockfish yielded an average of just 1.02 little striped bass per net haul, far below the long-term average of 11.1. That is the second lowest tally since 1957.
Fisheries considering new restrictions
Acting on the heels of poor striped bass spawning reported again in the Chesapeake Bay, East Coast fisheries managers are considering new catch restrictions aimed at curbing the decline of the highly … more
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Crisfield settled with the Department of the Environment on sewer violations with a $31,000 fine and agreeing to several conditions.
Crisfield settles sewer fine with Dept. of Environment
CRISFIELD — A settlement with the Maryland Department of the Environment over sewer violations was approved by the City Council with the administrative fine set at $31,000. There were 19 … more
Maryland Department of Natural Resources reported that its annual seine survey of state waters for juvenile rockfish yielded an average of just 1.02 little striped bass per net haul, far below the long-term average of 11.1. That is the second lowest tally since 1957.
New catch limits being considered for striped bass
Acting on the heels of poor striped bass spawning reported again in the Chesapeake Bay, East Coast fisheries managers are considering new catch restrictions aimed at curbing the decline of the highly … more
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Citizens Against Solar Pollution co-founder Kevin Goldsborough, with his daughter, Gracie Goldsborough, and his wife, Audrey Goldsborough.
Litigation continues regarding proposed Smyrna-area solar farm
A favorable court ruling has bolstered a halt to a solar panel farm in Kent County, an attorney representing nearby residents said this week. more
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William Phipps and his family were named the 2023 New Castle County Farm Family of the Year recipients at Townsend Fire Hall by the New Castle County Farm Bureau.
New Castle County Farm Bureau awards top honors
TOWNSEND — The William Phipps Family and Judith Puckett were among those honored Oct. 9 at Townsend Fire Hall by the New Castle County Farm Bureau. William Phipps and his family are this … more
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The Delaware Department of Agriculture has been made aware that green iguanas were present at the Bridgeville Apple-Scrapple Festival on Oct. 13-14. The species is not native to Delaware.
Alert issued about green iguanas at Apple-Scrapple in Bridgeville
The Delaware Department of Agriculture has been alerted that green iguanas — considered exotic animals in the state — were present at the Bridgeville Apple-Scrapple Festival from Oct. 13-14 and may have been distributed as prizes by a private vendor. more
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