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Citing near drought like conditions, the Dorchester County Council on Thursday, October 17 passed a resolution prohibiting open air burning effective Friday, October 18, 2024 at 8 am.
In recent weeks, as countless communities cope with hurricane damage and devastation, Cambridge has, so far, been spared. But another crisis, which has hit hard locally, has been the temporary suspension of overnight shelter services operated behind the Salvation Army’s Cambridge headquarters.
Two historic High Street neighbors have joined together this year to ring in the holiday shopping season for a worthy cause.
The Robin Hood Thrift and Consignment Shop at 416 High Street has opened its eagerly awaited Christmas Shop directly across the street at the Cambridge Women’s Club, 417 High
PRINCESS ANNE — Want to learn how to grow the elusive pawpaw, learn about beekeeping or transition to agritourism? Trending topics in agriculture like these and more will be featured at the …
The anti-opioid medication Narcan can save lives. But first, people need to be trained to use it.
As a designated Narcan trainer with the Dorchester County Department of Health’s Behavioral Health unit, Keita Bailey believes in making house calls to reach people where they are.
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In August, the Banner reached out to each candidate with questions and will be posting their answers in full on Bay-to-Bay News during the week of Sept. 23 – 30.
CAMBRIDGE - In August, the Banner reached out to each candidate with questions and will be posting their answers in full on Bay-to-Bay News.
What inspired you to run for Mayor in 2024?
My father, a POW raised us to not talk about a problem and cheer from the sidelines but step up and be a part of the solution. It is easy to recognize the good, the bad, and the ugly, but it is empowering to stand up and say I want to help solve the problematic areas in our city
Business
River Marsh Golf Club at the Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Golf Resort, a favorite destination for area putters and drivers, guests, local high school teams and camp novices, now features a fully refurbished playing turf.
CAMBRIDGE – The Dorchester County Public Schools Food Service Department arranged visits this week by the Maryland Agriculture trailer, as part of Farm to School Week.
The purpose of Farm …
Business Insights
Member Exclusive
SALISBURY — Eastern Shore business owners and managers are more optimistic of the economic future than they were six months ago.
These trends are among the findings of the latest Eastern …
Salisbury
SALISBURY — The City of Salisbury’s Department of Infrastructure and Development would like to notify the public that a contractor will be performing a routine bridge inspection on the …
SALISBURY — Salisbury University welcomes members of Sea Gull Nation to campus for Alumni Homecoming Week and Family Weekend.
A full week of activities takes place Sunday-Sunday, October …
SALISBURY — Truitt Street Community Center’s Boys & Girls Club will be able to serve more children and teenagers with a recent building expansion and a donation from manufacturer …
SALISBURY — Wicomico County Executive Julie Giordano has issued a burning ban due to a recent lack of rain on the Eastern Shore.
The Oct. 16 measure by Giordano was issued after the advice …
Scenes From Bay to Bay
Photo Gallery: The 48th Dorchester Arts Showcase
Tuesday, October 1
A 48-year-old tradition with a new twist: Iconic Cambridge arts and street festival celebrated the city's downtown Arts and Entertainment District Sunday, September 29th from noon to 5 p.m.
Ready for fall
Sunday, September 1
Patricia Sterling of Wyoming took this photo at an Amish farm with their cornstalks ready for the fall on Wednesday.
Look at the birdie
Tuesday, August 27
Brett Williams, of Felton, took this photo of a belted kingfisher on July 18 in Felton.
Up in the air
Tuesday, August 20
Jerry Hull of Dover took a photo of this aircraft spraying crops over west Dover on July 21.
Moo-ving picture
Wednesday, July 17
Patricia Sterling of Wyoming took this photo of cows on a hot day in west Dover on June 19.
Things to Do
Twice monthly meditation for all faiths starts Nov. 4 at St. Andrew's Parish House in Princess Anne
PRINCESS ANNE — If you’re interested in the practice of meditation as a way to improve your focus, health, or to deepen your inner …
TidalHealth’s Salisbury “Trunk or Treat” is October 24
SALISBURY – It will be a sweetly ghoulish evening on Thursday, Oct. 24 when TidalHealth’s Behavioral Health division hosts its …
Easton Airport Day returns this Saturday
EASTON — Easton Airport Day will take place at Easton Airport on Saturday, from 9:15 a.m. to 2 p.m. This annual event celebrates the …
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Opinion
In June of 2023, Mayor Jack Heath and the City Council, at a hastily called special meeting and after deliberating in a closed session, voted to sell three valuable downtown parking lots to Salisbury …
Basic economics teaches us that if you want to decrease prices you must increase supply. Wicomico County has not built a sufficient number of housing units since the Great Recession of 2008-09. The …
The Wicomico County Council’s October 1st decision to not accept the Ross’s application for the Horizon tax credit was a slap in the face to the developers, who made significant …
In his recent discussion of the decision to have a Wicomico County Executive, Mr. Gains Hawkins recited statements made twenty or so years ago by certain former members of the County Council. When …
Rick Pollitt is now the town manager for Snow Hill, but in 2006 he was elected Wicomico’s first county executive. When I interviewed him in mid-July, some weeks after the Wicomico County …
As Election Day (November 5) draws near, arguably the most controversial initiative on the ballot is the county referendum to revert back to the council-manager form of government from the current …