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The hidden one-acre tract off Bayly Road was once an African American cemetery known to just a few local residents as Silent Hill. Long overgrown and forgotten, only three gravestones, all denoting veterans, remain from well over 100 original burial sites. But those interred there so long ago will soon be properly memorialized, thanks to the dedicated craftsmanship of Dorchester Career and Technology Center senior welding students, the generosity of C & K Lord, Inc. and Penn Stainless Products, and leadership from the Lower Shore Cemetery Preservation Organization, Inc.
The Odyssey of the Mind organization focuses on creative activities and problem solving, allowing students to expand their thinking.
CLAYTON — Homelessness is a broad-reaching issue that stretches across the entire United States. Six months living as a homeless person gave Paul Mast, an ordained Catholic priest, a …
HARRINGTON — Even at a young age, Brynlee Hughes knows the importance of giving, especially to sick kids. Six-year-old Brynlee recently began collecting toys to donate to Nemours …
DOVER — Shamikia Ewell spends her work days tending to children at a day care facility. She’s devoted to caring for her own kids too, and that’s a struggle when making $12 per …
DOVER — Capt. Jack holds a special place in Shirley Domino-Donovan’s heart because he came into her life the day her husband left it. John P. Donovan Jr. was a lifelong and …
Planning a child’s birthday party can be difficult, but Boujee Babes can bring one right to your front door.
Angelo Menefee of Harrington, while originally from Philadelphia, is seeing his three children’s books added to the curricula of a few Delaware schools and to some local libraries.
A caring group of neighbors, church members, students and retirees teamed to take a bite out of world hunger Saturday in Georgetown. More than 120 people took part in the nonprofit Rise Against Hunger’s second annual food-packing event, boxing up 76,000 basic food meals comprised of soy, rice, dehydrated vegetables and vitamins.
OCEAN PINES — Deanna Dodge of Crisfield, librarian for Somerset Intermediate School, is one of the 44 nominees for the 2024 Maryland School Librarian of the Year award sponsored by the Maryland …
The Delaware contingent of the National FFA Organization held its annual convention Tuesday and Wednesday at Delaware State University in Dover, drawing dozens of young agriculture enthusiasts.
Warner Schlaupitz squeezed as much life as he possibly could into his 100 years. The U.S. Army veteran fought in World War II as an infantryman, earning a Silver Star and a Bronze Star. He was also awarded a Purple Heart after being struck by a mortar round, while pulling a comrade from a cave in the Philippines.
Crape myrtles prefer hot, sunny climates and can grow as high as 40 feet or more. They are often chosen for their long, summer blooming period. For strong growth and abundant flowering, crape myrtles …
Three million older adults find themselves being treated in emergency departments annually for injuries related to falling. In fact, falls are the leading cause of injury-related death and non-fatal …
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ALLEN — Homemade chicken salad, soups, oyster sandwiches and baked goods are on the menu for the Spring Bazaar of Allen Asbury United Methodist Church in Allen from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, …
The Food Bank of Delaware in Milford hosted a packing opportunity to kick off the Do More 24 Delaware campaign Wednesday.
PRINCESS ANNE — Voting continues through March 24 for The Home Depot “Retool Your School” campus improvement grant program. Last year the University of Maryland Eastern Shore …
DOVER — Writing books together for Dover-based authors Dan Shortridge and Rachel Kipp is a lot like their marriage, a partnership where both sides work to make it successful. They recently …
SNOW HILL — The Lower Shore Land Trust will hold its fourth annual Pollinator Garden Tour on June 21-22 and is looking for native pollinator gardens in Somerset County to feature. The tour …
The American Pickers are planning to return to Maryland to film episodes of The History Channel hit television series during the month of April. "American Pickers" is a documentary series that …
What was once someone’s old belongings can become another’s new treasures. And Ole Vintage Finds in Harrington wants to make that connection more accessible.
SALISBURY MAC’s March for Meals campaign seeks to raise awareness of the home-delivered meals (Meals on Wheels) program and how it delivers more than a meal to local seniors in need of this …
Rental assistance for a family who lost a loved one in a vehicle crash. Clothing and more for another without supplies after a residential fire. Three scholarships for college-bound Smyrna High School seniors, totaling $1,600. The Smyrna Center for Diversity is focused on helping all sorts of people in all sorts of ways.
The Mar-Del Watermelon Association was well represented at the National Watermelon Convention in Scottsdale, Arizona, last week. It was there where 2023 Mar-Del Watermelon Queen Brielle Carter was voted runner-up for the National Watermelon Queen title.
CAMBRIDGE – If Dorchester County had a Boat Builders Hall of Fame, Neck District natives Captain Jim Richardson and Harold Ruark could have been picked. These local legends’ legacies …
WESTOVER — While Sunday, March 24, may pass imperceptibly for many, millions around the world will gather at sundown to commemorate the death of Jesus Christ. Considered the most important …
PRINCESS ANNE — County residents who let their backyard chickens wander without restraint onto neighboring properties may find themselves cited by code enforcement if an amendment to the …
Laila Insley earned the title of Miss Outdoors 2024 thanks to her outstanding performance that showcased her skill in filleting a large snakehead fish, which also garnered her the Talent Award. …
DOVER — Robin Agar has done the unthinkable. The longtime Kent County Library clerk has gotten children and adults to put aside their cellular devices and helped develop a burgeoning …
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