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News
SALISBURY — The City of Salisbury, in partnership with the Greater Salisbury Committee and members of the community, have announced a special dedication honoring the late Greg Bassett—a …
Earth Day
SALISBURY — The Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay and Perdue Farms celebrated the 55th Earth Day and their partnership by removing trash and debris from local Schumaker Park in Salisbury, as part …
Member Exclusive
CRISFIELD — The true story of a one-time cabin boy and cook who retired as master and part-owner of a three-masted schooner will be told during a free historical lecture here on Saturday, May …
Business
SALISBURY — Starbucks continues to expand inside the Eastern Shore commercial real estate market, this time with a spot off U.S. Route 50 Business in Salisbury. Now open at 317 Tilghman …
Summer camp
SALISBURY — The on-campus child development center at Wor-Wic Community College in Salisbury is accepting registrations for Camp Jordan, a summer day camp program for children from 5 to 8 years …
County government
SALISBURY — Public safety, capital improvements and education were among many topics discussed during the April 10 State of the County address held in Salisbury. Wicomico County Executive Julie …
Higher Education
SALISBURY — The Delta Gamma chapter of Alpha Beta Gamma, a national business honor society, recently inducted new members at Wor-Wic Community College. Leading the induction ceremony was Dr. …
Higher Education
SALISBURY — Salisbury University was recently named a recipient of a $900,000 Higher Education Clean Energy Grant through the Maryland Energy Administration to increase the amount of clean …
Business
Business

Bruce Rogers earns Perdue Executive Advisory Council Leadership Award

SALISBURY — For more than 40 years, Salisbury University alumnus Bruce Rogers ‘78 has been a business and community leader on the Lower Eastern Shore. The Executive Advisory Council …
Business

Apple Discount Drugs recognized as top-performing pharmacy in nationwide study

SALISBURY — Apple Discount Drugs has been recognized as a top-performing pharmacy in a nationwide Diabetes Impact Study conducted by the American Pharmacists Association Foundation. The …
Government

Wicomico County Executive presents multiple options for proposed operating budget

SALISBURY — The theme of a recent public hearing on Wicomico County’s proposed operating budget for next year centered around public education and how to fund it without defunding other …
Business

Piedmont Airlines seeks to invest in future dispatchers with training program

SALISBURY — Piedmont Airlines is offering a paid specialized training opportunity for individuals with a strong interest in aviation operations. The wholly owned subsidiary of American …
Business

Local Jersey Mike’s franchisees announce partnership with Delmarva Rush Soccer Club

MILLSBORO — Local Jersey Mike’s franchises and Delmarva Rush Soccer announce a new, two-year partnership to support the club’s travel and recreational programs for local …
Things to do
Capt. Leonard Tawes was co-owner and master of the "City of Baltimore"  for more than 20 years, delivering commercial cargo from the West Indies and South America.

The maritime legacy of Capt. Leonard Tawes topic of free lecture May 3

CRISFIELD — The true story of a one-time cabin boy and cook who retired as master and part-owner of a three-masted schooner will be …
RAR Brewing resident artist B.J. Wheatley created this year's May the 4th Fest map to guide visitors attending the event Saturday, May 3 from noon to 5 p.m.

May the 4th Fest on tap for Downtown Cambridge

For the second straight year, the May the Fourth Be with You Festival is on tap, not far, far away, but in downtown …

Wellness walk part of Earth Day activities April 22 at UMES

PRINCESS ANNE — The University of Maryland Eastern Shore will celebrate the 135th anniversary of the Second Morrill Act with a …
Opinion
A new Amazon facility is coming to Salisbury. For some, it may seem like just another warehouse going up along Route 50. But for the Eastern Shore, it marks something more. It is a sign that global …
POLL
President Donald Trump’s dramatic changes to the federal government haven’t emerged as an obvious political winner or loser. That's according to a new poll that indicates some Americans may be …
The NAACP advocates for policies that ensure equitable distribution of resources across school districts, with a particular focus on addressing funding disparities that disproportionately affect …
OPINION
I would like to echo the support expressed by Cindy Dillon of the importance of a bottle bill in Maryland (“Marylanders need to support bottle bill”). I walk and bike throughout Wicomico County and am saddened by all the litter along roads, mostly beverage containers.
OPINION
Microplastics — the breakdown of plastic materials into microscopic (unseeable) particles in our water and soil — are now everywhere in our environment and are impacting wildlife and human health at a level we are just starting to understand.
This will elaborate upon my comment at the County Executive’s public meeting on March 10 about raising the additional revenue that’s required to appropriately fund both the Board of …
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