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In presenting a proclamation declaring September Suicide Prevention Month, Dorchester County Council Vice President Mike Detmer offered alarming statistics hitting close to home, saying:
“In MD, suicide is the second leading cause of death for 10- to-14-year-olds, and third leading cause of death for ages 15– 34.”
“According to a 2021 youth risk behavior survey conducted by local school systems and the Center for Disease Control (CDC), in the 12 months prior to the survey, 21.1 percent of Dorchester County teens attempted suicide.”
“More Marylanders die by suicide than by homicide every year, the suicide rate in MD’s Rural MidShore region is 40 percent higher than the state average.”
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CAMBRIDGE — 2024 is a General Election year with the vote completing locally at 8 p.m. on Nov. 5. However, the 2024 City of Cambridge Election is not on the same schedule as the General …
ANNAPOLIS – Scammers posing as election workers are trying to mislead Maryland voters with fraudulent text messages, prompting concerns at the State Board of Elections. The scammers are telling …
SALISBURY — The city of Salisbury has started to prepare for the upcoming Maryland Folk Festival this weekend.
Officials announced that several streets in the city will be closed to …
WESTOVER — The Somerset County Health Department was awarded a $1.7 million Health Equity Resource Communities (HERC) grant from the Maryland Community Health Resources Commission.
The …
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CRISFIELD — A dredge spoil site across from Woodson Elementary School has been conditionally approved by the City Council to be the place where Crisfield Solar Initiative LLC installs scores of …
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PRINCESS ANNE — Despite more interest in commercial and residential development the cost of permits, zoning changes and related technical reviews remained stuck in the past until Town …
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EASTON — The Talbot County Department of Social Services recently co-sponsored two family events to celebrate the contributions of resource parents caring for youth in out-of-home care.
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Maryland Senior Trooper suspended without pay after grand jury indictment
SALISBURY — A Maryland State Trooper has been suspended without pay after a recent indictment by a grand jury in Wicomico County.
Senior Trooper Jordan Monk is facing charges of …
Humane Society of Wicomico County wants larger facility to care for animals
SALISBURY — The Humane Society of Wicomico County is looking to move away from its current facility on county-owned property to a site less than a mile away off Goldman Lane.
The proposed …
Salisbury opens STEM lab at Newton Street Community Center with help of grant
SALISBURY — A community center in Salisbury has expanded its programming with a grant from the Cal Ripken Sr. Foundation.
A May 29 ribbon-cutting ceremony was held at the Newton Street …
Neighbors
Memory of patriot who served Somerset Militia to be honored during ceremonies June 8
SALISBURY — On April 19, 1775, British soldiers marched into the Massachusetts townships of Lexington and Concord, planning to disarm colonial farmers and tradespeople.
Instead, the …
Diocese of Wilmington announces Eucharistic Congress: 'The Eucharist: Source and Summit' this fall
The Diocese of Wilmington has announced an upcoming major spiritual event — the Eucharistic Congress — scheduled for October 5, 2024, at the Roland E. Powell Convention Center in Ocean …
Community Players announce auditions for last show of season
Community Players of Salisbury’s last show of the 2023-2024 season will be the classic Cole Porter Musical “Kiss Me Kate” from June 21 to 23 at Wicomico High School Auditorium. …
Business
River Market sells $50,000 winning Maryland Lottery ticket to Virginia man
BALTIMORE — “I almost didn’t buy it,” a Virginia resident said of the $50,000 winning Pick 5 ticket while on his way home earlier this month. The “mistake …
Community
Legacy: City of Salisbury names street after longtime real estate businessman
SALISBURY — A section of E. Main Street in Salisbury by Priscilla Street will forever honor a longtime businessman who founded his real estate agency nearly 40 years ago.
Honoree Bill …
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Maryland adds IRS Direct File System for 2025
ANNAPOLIS — Governor Wes Moore on Thursday announced that Maryland will join the Internal Revenue Service’s Direct File online tool for the 2025 filing season, enabling taxpayers to …
Harbor Shack offers easygoing dining, drinks and bay views in Rock Hall
In the lingering warm weeks of summer, ’tis the season to enjoy one last round of al fresco dining in the warm balm of September.
The Harbor Shack restaurant in Rock Hall, Md., enjoys a …
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Van Hollen, Cardin: $1.2M for Shore airport projects
WASHINGTON – On Wednesday, U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Ben Cardin (D-Md.) announced $1,269,403 in federal funding for infrastructure and expansion projects at the Salisbury Regional …
Business Insights
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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 …
Things to do
First Lady Moore announces Lady Brion as Maryland’s 11th poet laureate
ANNAPOLIS – First Lady Dawn Moore and the Maryland State Arts Council (MSAC) on Tuesday announced the appointment of Lady Brion …
28th Choptank Skipjack Race sets sail September 28th
The Skipjack Nathan of Dorchester hosts the 28th annual Choptank Heritage Skipjack Race at Long Wharf Park, Saturday, September 28th, …
'Dine with the Docs' lunch comes to Pocomoke City Sept. 25
The Atlantic General Hospital Foundation announces its upcoming “Dining with Docs” event, to be held Wednesday, Sept. 25, at 12:30 …
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Sports
HARNESS RACING
Harrington Raceway Results
Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2024
1st - FMNW2PMLT Pace $8,000
1-Earth Angel (Mo Teague) 2.10 2.10 2.10
2-Jacinda (Ja Morand) 4.00 2.20
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Chamber golf tournament
Dorchester Chamber of Commerce will host its 34th Annual Chamber Challenge Golf Tournament on Sept. 27. The golf tournament offers an opportunity to network with …
HARRINGTON RACEWAY
HARRINGTON - George and Tina Dennis' Mack ($9.60, Jim Morand) prevailed in the Monday $22,500 Free-For-All Pace feature at Harrington Raceway in 1:53.2.
The 7-year-old Mach Three …
I once voted for the County Executive form of government, I made a mistake. Initially, the County Executive position was to run day-to-day business, collaborate with the Council to improve the flow …
Civil Discourse is the keystone of a free society, and I applaud Mr. Taylor's ability to stand up for what he believes. I believe he is wrong. He states: "Just as occurred when the position was …
The recent filing of a misleading court petition against respected community leader Mike Goldberg is deeply troubling. This action, spearheaded by a county employee and a local opponent of Charter …
A recent op-ed (“Vote No on Question A …”) urging folks to vote against rescinding the elected county executive position in Wicomico County’s government contains assertions …
In politics, promises are the cornerstone of trust between elected officials and their constituents.
On July 22, a citizen was ejected from a council meeting for attempting to make a comment …
The question is which form of government is best--Executive or Council-manic. Having lived under both in Wicomico County I can assure you that being able to vote for or against a County Executive is …