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What inspired you to run for Mayor in 2024? I served as Mayor in 2021, having decided to run in 2020 following discussions with several friends and neighbors who had experienced a lack of satisfaction in their interactions with the City of Cambridge. During my time in office, we were just able to begin making the kinds of adjustments and changes needed to improve Cambridge. In policy, in responsiveness, and in capability, improvements had started to become apparent as that year continued, up until the time I left office.
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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 …
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EASTON – The Maryland State Highway Administration (SHA) in conjunction with the University of Maryland Shore Regional Health, will close a section of MD 662 (Longwoods Road) between Airport …
Education
SALISBURY — Wicomico County Public Schools has announced four administrative appointments that have occurred since the start of the 2024-2025 school year. Chelsea L. Seabrease, Director of …
Government
WICOMICO COUNTY — Wicomico County Executive Julie Giordano has announced the county’s issuer and general obligation limited tax rating has been upgraded from Aa2 to Aa1 by Moody’s …
BALTIMORE — VA Maryland Health Care System has announced that it housed 611 Veterans experiencing homeless in its catchment area this fiscal year. A total of 94.3% of these Veterans have …
CRISFIELD — Janes Island State Park in partnership with the Crisfield Arts & Entertainment District is sponsoring a kite making and flying workshop Saturday, Oct. 19 from 4 p.m. to sunset …
MARYLAND — Top state officials approved a $2.75 million settlement on Wednesday after a federal investigation turned up evidence of discriminatory hiring practices by the Maryland State Police. …
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Eastern Shore Running Club’s Pirate’s Wharf 5K set for Oct. 12
QUANTICO — Join the Eastern Shore Running Club on Saturday, Oct. 12, for the inaugural Pirate’s Wharf 5K, which is the first race to be held at the new Pirate’s Wharf Park in …
Community Development
SHORE UP, Inc. releases findings from community needs assessment
SALISBURY — SHORE UP, Inc., the community action agency serving the Lower Eastern Shore of Maryland, has released the findings of its 2024 Community Needs Assessment, highlighting key …
Education
Wicomico Memorial VFW Post & Auxiliary announces scholarship contest
SALISBURY — VFW Post & Auxiliary #10159 has announced the recruitment for the Veterans of Foreign Wars Patriot’s Pen Scholarship. This esteemed scholarship program offers middle …
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
Neighbors
Regal Rexnard, Chesapeake Housing Mission, ramp up hope in Cambridge
Cambridge resident Ben Parks, 76, a Hooper’s Island native, was raised to do things for himself.
But medical issues have left him less steady than steady on his feet, unable to safely navigate the front steps to his Nathans Street home.
For the past four months, Parks has been homebound, receiving medical care via telehealth appointments and receiving daily visits from his son who stops in on his way to work.
Delmarva Power crew in Georgia to assist following Hurricane Helene
Delmarva Power sent a crew last week to support personnel with Georgia Power responding to the impact of Hurricane Helene.
Thirty-two lineworkers and additional individuals from fleet, safety …
Chesapeake Health Care marks 30th anniversary with community health fair
On Saturday, Sept. 14, Chesapeake Health Care (CHC) hosted a vibrant Community Health Fair at the Woodbrooke Medical Complex, marking three decades of dedicated service to Maryland’s Eastern …
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Holy Pickers Union to hold special 'Hold-Up Service' Sept. 22 ahead of Heritage Foundation recognition Sept. 28
CRISFIELD — In advance of their recognition by the Crisfield Heritage Foundation (CHF) for being a 2024 Heritage Organization Award recipient, the Holy Pickers Union Center will celebrate …
UMES site for first listening session on new statewide animal feeding operations permits
BALTIMORE — The Maryland Department of the Environment has announced a series of four listening sessions will be held in Princess Anne, Easton, Frederick and virtually to receive public input …
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
Bring the family to Halloween events at the Salisbury Zoo
SALISBURY — Follow the candy trail at the Salisbury Zoo during Halloween Happening events, set for Saturdays, Oct. 12 and 19. …
Jackson Chamber Series welcomes Brazilian pianist Mehmari
SALISBURY — The Peter and Judy Jackson Chamber Music Series at Salisbury University continues with a concert by Brazilian composer …
48th Dorchester Showcase heads downtown
For nearly five decades, the last Sunday in September has been a community arts holiday on historic High Street in Cambridge
For …
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Sports
COLLEGE FOOTBALL
With 77 points and 1,076 yards between them, Delaware and Monmouth were as good as advertised offensively.
But a few big plays from the Blue Hens’ defense made all the difference.
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HARNESS RACING
HARRINGTON - Legacy Racing of Delaware and Nanticoke Racing's Melvin G ($2.10, Jim Morand) was the fastest of four Delaware Standardbred Breeders Fund $20,000 2-year-old trotting divisions …
COLLEGE FOOTBALL
WHEN: Saturday, 3:30 p.m. WHERE: Delaware Stadium (18,000), Newark, DE. RADIO: WDSD 94.7-FM (Scott Klatzkin, Bill Harmon). TV: FloSports (fee required). LIVE STATS: Statbroadcast.com. SOCIAL MEDIA: …
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 …
SALISBURY — Before examining the question posed above, it is important to recognize that Wicomico County is one of four Eastern Shore counties classified as a Charter Home Rule County. Others …
The Maryland Department of the Environment was at UMES on Sept. 23 holding the first of four statewide listening sessions about amending the statewide general permit that regulates animal feeding …
Whoa! A new study published in The Lancet shows that antibiotic resistance could cause over 39 million deaths by 2050. That’s largely because chickens and other farmed animals are often given …
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 …