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ANNAPOLIS – The Maryland Department of Agriculture is urging all poultry farmers to remain vigilant and practice enhanced biosecurity on their farms after U.S. Department of …
SALISBURY — Wicomico County Executive Julie Giordano has announced that the county’s government building will open for normal business hours Jan 8 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The county’s …
SALISBURY — The City of Salisbury announced it will reopen offices on Wednesday, Jan. 8, with a return to normal services. In addition, the state of emergency enacted by Police Chief Dave …
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NEW CARROLLTON — The Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development announced it has awarded more than $300,000 in tax credits to projects across the Eastern Shore as part of the …
Business Development
SALISBURY — An athletic and event facility near U.S. Route 13 in Fruitland could upgrade its liquor license if a proposed bill gets passed during the 2025 legislative session in Annapolis.
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SALISBURY — The Wicomico County Council meeting originally scheduled for Jan. 7 has been rescheduled to Thursday, Jan. 9., at 6 p.m., due to inclement weather. The council will start its …
SALISBURY — The City of Salisbury offices are closed Monday, Jan. 6 due to severe weather and road conditions. In addition, trash and recycling operations have been suspended until the routes …
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ANNAPOLIS — Governor Wes Moore today declared a State of Preparedness in advance of the elevated winter storm threat to Maryland from Sunday through Monday. The storm will likely affect roads …
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WASHINGTON – Maryland Sen.-elect Angela Alsobrooks will make history in January as one of just five Black women to ever serve in the United States Senate.
As she won her hotly …
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COLLEGE PARK — Maryland became one of seven states to codify abortion rights in their constitution this week, joining a wave of pro-choice votes in the wake of a Republican sweep.
Across …
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Maryland remains a strong Democratic state as the rest of the country skewed Republican in the 2024 election. Senate-elect Angela Alsobrooks made state and national history and voters made their …
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Development
Proposal to increase density in downtown Salisbury passes first hurdle
SALISBURY — A proposal to double the amount of housing that could be built on new lots in downtown Salisbury is one step closer to fruition.
Salisbury City Council voted 4-1 at its Dec. 16 …
Community
Wicomico fallen veterans remembered as part of Wreaths Across America with aid of Perdue Farms truck drivers
SALISBURY — Many people braved a recent chilly December morning to gather for a public wreath-laying ceremony at the Wicomico War Veterans Memorial in Salisbury.
The 191 fallen Wicomico …
Business
Delmar restaurant rebrands, to honor fallen officer
DELMAR — A popular Delmar restaurant is rebranding, but not due to a lack of success.
Oaked 54 Whiskey & Wine Bar is changing its name to The Groove after business partner Doug …
Thrive Senior Resource
CALM private nursing aims ‘To be your advocate and guide your healthcare journey’
Older adults seem less likely to live near their children, especially as younger people move to new cities, or older people retire to the Delmarva Peninsula.
“So that’s where I step …
Development
Salisbury developer remains committed to downtown apartment project. Not everyone is happy about it.
SALISBURY — A proposed residential and commercial development for downtown Salisbury has drawn the ire of some business owners and officials, but others including the developer want to see the …
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
Somerset County Historical Society to host new Winter Blues event at Teackle Mansion
PRINCESS ANNE — To kick off 2025, and to help chase away the winter blues, the Somerset County Historical Society is scheduled to …
Grants awarded to Chesapeake Film Festival
EASTON – The Chesapeake Film Festival (CFF) has announced that it has been awarded the Maryland Humanities SHINE Grant …
Elks Pride Lodge in Crisfield has fish fry Jan. 11
CRISFIELD — The Elks Pride Lodge 194 on Fourth Street has a fish fry scheduled this Saturday, Jan. 11 starting at noon.
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As we enter a new year, the housing crisis stands out as both urgent and deeply personal. It’s not just a national emergency. It’s happening here in Salisbury, where the future of our …
A democracy encourages and values civic engagement and participation. Conversely, a dictatorship discourages public participation by placing inane impediments to public input. These types of …
Beteck: Boys & Girls Club at Truitt Community Center has seen great success, but we can’t stop there
As a Salisbury native and the Club Director at the Boys & Girls Club at Truitt Community Center, I’ve seen firsthand the impact that Boys & Girls Clubs have on the lives of our youth. …
Healthy party delights and the choices we make around holiday weight gain By Robin Gould We are in the middle of the holiday season. How are you faring with your food choices so far?
Every year …
In what seems like a doom loop of incompetence and division, Wicomico County’s Democrat political groups face as grim a future as the national party. Despite nearly flipping the county blue in …
In a small town nestled in the heart of America, a group of veterans gathered every year to celebrate Veterans Day. It was a day to honor the brave men and women who had sacrificed so much to protect …