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Experts: US components still found in Russian weapons
American-made semiconductors and other parts have been found in Russian weapons used against Ukraine, even with strict Biden administration sanctions, experts told a Senate panel Tuesday. more
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As ticket prices climb, music industry seeks solutions in Maryland
Nearly $25,000. That’s how much one ticket cost on Vivid Seats for Hozier’s upcoming Merriweather Post Pavilion show in May. The original price for a seat at the sold-out show was $99, according to I.M.P., the production company that owns Merriweather. more
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Mayor Darlene Taylor speaks to the media, FEMA and MDEM officials while at the Crisfield City Dock following a lunch and meeting at the Tawes Museum.
Crisfield tour by FEMA and MDEM highlights city's commitment to reducing flood risk
CRISFIELD — Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) senior officials Victoria Salinas and MaryAnn Tierney and Maryland Department of Emergency Management Secretary Russ Strickland were in … more
The confinement of backyard chickens and other non-migratory fowl is being proposed to be added to the nuisance ordinance by the Somerset County Commissioners because currently there is no recourse if a neighbor complains about them being on their property. A public hearing on the amended ordinance will be held March 12.
Somerset County looking to address neighbor complaints about foul fowl
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 … more
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A statue of Confederate sympathizer Uriah M. Rose of Arkansas, left, stands next to former Confederate President Jefferson Davis of Mississippi in the U.S. Capitol's National Statuary Hall.
Confederates and segregationists live on in Capitol statues
February is Black History Month, an observance meant to honor and celebrate the achievements made by African Americans throughout the history of the United States. more
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U.S. Senate candidate Angela Alsobrooks hosted at town hall at UMES Feb. 24
The Lower Shore Progressive Caucus (LSPC) will hold a hybrid town hall with Democrat candidate for United State Senate Angela Alsobrooks, county executive of Prince George’s County, 6:30 p.m. … more
Neighbors file to run in Somerset County school board districts 2 and 4
PRINCESS ANNE — The Somerset County Board of Education has two seats before the voters this election season and for District 4 it will be a rematch from four years ago as incumbent Troy S. … more
Then-Gov. Larry Hogan addresses Maryland in the Governor’s Reception Room on Sept. 8, 2021. He recently announced his campaign for the U.S. Senate.
Hogan’s Senate run is all the buzz among former colleagues
ANNAPOLIS, Md. — Larry Hogan’s recent decision to run for U.S. Senate comes as a shock to many of the state’s lawmakers — especially Democrats who worked with the former Republican governor and think he wasn’t all that cooperative with the legislature. more
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State lawmakers in Maryland are debating legislation that would regulate ticket scalping and stop unfair prices in the resale market.
Sparks fly as Md. Democrats try to cap live-event ticket prices
State lawmakers are proposing legislation that cracks down on ticket scalping in Maryland, hoping to stop unfair ticket prices and bad actors in the resale market. more
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Code Pink protesters raise their paint-covered hands in a demonstration during a hearing of a subcommittee of the House of Representatives' Foreign Affairs Committee on Wednesday. The group is sitting behind Simone Ledeen, former deputy assistant defense secretary for the Middle East under President Donald Trump and now a senior fellow at the Strauss Center for International Security and Law.
Anti-war protesters confront House hearing on Houthi threat
As lawmakers reviewed increasing Houthi attacks on ships in the Red Sea, anti-war protesters confronted a House of Representatives hearing Wednesday over U.S. military involvement in the Middle East. more
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Getting a small business check from Crisfield? You must spend it wisely to keep it
CRISFIELD — The 46 small business owners in the city who will be receiving a $3,000 Small Business Retention Assistance Grant are reminded they now have a responsibility to keep track of how … more
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Cannabis grower CULTA operates outdoor and indoor cultivation facilities in Cambridge, tucked away behind the city's police, fire and rescue headquarters. Somerset County would restrict locations of this kind of business to industrial zones only, but legislation before the General Assembly could overrule that and require that it be treated no differently than a farmer growing hemp in an Ag-Residential zone.
Legislation in Annapolis could upend Somerset County's cannabis zoning rules
PRINCESS ANNE — Amendments to the zoning code approved by the Somerset County Commissioners that restrict the location of cannabis growers, processors and dispensaries to only industrial zones … more
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Consulting executives testified in Congress on Tuesday regarding their firms’ relationships with Saudi Arabia. From left are Rich Lesser of Boston Consulting Group; Bob Sternfels of McKinsey & Co.; Michael Klein of M. Klein & Co.; and Paul Keary of Teneo.
Senators question US consultants withholding information on Saudi work
Two Democratic senators on an investigations panel have questioned the loyalty of four major American consulting firms, accusing them of withholding information subpoenaed by Congress regarding their work for Saudi Arabia. more
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Jason Murray, an attorney representing the Colorado voters who challenged Donald Trump's name on the ballot, speaks to reporters outside the U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday.
Supreme Court appears skeptical of Colo.’s effort to ban Trump from ballot
U.S. Supreme Court justices were skeptical of Colorado’s decision to remove former President Donald Trump from the Republican primary ballot during Thursday’s oral arguments. more
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Gov. Moore's budget has $17 million for Somerset County projects
ANNAPOLIS — The $63 billion budget introduced by Gov Wes Moore for fiscal year 2025 includes more than $17 million for planning and capital projects throughout Somerset County. From … more
A sign like this could be on Crisfield Highway if it becomes a mandatory headlight zone as proposed by SHA.
Mandatory headline zones recommended for select roads in Somerset County
PRINCESS ANNE — The State Highway Administration is recommending Somerset County establish three mandatory headlight zones with one of them to include all of Crisfield Highway from Westover to … more
A Google Street View of the Ewell Recreation Center which if a $120,000 grant is approved will fund improvements to include a new roof and replaced ceiling tiles inside stained by leaks.
Grant request would spruce up Ewell Recreation Center
PRINCESS ANNE — While the comment period remains open until 4:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 9 the County Commissioners are expected to approve an application for $120,000 in state funding to make … more
USM Chancellor Jay Perman testifies Jan. 29 before the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Education and Economic Development, and seated behind him at left is UMES President Heidi Anderson.
UMES President Anderson in Annapolis testifying on proposed FY25 budget
PRINCESS ANNE — It may be across the Bridge but it’s not a bridge too far for University of Maryland Eastern Shore President Heidi Anderson and her leadership team this week as the … more
Plan for regulating short-term rentals pending review by City Council
CRISFIELD — The recommendations for permitting and inspecting short-term rentals endorsed by the Planning and Zoning Commission have been forwarded to the City Council for a public hearing and … more
With zoning rules for legal cannabis now in effect Crisfield lifts six-month moratorium one month early
CRISFIELD — With no mayoral veto and no petition by the public to take it to referendum the zoning code amendments that regulate legal cannabis adopted by the City Council on Nov. 29 became … more
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