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SALISBURY — Delmarva Power officials are encouraging Maryland residents to take advantage of a no-cost Quick Home Energy Check-up. This home energy assessment is designed to help customers better …
SALISBURY — A TidalHealth nursing executive who has been with the Salisbury-based health provider for four decades was recently honored with the DAISY Lifetime Achievement Award. Recipient Karen …
SALISBURY — Salisbury University hosted a forum for the upcoming County Executive and Sheriff elections on Tuesday, October 6, drawing community members and students to the Academic Commons. …
SALISBURY — Wicomico County Council plans to send a letter of support to the state of Maryland, supporting grant funding for a Baltimore-based school with plans to expand to the Eastern Shore, …
SALISBURY — Wicomico County Executive Julie Giordano has vetoed emergency legislation centered around the county-owned nursing home, saying it “goes far beyond reasonable oversight and instead …
SALISBURY — The Salisbury Area Chamber of Commerce in partnership with member and annual business directory publisher Independent Newsmedia Inc., USA and the Salisbury Independent, are excited to …
SALISBURY — TidalHealth Peninsula Regional is receiving national accolades for hip and knee replacements. The Salisbury hospital has received the Gold Seal of Approval® for Advanced Total Hip and …
SALISBURY, Md. – The office suite in the Wicomico Civic Center that houses venue staff and Recreation staff will be temporarily closed for renovations beginning Monday, Oct. 5. Staff will be …

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ANNAPOLIS — A new Maryland Department of Natural Resources report details the significant growth of the oyster population and substantial progress toward the state’s oyster management goals for …
ANNAPOLIS — The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is currently accepting bids for the 2026-2027 trapping season at several Wildlife Management Areas and other public lands. …
PRINCESS ANNE — The University of Maryland Eastern Shore will serve as home base for the 2026 Small Farm Conference from Oct. 23-24. Hosted by UMES Extension, the 23rd annual event offers …

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SALISBURY — Izza Poke and Coffee is a local story of adaptation and perseverance. Owner Chitra Sari moved to Salisbury with a dream of opening a coffee shop. She’d found success in Jakarta, …
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Delmarva Power, BGE and Pepco are seeking regulatory approval to provide approximately $160 million in tax refund benefits to their Maryland customers. The proposed customer …
SALISBURY — Habitat for Humanity of Wicomico County recently announced that it has received a $45,000 grant from the Rural Maryland Council to support critical home repairs for mobile homeowners in …
SALISBURY — SVN | Miller Commercial Real Estate has announced that Kelly Jeter has earned Senior Advisor status with the Salisbury-headquartered firm. Jeter is a member of The McClellan Team …
SALISBURY — Saying “every voice matters, every solution counts,” Wicomico County Executive Julie Giordano commended the community, legislators and industry experts for contributing to a …
SALISBURY – Salisbury University has a new banking partner. State Employees Credit Union of Maryland and Salisbury University officials have announced a new partnership, naming SECU as the …

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Crisfield Wesleyan Church announces events leading up to Homecoming

CRISFIELD — Crisfield Wesleyan Church, 3065 Lawsonia Road, announces its upcoming programs for October along with Homecoming set for …
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Special church service Oct. 31 a safe and informative alternative to Halloween

PRINCESS ANNE — A “Light in the Darkness” church service is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 31 from 4 to 6 p.m. at Pure Word Bible …
Runners start the Pirate's Wharf 5K in 2025. This year's race is Oct. 10 at Pirate's Wharf Park. Photo by Joe Andrews.

Eastern Shore Running Club to set to hold Pirate’s Wharf 5K

QUANTICO — The Eastern Shore Running Club’s third annual Pirate’s Wharf 5K is set for Saturday, Oct. 10, at Pirate’s Wharf …
Lights in the Night, to be held at Winterpark Place in Salisbury, is designed to bring the subject of suicide out of the darkness. PROVIDED PHOTO ..

Lights in the Night returns Oct. 24 in Salisbury

SALISBURY — Roughly 200 people are expected to gather at Winterplace Park in Salisbury this month to help bring light to a subject …
Piers Dormeyer, chief executive officer of EagleView, a leading provider of aerial imagery and artificial intelligence-driven data analytics, is the the University of Maryland Eastern Shore’s Department of the Built Environment 2026 Roger Blunt Lecture Series guest speaker on Wednesday, Oct. 7 at 11 a.m.

CEO of EagleView will speak on 'AI and Technology in Construction' during public lecture at UMES

PRINCESS ANNE — The University of Maryland Eastern Shore’s Department of the Built Environment will host the 2026 Roger Blunt …

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I am a business owner in Wicomico County. I’m raising my kids here. My roots here run deep. So does my belief that Wicomico’s best days are ahead of us, not behind us. I’m writing this because …
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As a father, I’ve learned that kids pay attention to more than we think. They learn from the stories we tell them and from the example adults set. I have two boys at home and a daughter due any day now. Like most parents, I want my kids reading books, asking a million questions and using their imaginations. I want them to learn to be curious, thoughtful and kind.
The Wicomico County Council deserves our gratitude for introducing emergency legislative bill 2026-11 at their August 18 meeting. This proposed bipartisan bill will provide new oversight and much …

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In just 37 days, our community did something amazing. Despite a massive misinformation campaign by Mayor Randy Taylor using taxpayer resources, such as the city’s Facebook and other official …
Over the course of my career, I have devoted myself to upholding the rule of law in Maryland’s courtrooms and public institutions. As a former Deputy State’s Attorney for Anne Arundel …
In recent months, there has been significant discussion regarding the City’s repeal of collective bargaining. Opinions have varied widely, particularly around its impact on both the financial …

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