Clearing culverts may solve Route 13 flooding issues in Salisbury
SALISBURY — Salisbury city officials believe they have found the cause of flooding issues that recently closed portions of Route 13 near Priscilla Street, impacting both businesses and local …
SALISBURY – The warmth of spring and the bustle of activity were perfect for the March 8 event Thrive Salisbury – Senior Life After 55. The 2024 lifestyle event brought exhibitors, food, …
SALISBURY — The Wicomico County Board of Education has approved changes to the school system’s media policy, but eyes are now on the Maryland General Assembly, which could have the final …
SALISBURY — Despite the future of a proposed large residential and commercial development in downtown Salisbury hitting a speedbump with a recent circuit court ruling, a developer with the …
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Bay to the Beach
Chestertown is one of the various Eastern Shore towns that hosts a plein air event each year, putting all of Kent County, Md., on display. Paint the Town 2024 brings artists and audiences to a …
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Lawmakers work toward solution on juvenile justice
ANNAPOLIS — Lawmakers are moving toward consensus on changes to Maryland’s juvenile justice system, discussing how to address crime by children ages 10 to 12 and get them into …
Blueprint for future or budget-breaker?
ANNAPOLIS — Maryland’s Democratic-led legislature passed the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future in 2021, vowing to pour billions of dollars into the state’s public schools to …
Allen Asbury church hosts Spring Bazaar on March 16
ALLEN — Homemade chicken salad, soups, oyster sandwiches and baked goods are on the menu for the Spring Bazaar of Allen Asbury United Methodist Church in Allen from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, …
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VA Maryland reducing falls among veterans by focusing on hip muscles
Three million older adults find themselves being treated in emergency departments annually for injuries related to falling. In fact, falls are the leading cause of injury-related death and non-fatal …
The 'American Pickers' looking for Maryland sites to use on its national TV show
The American Pickers are planning to return to Maryland to film episodes of The History Channel hit television series during the month of April.
"American Pickers" is a documentary series that …
MAC's 'Meals on Wheels' benefit offers 31 delicious days to win
SALISBURY MAC’s March for Meals campaign seeks to raise awareness of the home-delivered meals (Meals on Wheels) program and how it delivers more than a meal to local seniors in need of this …
Business
Workshop to offer advice to heirs of property facing difficulties
PRINCESS ANNE — The University of Maryland Eastern Shore is offering an heirs’ property workshop Thursday, March 28 for Marylanders with family-owned property inherited through …
'Aspire to Succeed & Lead' Women’s Conference planned
There’s still time to Register for Maryland Capital Enterprises’ Women’s Business Center’s...
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.
Americans reporting nationwide cellular outages from AT&T, Cricket Wireless and other providers
A number of Americans are dealing with cellular outages on AT&T, Cricket Wireless, Verizon, T-Mobile and other service providers, according to data from Downdetector.
AT&T had more than …
Wor-Wic hosts Salisbury Chamber event
Deborah Casey, Ph.D., Wor-Wic president, welcomed guests, who were able to view the building’s...
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But an increasing, and unfortunate, issue that’s occurring is power lines being shot by hunters and gun enthusiasts...
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Tibetan monks return to Salisbury University
For the eighth time, Tibetan monks from the famed Drepung Loseling Institute, with blessings from...
Wicomico Public Library to hold Spring Book Sale
All are welcome to come, browse, and buy during the Friends of Wicomico Public Library...
Community Players of Salisbury present witty comedy in April
What makes a comedy funny?
Playwrights have been asking themselves that question for millennium. There is no recipe for the …
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Dover Downs Results
Thursday, Feb. 15, 2024
1st - Clm 7500 Pace $6,000
7-Feherty (Ti Tetrick) 3.00 2.20 2.10
1-Trey's Charlie (Ge Napolitano Jr) 5.00 2.80
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NEWARK — Brett Veach always seemed to want to be involved in bigger things.
He dreamed of playing football at Notre Dame before playing at Delaware.
And when he was coach Andy …
Washington Mystics star Elena Delle Donne is stepping away from basketball, potentially for the entire season. That's according to a person familiar with the decision who spoke to The Associated …
When, in July 2022, the world-renowned Ward Museum of Wildfowl Art abruptly had its doors closed and the immense art collection kept from public view, Delmarva — not just Salisbury, Wicomico …
I am a concerned Ocean Pines, Maryland, citizen who is appalled by the unsightly litter along our roads and waterways in our otherwise beautiful Eastern Shore. It’s time to actually do something to deal with this issue.
The following letter is in response to Michele Schlehofer’s opinion ("Wicomico Schools should not restrict access to books) which BaytoBayNews.com posted on Feb. 21.
This is a spot on, …
Concerns have been raised recently by Wicomico County Board of Education members about the process for initial selection and reconsideration of media resources, in particular books.
The current …
I am increasingly concerned that our County Board of Education is considering adopting policies which allow for broad personal bias to interfere with book collections development and book …
When the opening day of the 2024 Maryland General Assembly session was called to order, Delegate Sheree Sample-Hughes was the speaker pro tempore in the Maryland House of Delegates, the second-highest position for a member of the House Democratic Caucus.