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The Sassafras River, mid-May. Tulip poplars and black locusts in full and fragrant blossom. Local watermen offloading tons of catfish as hungry ospreys, eagles and herons soar close.
The little …
Two Somerset County organizations, the Deal Island-Chance Lions Club and Skipjack Heritage., are gearing up for the 62nd Deal Island Skipjack Race and Festival.
Scheduled for Labor Day Weekend, …
Two giants of Salisbury’s business community, Frank Perdue and Richard Henson, were great friends who loved to challenge each other in areas of community involvement and quality of …
TidalHealth Peninsula Regional has again been named a Best Regional Hospital on the Eastern Shore of Maryland according to U.S. News, the publisher of Best Hospitals.
The magazine ranked the …
SALISBURY — The fight against cancer hasn’t stopped despite COVID-19 and 1 in 3 Americans will get cancer in their lifetime.
The American Cancer Society continues to fund research, …
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Neighbors
Tuesday, July 29, 1997 --
Weather forecasters said today would be the final day of a heat wave that has extended through much of July. In Salisbury, temperatures have exceeded 90 degrees on each …
POCOMOKE CITY — On Saturday, Aug. 14 from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Delmarva Discovery Museum visitors are invited to watch wildlife artist Nash Clark work her magic with acrylic paints.
Nash has a …
Business
SALISBURY — The Lower Shore American Job Center serving the tri-county area is now open at 31901 Tri-County Way, Suite 111, Salisbury, across U.S. 50 and west of Wor-Wic Community College …
PRINCESS ANNE – University of Maryland Eastern Shore Extension, in partnership with Atlantic Tractor LLC, is hosting an Ag Showcase at the UMES Research and Education Farm on Stewart Neck Road …
PRINCESS ANNE — A hemp variety screening trial involving more than 50 varieties is the focus of a tour this Friday, July 30 on the University of Maryland Easter Shore campus. The event, set to …
Business Insights
Easterseals Delaware & Maryland’s Eastern Shore recently welcomed Nisha Lodhavia, of Wyoming, DE; Thomas Moore, of Newark, DE; and Nikkia Squires, of Claymont, DE, to its Board of …
Salisbury
Last week’s 3rd Friday in Downtown Salisbury was held outdoors, with artists and crafters filling the streets, live music and special events.
The theme was "Paw Prints" -- afan-favorite …
After more than four years of planning and renovations – and delays during a pandemic – Salisbury officials opened the new Newton Community Center that will offer programs for children …
A solemn crowd of people marched through Downtown Salisbury on Saturday, arriving at the Wicomico Courthouse to dedicate a memorial remembering three men lynched in Salisbury.
A broad community …
Salisbury Arts & Entertainment District is pleased to announce a free summer concert series to be held at the Pohanka Riverwalk Amphitheater this summer in Downtown Salisbury.
Friday Night …
Scenes From Bay to Bay
On the road
6 hours ago
Ronald Roseborough of Dover took this photo of a fox walking down the road at Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge on July 19.
In bloom
Friday, July 23
Patricia Sterliing of Wyoming took this photo of black-eyed Susans in full bloom at Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge on July 2.
Condo Living
Thursday, July 22
Dave Tally of Camden took this photo he calls “Condo Living” at Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge on July 10.
Sports
With the effects of the pandemic lessening, things are returning to normal in local amateur boxing.
Amateur shows that were non-existent for the last year are now getting rolling …
Summer is in full swing with Wicomico Recreation & Parks. Come out to one of the local parks for Summerfest, or the Playground Park Hop program, to socialize, play games, grab some snacks and see …
Things to Do
'Photo Hunt' is theme for this 3rd Friday in Downtown Salisbury
This week’s 3rd Friday in Downtown Salisbury will be held outdoors, with artists and crafters filling the streets, live music and …
MAC Inc. to host 'Aging Into Medicare' class
Turning age 65 soon? MAC’s “Aging Into Medicare” class tells you everything you need to know to sign up for Medicare.
If you …
Drive-thru Pork Chop dinner is Friday in Delmar
The public is invited to a Drive Thru Grilled Pork Chop Dinner on Friday, July 9, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Delmar VFW Post, located …
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Schools
ANNAPOLIS — Maryland students ages 12-17 that get vaccinated against COVID-19 will be entered for a drawing where they could win a $50,000 scholarship to cover full-time tuition and fees at a …
ANNAPOLIS — The Maryland Department of Natural Resources is now recruiting members for the Maryland Conservation Corps, an award-winning AmeriCorps program that engages …
Wor-Wic Community College was named as a silver-level Military Friendly School in the small community college category and as a Military Friendly Spouse School, for 2021 by VIQTORY, a veteran-owned …
Delawareans are blessed with not one but two nearby bays that are homes for delicious blue crabs: the Chesapeake Bay to the west and the Delaware Bay to the east. While we need not get into a debate …
They say the world around us is returning to normal, but really, what is “normal” anymore? Words like “Zooming” and “social distancing” are now a regular part of …
Most of us can remember the first time we experienced a live performance. Maybe it was the beat of the bass drums as we stood hip-high to our parents along the parade route, the brass almost …
While the COVID-19 pandemic has created unforeseen challenges for the American health care system, it has also created innovative opportunities for long-overdue health care reform. Lifesaving …
Different parts of America are bearing witness to varying changes in the climate. For example, the mid-Atlantic region, as known all too well for those living on the Delmarva Peninsula, is subject to …
Since 1970, major construction projects have shaped the city of Salisbury by improving both the local economy and our lifestyle options.
The Route 13 Bypass, the Centre at Salisbury and Shorebirds …