News
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. In observance, Mental Health America is asking buildings...
Hebron Savings Bank recently made a generous $25,000 contribution to the TidalHealth Foundation...
The ELKS Lodge #817 in Salisbury MD, is pleased to announce its donations in the months of...
Kelsie Mattox is the 2023 Wicomico Democratic Club’s Member of the Year.
Nicole Alu, DO, has joined TidalHealth Family Medicine Practice in Salisbury.
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Sports
NEWARK — Ryan O’Connor is Delaware’s most experienced quarterback.
But he knows he’s not the Blue Hens’ only current QB who’s proven he’s capable of …
Habitat for Humanity of Wicomico County will be hosting the Kitchens for Kitchens...
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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Business
DUNDALK, Md.— More than 1,000 small businesses have sought emergency federal loans to stay afloat following the March 26 collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge and closure of much of the Port …
Telewire, Inc., a leading managed technology services provider, has received an exclusive invitation...
Business Insights
But an increasing, and unfortunate, issue that’s occurring is power lines being shot by hunters and gun enthusiasts...
Cambridge
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 …
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 …
Battling childhood poverty is not a new idea.
It is a familiar topic of concern for the seventy plus community members and local officials gathered to hear Gov. Wes Moore at the Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Intergenerational Center Monday, February 12.
But Moore’s fresh approach in his proposed ENOUGH Act got their attention and some support.
SALISBURY – Alfred Johns heard a mother’s pleas for help along the Riverwalk that warm day in September.
Startled, he saw her son had fallen into the Wicomico River on the Riverwalk.
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Scenes From Bay to Bay
Rainbow
Yesterday at 7:17 PM
Valerie Hankins of Houston took this photo off Bowman Road in Milford on April 4.
Dover in bloom
5 days ago
Gary Knox of Dover took this photo of State Street in Dover in bloom on April 16.
Pickering Beach
Wednesday, April 24
Brad Richardson of Dover took photo at Pickering Beach at March 19.
Turkey talk
Friday, April 19
Patricia Sterling of Wyoming took this photo of a meeting of turkeys at Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge on March 16.
Spring has sprung
Thursday, April 11
Patricia Sterling of Wyoming took this photo at the Governor’s Mansion in Dover on March 15.
Neighbors
The Diocese of Wilmington has announced an upcoming major spiritual event — the Eucharistic Congress — scheduled for October 5, 2024, at the Roland E. Powell Convention Center in Ocean …
Community Players of Salisbury’s last show of the 2023-2024 season will be the classic Cole Porter Musical “Kiss Me Kate” from June 21 to 23 at Wicomico High School Auditorium. …
SALISBURY — MAC’s 2024 Virtual Alzheimer’s and Dementia Caregivers Conference, “Dementia: Navigating the Journey,” will be held Wednesday, April 24. CEU registration …
Things to Do
Dr. Jerry Regier will address Salisbury Prayer Breakfast
SALISBURY — Public servant, scholar and Christian leader Dr. Gerald “Jerry” Regier will address the 12th annual Salisbury Area …
Step into the past at the Black History Living Museum Event in Salisbury
SALISBURY — Immerse yourself in the lives and accomplishments of African American figures at the Black History Living Museum, hosted …
Salisbury Pops presents ‘Musical Memories’ Concert
The Salisbury Pops presents its annual spring concert, “Musical Memories,” on Tuesday, May 7...
More Things to Do
Schools
In its preparation of the teachers of tomorrow, Salisbury University’s...
Wor-Wic Community College in Salisbury was recently named one of seven community colleges...
Dr. Enyue (Annie) Lu, Salisbury University professor of computer science, has earned SU’s 2024...
Opinion
As the new Mayor of the City of Salisbury, I want to thank everyone who afforded me this great honor. As I have just completed my 18th week in the office, I have embraced a huge learning curve, and I …
Dear Mayor Randy Tayor and Salisbury City Council members, on behalf of the 100-plus members of the Greater Salisbury Committee, I write you in regards to the recent discussions about development in …
The members of the Maryland-Delaware-DC Press Association are deeply concerned about the potential consequences of Maryland House Bill 1258 on local journalism.
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, …