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Eight people linked to a drug-trafficking operation on the Eastern Shore were arrested after a yearlong investigation by the Talbot County Drug Task Force and Homeland Security Investigations. The investigation, which started in Spring 2022, resulted in the indictment of these individuals. The Maryland State Police worked with over two dozen local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies to disrupt the illegal drug trade in Talbot, Dorchester, Caroline, and Queen Anne’s counties.

CAMBRIDGE — Kmar Hall made a promise to the mother of his first-born son before she passed away.

Have you been contemplating pet adoption, or simply love perusing adorable pets? A myriad of delightful pets are available for adoption at various animal shelters in the vicinity of cambridge..

CAMBRIDGE — After more than three hours of deliberation, a jury found Jonathan Diaz-Santiago, 36, of Cambridge, not guilty of first- and second-degree assault. The jury could not come to an agreement on a reckless endangerment charge, resulting in a…

CAMBRIDGE — A Glen Burnie man was arrested Tuesday in connection with a shooting that allowed a patient to escape from the Eastern Shore Hospital Center via a broken window in August.

CAMBRIDGE, Md. – Crews battled an overnight house fire in Cambridge. Shortly before 5:30 a.m., firefighters responded to the area of 6 Willis Street for a reported structure fire. Several mutual aid fire departments also responded to assist in putting out the blaze. Cambridge PD officers and a Maryland...

CAMBRIDGE — Kicking off the holiday season, Rescue Fire Company has opened its doors at 307 Gay Street for the annual train garden.

LOTHIAN, Md. – A tragic single-vehicle crash claimed the life of a young Calvert woman on southbound Route 4 near Lower Pindell Road in Lothian. The incident occurred on December 5, 2023, at approximately 2:10 p.m. According to authorities, the driver, identified as 23-year-old Shaela Rene McCray from Lusby,...

CAMBRIDGE — Shrouded in fog, lights twinkled, blinked and glowed at the 74th annual Cambridge Dorchester County Christmas Parade Saturday evening.

BENEDICT, Md. – On the evening of December 2, 2023, a wellness check at the Benedict Bridge led to a tragic discovery. Maryland State Police troopers from the Prince Frederick Barrack responded to the scene shortly after 7:30 p.m., where they found drawbridge operator John Roper, 77, of California, Maryland, deceased.

CAMBRIDGE - Organizers of the Cambridge-Dorchester County Christmas Parade on Monday announced division winners and band awards. The parade is not only a celebration of the season and ...

Six years after leaving the shelter, in April of this year, she bought her own house. She's also a chef at a local restaurant and was reunited with her husband.

Local groups are reaching out to spread the word about their events and schedules. The Banner compiled a list of announcements over the previous week, which follows: RFC Train Garden The

Dorchester County Offices will be closed on Monday, December 25th in observance of Christmas Day and Tuesday, December 26th in recognition of employee’s service and dedication to Dorchester County. All Offices will reopen Wednesday, December 27th. Offices will also be closed Monday, January 1, 2024 in observance of New Year’s Day and will reopen on Tuesday, January 2, 2024.Visit here for more details.

Lexington Park, MD, has been struck by tragedy with the recent passing of 20-year-old Ray Biscoe in a car crash on Sunday, December 3, 2023. The accident, occurring at the intersection of Three Notch Road and Rue Purchase Road, highlights a grim reality: the surge in fatal traffic accidents among young drivers. Biscoe's BMW veered off the road and collided with a tree, leading to fatal injuries that claimed his life despite rapid emergency response and resuscitation attempts at MedStar St. Mary's Hospital.

Photo from Unsplash and unrelated to the city. For most people, it is a constant necessity of life to manage gas prices. The national average price for a gallon of regular-grade gas on Wednesday is $3.216, a week ago the price is $3.246 , according to AAA.

SNOW HILL, Md.– Cambridge South-Dorchester defeated Snow Hill in a final score of 73-65 on Tuesday night to open their season. Snow Hill and CSD would stay neck and neck throughout the first half, the Vikings would go into the locker room with a 40-34 lead on the Eagles. The Vikings would come out the gate red hot in the 3rd quarter. With 3:30 left in the 3rd, the Eagles would call timeout as CSD jumped out to a 53-39 lead.

HURLOCK, Md. – North Dorchester High School hosted on-site admissions for Salisbury University on Tuesday. A total of 28 seniors were accepted to SU. We want to hear your good news, just email newsroom@47abc.com.

CAMBRIDGE – Share in the holiday spirit with the Chorus of Dorchester holiday concert Dec. 12 in the George B. Todd Performance Hall. The performance begins at 7 p.m. Since 1975, the

Phillips Packing Company was the economic powerhouse in Cambridge, Maryland, in June 1937, when around 2,000 employees went on strike. The workers, both black and white, demanded better pay, better hours, and the right to form a union. The protest led to violent confrontations between the strikers and armed representatives...