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Somerset County project aims at protecting Maryland’s salt marshes

The Irish Grove Sanctuary broke ground today on a restoration project as a part of the "Marshes for Tomorrow initiative" through the National Audubon Society. The project is the first marsh restoration project of a much larger initiative aimed at reversing salt marsh loss across the Chesapeake Bay and Maryland's coastal bays.

Somerset County, MD · 2d
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Dorchester County seeks answers for sinking Elliott Island Road

DORCHESTER COUNTY, Md. – Dorchester County is looking for the cause of a sinking road on Elliott Island, and it’s asking engineers for help. The County Council voted this week to advertise a request for proposals for geotechnical engineering services on Elliott Island Road. Proposals are due Nov. 24.

Dorchester County, MD · 3d
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Return Day Thursday puts cap on 2026 campaign season

The 2026 election cycle in Delaware is not over until Return Day in Sussex County. Victorious and vanquished candidates will take part in the traditional parade Thursday - many of them riding side-by-side in horse-drawn carriages. The returns of Sussex County election results will be read by a town crier from a balcony overlooking The Circle in Georgetown.

Sussex County, DE · 3d
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Berlin officials set rules on handling office romances, timekeeping

(Nov. 5, 2026) The Town of Berlin is formalizing guidelines for employee scheduling, workplace relationships, and timekeeping after a review of its employee handbook identified areas needing additional policies. The Berlin Town Council unanimously approved new employee policies last week regarding flexible scheduling, personal relationships between co-workers, and accurate timekeeping.

Berlin, MD · 2d
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It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year: Your Guide to Winterfest of Lights 2026

Though Ocean City is known for its sun and surf, the town has a festive side that arrives when Winterfest of Lights switches on at Northside Park. This year's festival runs from November 19, 2026 through January 2, 2027, giving you more than six weeks to soak up the holiday spirit.

Ocean City, MD · 1d

Spotlight Delaware

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Delaware politicos gather in Georgetown to ‘bury the hatchet’ after campaign season

Dozens of Delaware’s newly elected officials, along with some of their losing opponents in this week’s midterm elections, gathered together in Georgetown on Thursday to literally “bury the hatchet” as part of a centuries-old celebration. The post Delaware politicos gather in Georgetown to ‘bury the hatchet’ after campaign season appeared first on Spotlight Delaware .

Sussex County, DE · 1d

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Honga River dredging begins in Dorchester County

DORCHESTER COUNTY - Congressman Andy Harris announced today that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District has begun dredging the Honga River in Dorchester County. According to officials with Harris' office, the project will remove approximately 342,000 cubic yards of sediment. Dredging is expected to continue through March of 2027. Dredged material will be placed at Barren Island as part of the Mid-Chesapeake Bay Island Ecosystem Restoration Project.

Dorchester County, MD · 2d

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Delaware General Election Brings a Few Changes to the General Assembly & Sussex County Council

With nearly all the districts reporting there will be a few changes in Delaware, but it was a night for incumbents. Looking at statewide races, Senator Chris Coons and Representative McBride will return to Washington. In State offices Attorney General Kathy Jennings and Auditor Lydia York return to Dover. The State Treasurer’s office was won by Democrat Ted Lauzen over Republican Michael Ramone – after Democrat Kathleen Davis announced that she would retire at the end of her term.

Sussex County, DE · 3d

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Demo work underway at Pines Beach Club

(Nov. 5, 2026) The Ocean Pines Association this month approved a $55,000 expenditure for insulation work at the beach club in Ocean City as efforts continue to overhaul the facility. At Saturday’s Ocean Pines Board of Directors meeting, John Latham, board secretary, said the directors unanimously accepted a staff recommendation...

Ocean City, MD · 2d

Spotlight Delaware

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Hicks flips Sussex Council seat, as Democrats sweep Kent, NCC races

Sussex Council President Doug Hudson was lone Republican to buck the 'blue wave' trend at the local level. The post Hicks flips Sussex Council seat, as Democrats sweep Kent, NCC races appeared first on Spotlight Delaware .

New Castle County, DE · 3d

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Salisbury Water Service Work to Close Van Buren Avenue on November 4

SALISBURY, Md. — The City of Salisbury’s Department of Field Operations, Utilities Division, will be carrying out water service replacement work in the 100 block of Van Buren Avenue on November 4 as part of ongoing efforts to improve and maintain the city’s Water Distribution System. During...

Salisbury, MD · 3d

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Locals Agree Lewes Is The Most Charming Small Town In All Of Delaware

A real cannonball from the War of 1812 is still stuck in the side of a house here. Seriously. The town took fire from British ships in 1813, and one building kept the souvenir. That same town calls itself the first town in the first state. Dutch settlers set up...

Lewes, DE · 2d

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Somerset County project aims at protecting Maryland’s salt marshes

MARION STATION, Md. - The Irish Grove Sanctuary broke ground today on a restoration project as a part of the "Marshes for Tomorrow initiative" through the National Audubon Society. The project is the first marsh restoration project of a much larger initiative aimed at reversing salt marsh loss across the Chesapeake Bay and Maryland's coastal bays.

Somerset County, MD · 2d

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Voters in Wicomico and Worcester counties are making their voices heard

MARYLAND - With key races in Wicomico and Worcester counties this election day, voters are hitting the polls to cast their votes. Julie Giordano is going up against Ernest Davis for the County Executive seat in Wicomico County. Abigail Fetters is a first time voter in Salisbury and says research is key when it comes to voting.

Wicomico County, MD · 4d

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TidalHealth community health events for November 2026

Somerset, Sussex, Wicomico & Worcester Counties – TidalHealth announces the following educational event calendar for November 2026:. · Time/location: Second Tuesday of each month at 1 pm via webinar. · Details: Advance care planning refers to making decisions about your healthcare in the future, if, due to injury...

Somerset County, MD · 3d

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Sussex Tech board to consider ending lease with early learning center; parents start petition

GEORGETOWN, Del. — Parents are working to be heard as a long-running early learning center in Sussex County faces the possibility of closing at the end of the school year. The Sussex County Vocational Technical School District Board of Education is expected to discuss ending its lease with the independent center, Kristin’s Care Inc. Early Learning Center, at its meeting at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday.

Sussex County, DE · 4d

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City of Salisbury fences off space under bridge, citing safety concerns

SALISBURY, Md. — The city of Salisbury has fenced off the area beneath the South Division Street bridge, closing a spot where homeless people had visited for years. The city has put up fencing along both sides of the South Division Street bridge near the library. City officials say conditions under the bridge had become unsafe and unsanitary for both the people spending time there and for the city.

Salisbury, MD · 5d

Cape Gazette

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437-home project near Lewes includes 67 affordable townhomes

A 437-unit townhouse project off Janice Road west of Lewes is the first applicant under Sussex County’s amended affordable housing program rules, but others may soon follow, housing officials said. “We’ve had a lot of interest,” said Brandy Nauman, the county’s director of community development and housing....

Sussex County, DE · 10d

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DEVELOPING: Wicomico County Council results begin to roll-in, WMDT projects winners

WICOMICO COUNTY, Md. – Voting results for Wicomico County are starting to roll in, and WMDT is projecting the following candidates to win seats on the County Council. As of 9:20 p.m. on Tuesday, just over 53 percent of votes casted in Wicomico have been counted. County Councilwoman Shanie P. Shields (D), who represents District 1, was automatically re-elected to her seat after running uncontested.

Wicomico County, MD · 3d

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Aggressive Dog Laws in Maryland: Definitions, Owner Duties, and Liability

Explore amazing animal stories – visit Animal of Things Now and follow us! Photo by Alexas_Fotos / unsplash Aggressive dog laws in Maryland are built on one state statute and a patchwork of county rules. The state sets the definitions and the baseline owner duties, but counties and municipalities decide most of what happens in practice, from who investigates a complaint to how a hearing works. That split catches people off guard. A … This article, Aggressive Dog Laws in Maryland: Definitions, Owner Duties, and Liability , appeared first on Animal of Things . Discover more animal wonders – VISIT Animal of Things NOW AND FOLLOW US FOR FRESH UPDATES! Related Posts: • Is There a Dog License Renewal Deadline in New Hampshire? What State Law Requires • West Virginia Dangerous Dog Law: What Owners and Victims Should Know • Dog Tag Laws in Mississippi: What Owners Are Actually Required to Do

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