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State issues violations to Mountaire in Millsboro for odors
Following a request to increase meat production, odors at Mountaire Farms ' poultry processing plant in Millsboro led to violations of the company's air quality permit, according to the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control. No fines were issued with the September notice of violation, but Mountaire was ordered to create a new odor management plan. The poultry industry of which Mountaire is a part is ubiquitous in Delaware. In 2025, Delaware chicken growers raised 263 million chickens, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture , and in 2024, the poultry industry employed over 8,800 people in Delaware, according to the National Chicken Council. All those chickens, however, create a lot of wastewater, and in 2017, the wastewater treatment plant at Mountaire in Millsboro failed. At that time, poorly treated or untreated wastewater was sprayed onto surrounding fields, leading to hefty fines from the state and lawsuit settlements in the tens of millions. Improvements to the wastewater system, required by an agreement between the state and Mountaire, were made and time passed. In October 2025, Mountaire Millsboro requested an amendment to its air quality permit to increase meat production from 4,200 to 5,000 tons per week (or 310,128
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United Electric Supply Announces Key Leadership, Management Changes
WILMINGTON, Del. — United Electric Supply (United) announced several leadership transitions as part of its ongoing commitment to developing talent, supporting succession planning, and driving growth across its markets. Jim Blank, Vice President of Sales, Chesapeake Region. Jim brings more than 20 years of experience in sales leadership, operations,...
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Burlington Coming To California, Taking Over Former Bed Bath & Beyond Space
CALIFORNIA, Md. — Shoppers searching for a new outfit, a seasonal home refresh or an unexpected bargain could soon have another stop in Wildewood Center. Burlington is identified as a newly signed tenant in leasing materials published by commercial real estate brokerage KLNB, signaling a new chapter for the shopping center’s former Bed Bath & Beyond space.
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Shore Regional Health welcomes new vice president
EASTON — Maurice T. Winkfield has joined University of Maryland Shore Regional Health as vice president of clinical and support operations. Winkfield will oversee clinical and support services including diagnostic imaging, the clinical laboratory, the cancer center, pulmonary services, cardiac rehabilitation, facilities, food service, emergency management and security. He also will work with leaders across Shore Regional Health and the University of Maryland Medical System on quality, safety and operations. Shore Regional Health is a member of the University of Maryland Medical System. Winkfield has more than 15 years of health care leadership experience, according to Shore Regional Health. He most recently served as executive director of the oncology service line and ancillary services at Beebe Healthcare in Lewes, Delaware. At Beebe, Winkfield led efforts to expand patient access and improve operations. Shore Regional Health said his accomplishments included increasing the regional market share for oncology services by 55%, opening a new breast center, reducing wait times for new patients to fewer than four business days and leading a $6 million renovation of Beebe’s Rehoboth Beach cancer center. “Maurice brings a valuable combination of strategic vision and hands-on operational leadership,” said Ken Kozel, president of Shore Regional Health. “His experience
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Maryland agritourism conference aims to boost farm profits
The University of Maryland Eastern Shore Extension will bring farmers, tourism professionals and agribusiness stakeholders together in Cambridge next month for a conference focused on expanding agritourism opportunities and boosting farm profitability. The second Maryland Agritourism Conference is scheduled for Nov. 15-17 at the Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Golf Resort, Spa and Marina, 100 Heron Blvd. (at Route 50), Cambridge, according to a community announcement. Organizers said in the announcement that the event will focus on helping small- and mid-scale farmers develop agritourism businesses or add new revenue-generating attractions to existing operations. The conference theme is “Boosting Agritourism Strategies to Improve the Profitability of Family Farms.” “‘The possibilities are nearly endless. Enterprising agritourism operators are expanding their revenue sources by broadening attractions on their farms. This conference offers opportunities to learn directly from these successful operators,’” Prem Bhandari, UMES agritourism and value-added agricultural marketing specialist and conference chair, said in the announcement. The event is also intended for owners of farm wineries and craft breweries as well as tourism, economic development and agricultural industry professionals. Conference to feature speakers, workshops and panels Conference sessions will cover topics including marketing and branding, artificial intelligence tools for agribusiness planning, value-added attractions and
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The Old Screen Door to swing shut for good
Tony Romano on the deck in front of the Old Screen Door, the shop he has owned in Lewes for 17 years. Romano is closing for good at the end of the year to spend more time with his grandchildren. "The employees and customers have become family," he said. BILL SHULL PHOTOS.
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Contactor convicted of construction fraud
A New Church man was convicted Thursday in Accomack Circuit Court of construction fraud. The crime would have been reduced from a felony to a misdemeanor for 44-year-old James Daniel Roberts III, of Juniper Lane, if he had repaid what he owed for the 2022 offense within two years. Roberts...
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Easton Utilities Recognizes 27 Employees for Service Milestones
Easton Utilities has recognized 27 employees for service milestones ranging from five to 30 years. “Our employees are the foundation of our success, and their dedication and commitment are what allow us to consistently deliver safe, reliable services to our customers,” said Kirsten Tieder, the utility’s HR manager.
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Qlarant Announces USDA Contract to Support SNAP Program Integrity
Qlarant has announced a U.S. Department of Agriculture contract to help identify, prevent and combat fraud, waste and abuse in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, known as SNAP. The Easton-based organization said it will use data analytics, predictive modeling, investigations and subject-matter expertise to support the work. “Protecting the integrity...
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For All Seasons Lunch & Learn Explores Lessons from NASA
For All Seasons will offer a free Lunch & Learn, “What NASA Can Teach Us About Hope, Purpose, and Thriving,” with researcher and author Dr. Jeff Thompson on Wednesday, November 11, from noon to 1:30 p.m. at the For All Seasons Center for Learning, 111 E. Dover Street in Easton.
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Rural King Eyes Former Macy's Space at Salisbury Mall for New Store
A vacant Macy's storefront at The Centre at Salisbury could soon house a very different kind of retailer. Wicomico County Executive Julie Giordano and Salisbury Mayor Randy Taylor jointly announced that farm-and-home chain Rural King is planning a new location at the mall, though the deal still hinges on final agreements and necessary approvals.