Fairmount, MD Municipal and More

Fairmount

See all locations

Customize your news

Clear

57°F

Fairmount, MD · Municipal

WGMD Radio

website

DE Early Voting Ends; General Election Tuesday, Municipal Elections in Ocean City and Federalsburg

Early voting in Delaware over much of the weekend saw over 17,000 voters head to the polls statewide. A total of 145,712 Delawareans have voted early or absentee – nearly 18% of all registered voters in the First State as of October 1st, however the early voting polls were still open when this last survey was taken – at 3:21pm on Sunday – the polls closed at 7pm.

Ocean City, MD · 4d

WBOC

website

Wicomico County considers changes to solar farm regulations as state law limits local control

WICOMICO COUNTY, Md. - Wicomico County officials are considering changes to local solar farm regulations following the passage of a Maryland law that limits certain zoning restrictions on renewable energy development. Legislative Bill 2026-13, introduced Oct. 6, would update the county's zoning code to comply with the state's Renewable Energy...

Wicomico County, MD · 8d

Parenting Patch

partner publisher · 6.5K followers

Fire Heavily Damages Delaware Elementary School, Leaving Families With Questions

Milford, DE · 10d

WBOC

website

Former Ball Theatre in Millsboro reopening summer 2027

MILLSBORO, Del. - The historic Ball Theatre on Main Street in Millsboro is officially reopening summer 2027 as the Millstone Theatre. PCA Productions announced Monday they have been renovating the almost-century old building, and they are planning to finish the work in time for next summer. PCA Productions also helped...

Millsboro, DE · 11d

foxbaltimore.com

website

Maine report details unexplained delivery of ballot envelopes to Maryland

MARYLAND (WBFF) — A box of Maine absentee ballot return envelopes was delivered to a Maryland nonprofit in 2025 and an investigation by the Maine Secretary of State’s Office, obtained by FOX45 News, traced the shipment to a UPS facility but left unanswered how it ended up on the Eastern Shore.

Maryland · 8d

Cape Gazette

website

Sussex works on comp plan, compliance with new state laws

Sussex County officials discussed Oct. 27 the linked tasks of revising subdivision rules to comply with new state laws and drafting the next comprehensive plan to guide future development. County Administrator Todd Lawson and Assistant County Attorney Vince Robertson updated Sussex County Council on the progress in complying with Senate...

Sussex County, DE · 8d

tvdelmarva.com

website

DelDOT Converting Intersection to All-Way Stop in Bridgeville Thursday

BRIDGEVILLE, Del. — The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) is scheduled to convert the intersection of Sunnyside Road at Apple Tree Road in Bridgeville to an All-Way Stop on Thursday, November 5th, provided weather cooperates. The project will include the installation of new signs and updated pavement markings to...

Bridgeville, DE · 8d

Cape Gazette

website

Preserving Sussex must include its people

Having served alongside Preston Schell at the recent Sussex Economic & Legislative Summit, I read the subsequent letters with interest. I respect concerns about growth, infrastructure and preservation, but I also believe Preston deserves recognition for what he has actually contributed to Sussex County. I have watched Preston build his...

Sussex County, DE · 8d

tvdelmarva.com

website

Right Lane Closed on DuPont Blvd (US-113) Northbound in Sussex County

Drivers traveling northbound on DuPont Boulevard (US-113) in Sussex County should be aware of an active lane closure due to road work. According to DelDOT, the right lane between 2nd Avenue and South Washington Street is closed as of 7:11 PM on October 26, 2026. The closure is related to construction activity in the area.

Sussex County, DE · 11d

WMDT.com

website

Sussex Tech unveils plans for Raven House

(GEORGETOWN, Del) – Sussex County Vocational Technical School is building something new on campus that students in several trades will benefit from, providing hands-on experience and opportunities for innovation. Sussex Tech seniors Jacob Ramirez and Savannah Stevenson, while graduating are excited at the opportunities this house is going to...

Sussex County, DE · 8d

easternshoreundercover.com

website

Eastern Shore Undercover endorsement for House of Delegates District 38B

In the November 3, 2026, election, one of the hottest races on the ballot is for the Maryland House of Delegates, District 38B. The incumbent, Delegate Barry Beauchamp, is running on the Republican side of the ticket. He is facing Wicomico County Council member Josh Hastings, who is running on the Democratic side.

Wicomico County, MD · 9d

WHYY

publisher · 30.2K followers

After a devastating fire at a southern Delaware school, district and state leaders focus on recovery

What are journalists missing from the state of Delaware? What would you most like WHYY News to cover? Let us know. More than 600 students were displaced this week as they were either forced to stay home from school or sent to another care facility, due to a Sunday morning fire that left Lulu M. Ross Elementary School in Milford uninhabitable and severely damaged.

Milford, DE · 8d

WBOC

website

Maryland House of Delegates District 38-B: Barry Beauchamp and Josh Hastings

Republican incumbent Barry Beauchamp was appointed to the position in 2024 after his predecessor went to work for the governor. His Democratic opponent Josh Hastings has served two terms on the Wicomico County Council.

Maryland · 7d

BaytoBayNews.com

partner publisher · 35.2K followers

Grimes: The lasting impact of the arts at Freeman

There is something special about the moments we share through the arts -- a crowd singing along to a favorite song, a student discovering a creative interest or a family experiencing a performance together for the first time.

Delmarva Peninsula, DE · 8d

Cape Gazette

website

Sussex County Council looks to reconcile different suggestions for pickleball project rules

Sussex County Council delayed action on a request to change conditions of approval for a planned Lewes-area pickleball facility to give the owner and neighbors time to reach agreement on suggested rules. The decision came after an Oct. 27 public hearing on the application from Sandie LLC to amend conditions...

Sussex County, DE · 9d

WMDT.com

website

Meet The Candidates: Delaware House District 36

Salisbury, Md. – Certain Sussex County voters will decide who represents them in Dover as Representative Bryan Shupe (R) seeks re-election for a fifth term and faces challenger Andy Gorlich (D) for State House District 36. The 36th State House district encompasses Lincoln, Slaughter Beach and Milford in nothern...

Sussex County, DE · 8d

sbybiz.org

website

Permanent Home in Downtown Salisbury

The Salisbury Area Chamber of Commerce was delighted to co-host the Salisbury Wicomico Arts Council (SWAC) on October 27 for a ribbon-cutting ceremony and official grand opening celebrating a historic milestone: the acquisition of SWAC’s first permanent home, located at 737 and 739 East Main Street in Salisbury. More...

Salisbury, MD · 9d

easternshoreundercover.com

website

Honga River Dredging Underway Through March 31, 2027

Dorchester County, MD - If you take a boat out on the Honga River this fall or winter, you'll be sharing the water with a dredging crew. Sea Coast Marine Construction started the work on October 10, 2026, and it's set to wrap up on March 31, 2027. The crew...

Dorchester County, MD · 9d

baysideoc.net

website

Gillises, Berlin settle after five years of talks, meetings

(Oct. 29, 2026) After a long run of agreements, rejections and disappointments, the former poultry processing plant property at Heron Park has been sold for $1.2 million to Palmer and Sandy Gillis, Berlin Mayor Zack Tyndall confirmed Tuesday. Now that the deal has gone through, the Gillises can proceed with...

Berlin, MD · 8d

starpublications.online

website

Town of Laurel honors Mayor John Shwed’s two decades of service

For more than two decades, John Shwed was a familiar presence at the center of Laurel’s municipal government, guiding the town through challenges, encouraging economic development and working to strengthen the community he had come to call home. But his contributions extended far beyond the mayor’s office, reflecting a lifetime devoted to public service, education, charitable organizations and the well-being of others.

Laurel, DE · 8d