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Thank You, Mayor Rick Meehan: Four Decades of Service to Ocean City

Few people have shaped Ocean City, Maryland, the way Rick Meehan has. For more than 40 years as a council member, council president, and mayor, he worked for the residents, businesses, and millions of visitors who call this town their happy place. As his tenure as mayor comes to a close, OceanCity.com thanks him.

Ocean City, MD · 2d

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Santa Claus to star in 2026 Christmas parades across MD's Lower Shore

Ho! Ho! Ho! Happy Holidays from Maryland's Lower Shore! Check out Delmarva Now's ultimate guide to 2026 Christmas parades in towns such as Ocean City, Berlin and beyond. If you don't see your local parade on our list, please email us at newshub@delmarvanow.com. WINTERFEST OF LIGHTS GUIDE: What's new at Ocean City's 2026/2027 Winterfest of Lights celebration Ocean City WHEN: Saturday, Dec. 5, 2026 The 43rd annual Ocean City Christmas Parade will begin at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 5. The parade will travel from Old Landing Road north to 120th Street. An awards presentation will be held at the Carousel Oceanfront Hotel following the parade. Onlookers are invited to bring chairs and blankets for the parade, and advised to arrive early to secure their viewing spot. The southbound lanes of Coastal Highway will be closed for the parade, allowing spectators to safely gather curbside. OCEAN CITY ELECTS NEW MAYOR: Ocean City Mayor Meehan loses re-election bid, plus council results Salisbury WHEN: Sunday, Dec. 6, 2026 The 80th annual Salisbury Christmas Parade , hosted by the Salisbury Jaycees, will kick off Sunday, Dec. 6, at 1 p.m. The parade will begin at the corner of Civic Avenue and Mount Hermon

Ocean City, MD · 2d

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Chamber Chat: Responding to Election Results

Salisbury, Md. – In this week’s edition of Chamber Chat, WMDT’s Haley Rae spoke with Chamber of Commerce President, Bill chambers about his thoughts on the recent elections. “Well, the bottom line, what’s changing in Washington, D.C., is now we’re going to have a divided federal government.”...

Salisbury, MD · 2d

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Sheriff-Elect Mark Lewis Outlines Plans in Dorchester Co.

(DORCHESTER CO. Md ) – From Hurlock to downtown Cambridge. Dorchester County voters have made their choice, Mark Lewis will be the county’s new sheriff. We caught up with the sheriff elect about the first issues he plans to tackle after his swearing in. After winning the Republican...

Dorchester County, MD · 2d

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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 · 3d

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Committee reviews plans for more housing off Route 589

(Nov. 5, 2026) Worcester County planning officials have reviewed plans for County Commissioner Eric Fiori’s new commercial boat dealership along Route 50. The plans were among three projects on the Worcester County Technical Review Committee’s Oct. 14 agenda, alongside a 59-home community near Ocean Pines, and a storage building off Ocean Gateway.

Worcester County, MD · 3d

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TidalHealth Mobile Mammography screenings for November 2026

SOMERSET, SUSSEX, WICOMICO and WORCESTER counties — TidalHealth Mobile Mammography brings 3D breast cancer screenings directly to communities across the Delmarva Peninsula, helping reduce barriers to care and improve access to early detection close to home. The program will offer the following screening events in November 2026:. Nov. 4:...

Wicomico County, MD · 3d

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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 · 2d

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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 · 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 · 3d

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Somerset Libraries hold fifth annual Fall Festival

Crisfield, Md. — The Crisfield Library was bustling Saturday as families and vendors came out for the Somerset County Library Fall Festival. This year marked the library’s fifth annual fall fest – and though it was largely moved inside for the first time – the community showed up.

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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 · 3d

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Dorchester Election Results Point to Little Change in County Leadership

Dorchester County’s election results suggest little change in local political leadership, with Republicans positioned to retain a three-to-two majority on the County Council and Republican Mark Lewis holding a substantial lead in the sheriff’s race. According to the latest unofficial results from the Maryland State Board of Elections,...

Dorchester County, MD · 2d

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WBOC News at 6 11/06/2026

One of the killers convicted in an Ocean City murder case is withdrawing his request for an early release. Will Maryland follow through with redistricting after Democrats swept the Midterms? And Dover finally has a movie theater after two years without one.

Ocean City, MD · 2d

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Georgetown tiny home debate continues as pallet village owners sue town

A nonprofit seeking to build a tiny home community in Georgetown sued over a town decision to impose a pause on the development of such housing. The post Georgetown tiny home debate continues as pallet village owners sue town appeared first on Spotlight Delaware .

Georgetown, DE · 9d

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Ocean City Gets Peaceful After The Crowds Leave, And These 6 Boardwalk Eateries Stay Open

Once summer packs up and heads home, Ocean City turns into a different town. The boardwalk gets quiet, parking gets easier, and you can actually hear yourself think on a morning walk by the water. The catch is that plenty of shops and restaurants close their shutters until spring, so...

Ocean City, MD · 4d

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Veterans Day Ceremony Set for Wicomico Civic Center

Salisbury, MD - The community is invited to come out and honor local veterans at a Veterans Day ceremony at the Wicomico Civic Center, 500 Glen Avenue, Salisbury, MD. The ceremony starts at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, November 11, 2026. The Wicomico County War Memorial Committee is putting the event...

Salisbury, MD · 3d

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As Ocean City elects new mayor, eyes are on the changes and priorities in James’s agenda

OCEAN CITY, Md. - Council President Matt James won the mayoral election against Rick Meehan by 302 votes out of nearly 2,600 votes cast. James received 1,438 votes to Meehan’s 1,136. James was elected to Ocean City’s council in 2014 and has served as Council President since 2020. He...

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Worcester County elects four new County Commissioners

SNOW HILL, Md. – Worcester County has elected 4 new County Commissioners, meaning that the board, will be majority made up of new-comers for the upcoming term. The new commissioner elects include Roxie Dennis for District 2, Steve Green for District 4, Joe Schanno for District 5, and Lou Taylor for District 6.

Worcester County, MD · 4d

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Wicomico County poised for political shift as thousands of ballots remain uncounted

SALISBURY, Md. - Wicomico County appears headed toward a significant shift in political leadership following Tuesday's general election, with Democrats poised to take control of the County Council and Democrat Ernest "Ernie" Davis holding a lead over incumbent Republican County Executive Julie Giordano. Davis received 14,757 votes compared to Giordano's...

Wicomico County, MD · 4d