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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 · 1d
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13-state Salmonella outbreak linked to Central Virginia oysters continues, at least 28 people sick

Central Virginia oysters linked to a 13-state outbreak are still testing positive for Salmonella, forcing state health officials to extend their ban on shellfish harvesting in the impacted waterway.

Northumberland County, VA · 16h

The Star Democrat

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Mid-Shore state races favor incumbents, Question 3 passes without support of District 1

EASTERN SHORE — On Tuesday, incumbent candidate Andy Harris defeated Dan Schwartz in the Maryland District 1 House race. Harris was first elected to serve in the House of Representatives in 2010. Prior to his time in the House of Representatives, Harris served in the Maryland State Senate for 12 years. Recently, Harris proposed millions of dollars in funding for District 1 as a part of a fiscal 2027 agriculture appropriations bill. Harris drew national attention on Oct. 13, after threatening to have a student reporter removed from a news conference. The incident occurred following a candidate forum held in Cambridge with Dan Schwartz. At an invitation only watch party held at Portside restaurant in Cambridge, FOX45 Rebecca spoke with Harris who self-declared victory early onTuesday night. In the interview Harris said, “What made the campaign successful is people in the first congressional district know that I deliver for them in Washington, and they come out on Election Day and they deliver for me.” He also commented on Question 3 being passed. “If the governor really believes in democracy, he should say, well, you know what, First Congressional district doesn’t like this idea, maybe we shouldn’t gerrymander the First Congressional

Maryland · 2d

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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 · 1d
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THC Vapes Found At Four Charles County Schools, Including One With An 8-Year-Old Student

CHARLES COUNTY, Md. – On November 5, a student at La Plata High School, age 16, was found to be in possession of a vaping device containing THC. On November 4, a vaping device containing THC was recovered from a 14-year-old student at Davis Middle School. Also, two vaping devices were recovered from two students, ages 16 and 17, at Maurice McDonough High School, which tested positive for THC.

Charles County, MD · 1d

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Outnumbered Shore Democrats Celebrate Gains in Wicomico County

In a Democratic wave likened to a Blue Tsunami, Maryland’s Eastern Shore bucked the national trend on Tuesday, electing and reelecting Republicans up and down the ballot, from school boards to a seat in Congress. One exception was Wicomico County, where a Republican County Executive Julie Giordano was defeated,...

Wicomico County, MD · 22h

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Military spouse uses AI to help veterans navigate VA benefits

For many veterans, accessing benefits they have earned can feel almost as difficult as earning them in the first place. Long forms, complicated requirements, confusing websites and lengthy appeals can leave veterans and their families unsure of where to begin or frustrated enough to give up. That challenge is what inspired Calvert County resident Tracy Contrino to create TheClusterFix, an independent nonprofit organization designed to make navigating veterans’ benefits simpler, faster and less intimidating. “The nonprofit provides easy, simple and quick answers for the veteran community as far as accessing benefits,” Contrino said. The idea grew out of Contrino’s own experience as a military spouse. Her husband served in the Army and National Guard for 18 years and is 100% P&T disabled. Over the years, Contrino became increasingly frustrated by the difficulty of navigating the Department of Veterans Affairs system and finding straightforward answers about available benefits. She began thinking about how the emerging technology she was seeing in her professional life could be used to solve a problem she had encountered personally. As artificial intelligence became more common in the workplace and everyday life, Contrino saw an opportunity. “What is the biggest way to get benefits using AI as

Calvert County, MD · 2d

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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 · 2d

The Star Democrat

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MD school report cards released, Chapel Elementary rated five stars

EASTON — Talbot County’s five public elementary schools earned at least four stars on Maryland’s latest school report cards, with Chapel District Elementary School earning five stars. The annual report cards evaluate public schools on academic achievement, academic progress, progress toward English language proficiency, school quality and student success. High schools are also evaluated on graduation rates and readiness for postsecondary success. Talbot County’s elementary schools improved across all measures. Middle school results were mixed, while high school results improved from last year in graduation rates, progress toward English language proficiency and readiness for postsecondary success. Chapel District Elementary improved in every category and ranked in the 92nd percentile among Maryland schools. It earned 8.8 of 10 possible points for progress toward English language proficiency and 30 of 35 points for school quality and student success. Easton Elementary School rose from three to four stars, improving in all four major categories. Nearly all student groups improved in math proficiency and made gains in progress toward English language proficiency. Tilghman Elementary School also rose to four stars. It earned 12 of 18 possible points for school quality and student success and improved in academic achievement, though it fell short of its

Talbot County, MD · 14h

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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 · 1d

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Calvert County: Regional Access, Local Opportunity

Businesses choose locations based on more than a building or a piece of land. Owners consider access to customers, workers, suppliers and services, along with community partnerships and a quality of life that helps employees put down roots. Calvert County offers these advantages in Southern Maryland, with connections to regional markets, a skilled workforce and resources to help businesses start, grow and succeed. With the county’s new Economic Development Strategic Plan implementation launching this year, those resources focused on workforce, site readiness and support for existing businesses.

Calvert County, MD · 2d

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Charles planning commission pushes back on subdivision amendment

Residents at a recent Charles planning commission meeting were concerned about how an amendment to the county’s subdivision regulations would affect Falcon Ridge, a housing development along Mason Spring Road in Indian Head. “Development regulations should balance the interest of property owners and developers with the long-term interests of the community,” Christine Cline of Indian Head said at the Nov. 2 meeting. “Charles County should be encouraging responsible development.” The subdivision plan for Falcon Ridge, which has been under development for almost 30 years, is going through an appeals process with the Charles board of appeals. A meeting is scheduled for January 2027. The planning commission recommended denial of the subdivision amendment and asked K. Hovnanian Homes of Maryland, the applicant that proposed the amendment, to add more accountability measures and remove the retroactive provision for projects that have a preliminary plan as of Jan. 1, 2026, including Falcon Ridge. The recommendation moves to the Charles County commissioners. Planning board members Semia Hackett and Jeffrey Bossart expressed concerns about the lack of accountability and oversight in the amendment, and most board members were concerned about the retroactive provision. “It’s becoming ever more challenging to find available areas to develop,” Erin

Charles County, MD · 23h

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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 · 22h

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Charles County Election Results 2026: Democrats Lead As Tight School Board Race Emerges

LA PLATA, Md. — As Gov. Wes Moore secured a second term Tuesday night, Charles County voters cast ballots through early voting, on Election Day and by mail, and unofficial results Wednesday morning show Democrats leading every partisan race on the local ballot. Residents weighed in on the county...

Charles County, MD · 2d

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Maryland Caucus with Foxwell and Mitchell: The Future of 1st District and Shifts in Kent and Talbot Counties

Every week, Maryland political analysts Len Foxwell and Clayton Mitchell break down the politics and personalities shaping the state and the region on the Spy podcast, Maryland Caucus. This week, Len and Clayton discuss the remarkable success of Question 3, which will allow the state legislature to redistrict Congressional District...

Kent County, MD · 3d

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Up The Creek With A Paddle: Charles County Students Explore Green Careers On Canoemobile Field Trip

Indian Head Elementary School and Glymont Middle School students were recently up the Mattawoman Creek with a paddle when they took part in an outdoor field trip designed to stoke an interest in green careers. Fourth- and seventh-grade students visited Smallwood State Park in Marbury on the Potomac River last...

Charles County, MD · 18h

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Prince William County families get a look, and taste, at proposed school lunch menu items

WOODBRIDGE, Va. (7News) — Chicken dumplings, ceviche, cinnamon banana oatmeal muffins, and waffles were some of the items Prince William County students and their families sampled on Thursday. The goal: help shape what students will see on their lunch menu next year. Prince William County Public Schools held its...

Prince William County, VA · 16h

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From Woodbridge to a Navy Warship: Sailor Serves Aboard USS Mahan

Seaman Apprentice Emmanuella Iggy, a native of Woodbridge, serves the U.S. Navy assigned to USS Mahan, a Navy destroyer operating out of Naval Station Norfolk. Iggy graduated from Woodbridge High School in 2021. “My mom is a very strong-willed person,” Iggy said. “She brought me up to be grateful, to...

Woodbridge, VA · 3d

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3 top officials exit Moore administration in Cabinet shake-up

BALTIMORE, Md. (7News) — Three members of Gov. Wes Moore’s Cabinet are leaving their roles, with interim leaders taking over Friday as the state begins searching for permanent replacements, the governor's office announced. Secretary of State Susan Lee is leaving for personal reasons after 24 years in Maryland...

Maryland · 23h