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Wicomico County announces emergency polling place change
On Monday night, Wicomico County announced the following emergency polling place change:. Voters in precinct 17-001 who would normally vote at St. Marys, 21658 Nanticoke Road in Tyaskin have been relocated to vote at Westside Primary School, 6046 Quantico Road, Quantico. Voting hours are 7 a.m. to 8 pm. Live...
Baywater Animal Rescue hosts vaccination clinic for pets of residents in need
CAMBRIDGE — As Baywater Animal Rescue takes steps to open a veterinary clinic, the no kill shelter in Cambridge isn’t just waiting around. May 8, Baywater held a vaccination clinic where it provided vaccinations free-of-charge to 23 pets of low-income Dorchester County residents. Baywater Animal Rescue Executive Director Carly Stockus said the organization is slowly but surely making its way through the state requirements necessary for opening a veterinary clinic. ...
RISE Flag Football aims to build relationships, get Cambridge kids outside
CAMBRIDGE — Since late April, nearly 200 kids, ranging from kindergarteners to eighth graders, have taken to J. Edward Walter Park to throw the pigskin and grab for flags. The RISE Flag Football program — a program run in partnership between the Governor’s Office of Crime Prevention and Policy, the Cambridge Police Department, local nonprofit ALL4LOVE, the Boys & Girls Club at Leonards Lane, Dorchester County Recreation and Parks, Under Armour RISE and the Lower Eastern Shore Maryland Criminal Intelligence Network — has been a...
CWDI responds to Cambridge City lawsuit
CAMBRIDGE, Md. – Cambridge Waterfront Development, Inc. (CWDI) has responded to the City of Cambridge’s lawsuit filed earlier this month. CWDI Executive Director Matt Leonard says “We had no choice but to respond. The City’s lawsuit has its facts wrong, and threatens the significant progress CWDI is making on behalf of the community to finally realize the 30-year vision for Cambridge’s waterfront.”
Overtime makes a paramedic Sussex County's top earner. Top officials' salaries keep rising
Even as top Sussex County officials' salaries continue to rise by thousands of dollars year after year, overtime led Sussex paramedics to make up half of the county's top 20 earners last year. The salaries of Sussex's over 600 employees make up the county's largest expenditure. County Administrator Todd Lawson...
Civil Rights complaint filed after attack on 12-year-old muslim teen in Cambridge
CAMBRIDGE, MD. – Muslim civil rights group CAIR has filed a complaint with the US Department of Education Office of Civil Rights to investigate Mace’s Lane Middle School following the harassment and attack of a 12-year-old Muslim student whose Hijab was forcibly removed at least twice. “ My...
Gearing up for the 3rd annual Impact Festival
BRIDGEVILLE, Del. – The third annual Impact Festival returns this weekend, it’s a day filled with positivity in light of mental health awareness month. It’s been almost eleven years since high school student Chase Marvil, founded the Inspiring Project, a social media movement meant to address bullying, spread positivity, and educate the youth and community on mental health.
Bennett Middle teachers recognized
SALISBURY, Md. – Three education professionals at Bennett Middle School were recently recognized. Ms. Brickford and Ms. Schor celebrated 30 years of service, while Mr. Hampton celebrated 20 years of service. We want to hear your good news, just email newsroom@wmdt.com.
Community BBQ hosted to show support for DCPS middle schooler
CAMBRIDGE — Circulating videos of an incident where a Mace’s Lane middle schooler’s hijab was pulled off her head brought people from near and far to the corner of Washington Street and Greenwood Avenue for a community barbecue. The May 8 event, organized by mosques in Baltimore and Philadelphia, was created to support sixth grader Tori Gibbs, who is Muslim, and to give attendees the opportunity to learn about Islam. ...
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