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Homeless encampments discovered by foresters in Redden State Forest raise safety concerns ahead of hunting season

GEORGETOWN, Del. - The discovery of multiple homeless encampments in Redden State Forest has raised concerns among Delaware forestry officials as logging operations continue and hunting season approaches. Workers with the Delaware Department of Agriculture's Forest Service discovered the encampments in August while conducting routine timber harvesting operations. Although forestry...

Georgetown, DE · 16d
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Wicomico Habitat for Humanity awarded half a million from Maryland to help families avoid homelessness

WICOMICO COUNTY, MD - Maryland is directing $500,000 in housing assistance to prevent homelessness and keep Marylanders housed in Wicomico County as part of a statewide effort. Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development Secretary Jake Day announced a new round of funding through the Maryland Community Schools Rental Assistance...

Wicomico County, MD · 9d
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Wicomico Nursing Home Keeps Four-Star Medicare Rating

Salisbury, MD - Wicomico Nursing Home in Salisbury, Maryland has retained its four-star overall rating from the federal government, County Executive Julie Giordano announced. The rating comes from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), which grades nursing homes on a scale of one to five stars. The county-owned...

Salisbury, MD · 9d
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Salisbury Downtown Parking Garage to Have Partial Closures During Maintenance Week

SALISBURY, MD — The City of Salisbury has announced that scheduled maintenance work is coming to the Downtown Parking Garage, set to take place from Monday, November 2, 2026, through Friday, November 6, 2026. During that five-day window, crews will be carrying out painting and other general upkeep tasks....

Salisbury, MD · 9d
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Habitat for Humanity Choptank Breaks Ground on Housing Community in Denton

DENTON - On October 20, Habitat for Humanity Choptank officially broke ground on a new six-home neighborhood in the heart of Denton as part of their longtime mission to expand affordable housing

Denton, MD · 11d

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Cambridge City Council Highlights: Housing Debate Exposes Leadership Tensions

What began as a debate over rental housing inspections and vacant properties became a broader confrontation over government accountability, public participation, and leadership at Monday night’s Cambridge City Council meeting. The October 26 meeting drew a large audience, much of it concerned about two proposed ordinances that would change...

Cambridge, MD · 10d

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Sussex County Council Updated on Comp Plan & SB 23/HB 450

The Sussex County Council met Tuesday with updates on the Comprehensive Land Use Plan and the two new housing laws – Senate Bill 23 and House Bill 450. Councilman Matt Lloyd was absent. The County is using consultants McCormick Taylor to put together the Comprehensive Plan update. They are...

Sussex County, DE · 11d

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Keeping pedestrians safe this Halloween

Maryland — Halloween is one of the largest nights of celebration in neighborhoods across the country – but it’s also one of the most dangerous for pedestrians. Trick-or-treating on Halloween is an annual formative experience for kids – but it’s important to know how to stay safe before dressing up and heading out.

Maryland · 8d

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Wicomico County Pension Fund Reaches 85% Funded Under County Executive Julie Giordano

Wicomico County, MD - Wicomico County's retirement plan for county employees is in much stronger shape than it was a few years ago. County Executive Julie Giordano announced that the plan reached an 85.07% funded status as of June 30, 2026. A funded status shows how much money a pension...

Wicomico County, MD · 11d

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DelDOT to Convert Delmar Intersection to All-Way Stop in November 2026

The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) has announced plans to convert the intersection of Old Stage Road and Salt Barn Road in Delmar to an all-way stop configuration. The project, set to take place in early November 2026, will involve the installation of new signage and pavement markings to reflect...

Delmar, DE · 10d

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Heavily watched Sussex County Council races become a referendum on development

As development and population booms in Sussex County, residents must often look to the county government for key land use decisions. The results of two competitive county council races this November will determine who is voting on growth and development in the county for the next four years. Two closely-watched...

Sussex County, DE · 12d

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Berlin, Md., named an official Hallmark Christmas Town, one of only 25

The timeless small town of Berlin, Maryland, nestled in the heart of the Eastern Shore, has officially been recognized as a Hallmark Christmas Town. Berlin was among the 25 towns chosen across America, and the only town to be chosen from Maryland. The Lower Shore town was initially in the running to be the star of a brand-new Hallmark movie. OCEAN CITY'S WINTERFEST OF LIGHTS: What's new at Ocean City's 2026/2027 Winterfest of Lights celebration Hallmark's Merriest Christmas Towns Contest , a national competition run by the Hallmark Channel , aimed to find the town that best captures the spirit of Christmas through a public vote that began in August 2026. Although Berlin did not win, the town is proud to have been named an official Hallmark Christmas Town, a major accomplishment in itself. SALISBURY CAFE'S 30TH ANNIVERSARY: Salisbury's Bagel Bakery Café hits 30 years, owner thanks his customers Now, Berlin will be featured on Hallmark's website, bringing national attention to the historic downtown, independent businesses and holiday traditions that make the town special, Berlin said in an Oct. 22 news release . "The Town of Berlin has always been known for its beautiful holiday decor, events and shopping, and

Berlin, MD · 11d

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Ridgely Elementary’s Cierra Yost Gets the Final Word at Countywide Spelling Bee

DENTON - Teachers Can Help, an organization composed of current and former educators, hosted their annual Countywide 5th Grade Spelling Bee on October 22 at the Denton Branch of the Caroline County

Caroline County, MD · 10d

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Sussex County Voting location for District 36-01 has been Changed Due to Sunday’s Fire

Due to the fire Sunday at Lulu Ross Elementary School, the Department of Elections Sussex County Office has relocated the polling place for Sussex County District 36-01 voters for the November 3rd General Election to Mispillion Elementary School, on Lovers Lane in Milford. Letters have been mailed to all registered voters in District 36-01 to inform them of the change of polling place.

Sussex County, DE · 12d

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Caroline Commissioners discuss road funding and safety with Department of Transportation, state legislators

DENTON — On Oct. 20, the Caroline County Commissioners met with the Maryland Department of Transportation, followed by an annual meeting with District 36 and 37 state legislators. Commissioners and legislators called for increased road funding despite Governor Wes Moore’s focus on public transit funding. Maryland Department of Transportation officials Katie Thomson, secretary of the Maryland Department of Transportation, opened the meeting and jumped right into a discussion of the Department’s six-year consolidated transportation program, known as the Consolidated Transportation Program (CTP). She began her statement by paying respects to fallen Denton Police Chief George William Bacorn Jr. and connected this tragedy to the Department’s mission. “Tragically, he was far from the only person lost in a fatal crash on our roads this year… Chief Bacorn’s death is just a reminder that we have a lot more work to do,” she said. Thomson emphasized that projects like the Slow the Fast Down campaign—which targets “superspeeders”—are part of the Department’s efforts to improve safety. State Highway Administration (SHA) Administrator Will Pines outlined the administration’s top three top priorities to be safety, state of good repair, and improving economic development throughout Maryland. Melissa Williams, Maryland Department of Transportation Authority (MDTA) Director of

Caroline County, MD · 10d

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Sussex leads as Delaware early voting surges past primary totals

Election Day is still days away, but nearly 60,000 Delawareans have already voted early, more than double the number who did so in the September primary. As of 3:08 p.m. Oct. 26, 59,788 early votes had been cast, according to the Delaware Department of Elections . Sussex County currently leads Delaware counties in early and absentee voting, with the number of absentee ballots also growing significantly. Voters have until Nov. 1 to cast an early ballot, while qualified absentee voters must ensure their ballots are received by Nov. 3. More election coverage: Meet the candidates as Delaware early voting begins Oct. 22 How many Delawareans voted early? Early voters for the general election represent a 111.9% increase from the Sept. 15 primary, when 28,220 Delawareans voted early. Early voting has grown considerably in Delaware since it was first offered statewide in 2022. The September primary itself saw a nearly 53% increase in early voting from the 2024 primary. So far, 37,294 early and absentee ballots have been cast from Sussex County alone, according to department data. That’s 5,637 more votes than the September primary earlier this fall, or an increase of almost 17.8%. New Castle County follows closely behind with

Delaware · 10d

Milford LIVE News

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Lulu Ross Fire Update: School Closures, Investigation and Polling Changes

Lulu Ross Elementary Fire: Investigation Continues as School Closures Impact Milford Students The impact of Sunday’s fire at Lulu M. Ross Elementary School continues to unfold, with classes canceled for the week, a neighboring school temporarily closed and a polling location relocated ahead of the November election. The Milford School District announced that Lulu Ross Elementary will remain closed from ... Read More The post Lulu Ross Fire Update: School Closures, Investigation and Polling Changes appeared first on Milford LIVE! - Local Delaware News, Kent and Sussex Counties .

Milford, DE · 11d

DC News Now

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Maryland disabilities community fights possible funding cuts

A listening tour is underway for Marylanders with developmental disabilities who are facing the possible loss of services.

Maryland · 10d

WGMD Radio

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Sussex County Council Will Meet Tuesday – Comprehensive Land Use Plan, Senate Bill 23/House Bill 450 on the Agenda

The Sussex County Council meets Tuesday morning beginning at 10. They will hear a presentation from the Director at the Carvel Research and Education Center, James Adkins. There will also be an update and discussion on the Comprehensive Land Use Plan as well as on Senate Bill 23 and House Bill 450.

Sussex County, DE · 12d