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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 · 2d
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WBOC

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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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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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LifeStyles Of Maryland Offers Free Thanksgiving Food Baskets To Southern Maryland Families

SOUTHERN MARYLAND — LifeStyles of Maryland Inc. is accepting registrations for free Thanksgiving food baskets to help families in Charles, Calvert and St. Mary’s counties prepare for the holiday. The nonprofit will distribute baskets containing traditional Thanksgiving foods and fresh produce. Families may also receive a turkey or gift card, depending on availability.

Southern Maryland, 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

WBOC

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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 · 1d

Spotlight Delaware

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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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Locals Agree Lewes Is The Most Charming Small Town In All Of Delaware

A real cannonball from the War of 1812 is still stuck in the side of a house here. Seriously. The town took fire from British ships in 1813, and one building kept the souvenir. That same town calls itself the first town in the first state. Dutch settlers set up...

Lewes, DE · 3d

WBOC

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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...

Ocean City, MD · 4d

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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

WBOC

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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

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Lewes-area townhome development would bring affordable housing

A proposed townhome development next to Route 1 may be the first of several new additions to Sussex County's affordable housing program The post Lewes-area townhome development would bring affordable housing appeared first on Spotlight Delaware .

Sussex County, DE · 3d

Cape Gazette

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Don't turn away affordable housing

In response to Kelly Powers’ letter about Springboard Delaware, I ask if she went to the Pallet Village and spoke to those living there. Has she read reports given on the successes or read research on the impact of cottage housing?. In these times when grant funds have been...

Georgetown, DE · 9d

Milford LIVE News

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Wawa opens 12th Sussex store, plans five more by 2028

Route 24 location near Lewes adds another fuel and food retailer to one of eastern Sussex County’s busiest growth corridors LEWES, Del. — Wawa has opened its 12th Sussex County store along Route 24 near Lewes and plans five more locations in the county by the end of 2028, continuing the convenience-store chain’s expansion in one of Delaware’s fastest-growing areas. ... Read More The post Wawa opens 12th Sussex store, plans five more by 2028 appeared first on Milford LIVE! - Local Delaware News, Kent and Sussex Counties .

Sussex County, DE · 3d

Cape Gazette

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State reviews townhouse project that includes affordable housing rentals

Few concerns were raised during a Nov. 4 review of a proposed 437-unit townhouse project off Janice Road west of Lewes. A presentation on the Vintners Reserve project was made during the state Preliminary Land Use Service meeting by David Hutt, the applicant’s attorney, and Ring Lardner, a civil engineer and president of Davis, Brown & Friedel Inc.

Lewes, DE · 3d

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Sussex County discusses changes to comply with new state development laws

Sussex County Council continues reviewing how the county will become compliant with new state laws governing development. House Bill 450 and Senate Bill 23 change the usual process of some Sussex County meetings, namely eliminating the need for a public hearing for new subdivisions in the county - as long as they meet current zoning requirements.

Sussex County, DE · 4d

Cape Gazette

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Development around Route 9 topic of Nov. 17 public workshop

With Route 9 traffic as far as the eye can see becoming a common occurrence on many days, Sussex County and state officials are giving residents insight into efforts to ease growing congestion. The state is trying to determine how to improve traffic on the key east-west corridor as housing...

Sussex County, DE · 4d

Delaware LIVE News

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Delaware firearm deer season opens Nov. 13 with new CWD rules

Hunters in parts of Sussex County face mandatory check stations as state responds to first confirmed cases of chronic wasting disease DOVER, Del. — Delaware’s most popular deer hunting season opens Friday, Nov. 13, but this year hunters will head into the woods under new rules designed to contain chronic wasting disease after the fatal wildlife disease was detected in ... Read More

Delaware · 2d