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(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 - 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.
LEONARDTOWN, Md. — Love was in the air across St. Mary’s County in October, with 42 couples filing marriage license applications during the month. The applications came from couples throughout Southern Maryland, including Leonardtown, Lexington Park, California, Mechanicsville, Hollywood, Great Mills and other local communities. Several applicants also...
Sussex County's debate over growth is often framed as a choice between prosperity and nostalgia, as if residents must accept unchecked development or resign themselves to stagnation. That is a false choice.
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,...
There’s a town on Maryland’s Eastern Shore where the river runs right through downtown and the fried chicken is treated like a local sport. That town is Salisbury, and it’s got a way of sneaking up on you with just how much charm it packs into a single afternoon.
LEONARDTOWN, Md. — Republicans held leads in all five races for the St. Mary’s County commissioners following Tuesday’s election, with Roy Alvey ahead in the contest for board president, according to unofficial Maryland State Board of Elections results. With all 27 Election Day precincts reporting, Alvey had...
SALISBURY, Md. - A Salisbury-based landlord must pay $100,000 in civil penalties and change its rental practices under a settlement resolving allegations that it discriminated against people using housing vouchers, Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown has announced. Disney Properties LLC owns, operates, or manages approximately 100 rental properties on Maryland’s...
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 .
ST. MARY'S, MD (7News) — Oysters are a staple in the culture and economy of St. Mary’s County. They have a perfect blend of fresh water from the rivers and streams, plus the saltwater flowing from the Atlantic Ocean to the Chesapeake Bay that creates the signature taste of the region’s oysters. Not-too-salty, not-too-sweet: just right.
When Charlie Simms first drove down to St. Mary’s County on his motorcycle in 1949, he had to stop at Hole in the Wall, a local bar, to ask for directions. The now traffic-congested Three Notch Road was a simple dirt path at the time, and Naval Air Station Patuxent River was one of the only landmarks for miles. Attendees at Hole in the Wall bar told Simms to “just keep driving.” Simms, who turned 100 last month, spent 23 years in the Navy. The Ridge resident first enlisted at the end of World War II when he was 17 and one of five children in Oklahoma. His son, Glen Simms, said his father enlisted to get “three meals a day and clothes.” “I stayed in the Navy” when the war ended, Charlie said. “I didn’t want to go back to Oklahoma. The Navy was good to me.” While stationed in Jacksonville, Florida, Charlie kept an eye on German prisoners. Years later, when he was flying the Berlin airlift, he reconnected with one of the prisoners at a restaurant. Over the years, he was stationed in Florida, Tennessee, California, Texas and Washington, D.C. The last location was where he met
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:...
CALVERT COUNTY, Md. – Join the Calvert County Government procurement team for an information session designed to help vendors successfully navigate the county’s contract procurement process. Whether you are new to government contracting or looking to expand your opportunities with Calvert County, this session will provide valuable insight into how we operate, what we purchase and how to position your business for success.
Ernie Davis defeated incumbent county executive Julie Giordano, while Matt James ousted Ocean City Mayor Rick Meehan. Democrat Josh Hastings takes back seat in the House of Delegates for the Democrats. Host Don Rush Talks with Davis about his win and Mike Dunn, CEO and president of the Greater Salisbury Committee, about the significance of the result. Then, Rush talks with Delmarva Public Media's Bryan Russo about the ouster of longtime Ocean City Mayor Rick Meehan by Matt James. Finally, Rush has a conversation with Delegate-elect Josh Hastings about returning district 38 B to the Democratic fold.
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.
A Talbot County man got on a lucky roll. He found a penny, won $100 and turned it into a $30,000 win on 30X Cash. The retired machinery worker has the habit of finding coins and found a penny with the head facing up in a parking lot. He thought it was a lucky sign and used it on a scratch-off that won him $100. He then decided to use some of his winnings to purchase a 30X Cash scratch-off.
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...
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,...
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
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.
