Downtown Salisbury parking lot could become site of hotel and conference center

SALISBURY — The future of a downtown parking lot in Salisbury could become clearer with a proposed subrecipient agreement by its developer and the city. Lot 10, situated next to a state …

SALISBURY — Two Salisbury business owners plan to make downtown a thriving part of the city for those to shop, dine or simply come together for events. Created by Nicole Blackwater and …
ANNAPOLIS — The Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed at 1:27 a.m. this morning, after being struck by a freighter. Early reports say many cars and about 20 construction workers went into the …
CAMBRIDGE – Delmarva Community Transit, (DCT) a division of Delmarva Community Services Inc., has a new look on their buses. “We incorporated the Maryland flag design into our …
News
TidalHealth is pleased to welcome Aleksandra Ward, CRNP, to TidalHealth Neurosurgery in Salisbury, Md.
On March 26, 2024, a raccoon tested positive for rabies in the area of Bethel Road and New Hope Road in Willards, MD.
SALISBURY — TidalHealth is pleased to welcome Ramon Riojas, MD, PhD, to TidalHealth Cardiovascular Surgery in Salisbury, Md.
As part of its Delivering Hope To Our Neighbors outreach, Perdue Farms joined the Harry K Foundation and the Food Bank of Delaware to help distribute meals to 764 food insecure children and families …
Wicomico County officials will hold a public meeting regarding development of a dog park located at the Wicomico County Welcome Center ...
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Wicomico County Council extends tax credit to volunteer fire auxiliary members

SALISBURY — Wicomico County leaders recently approved legislation that allows auxiliary members of volunteer fire companies to receive a property tax credit but the deadline to apply is quickly …

Lawmakers work toward solution on juvenile justice

ANNAPOLIS — Lawmakers are moving toward consensus on changes to Maryland’s juvenile justice system, discussing how to address crime by children ages 10 to 12 and get them into …

Blueprint for future or budget-breaker?

ANNAPOLIS — Maryland’s Democratic-led legislature passed the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future in 2021, vowing to pour billions of dollars into the state’s public schools to …
Neighbors

Former Ward Museum decoys to be on exhibit at Delmarva Discovery Museum

SALISBURY — For the first time since 2022, portions of the Salisbury University carving collection will be accessible to the public thanks to a partnership between SU’s Museum of Eastern …

VA Maryland reducing falls among veterans by focusing on hip muscles

Three million older adults find themselves being treated in emergency departments annually for injuries related to falling. In fact, falls are the leading cause of injury-related death and non-fatal …

Allen Asbury church hosts Spring Bazaar on March 16

ALLEN — Homemade chicken salad, soups, oyster sandwiches and baked goods are on the menu for the Spring Bazaar of Allen Asbury United Methodist Church in Allen from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, …
Business

Groups begin investing $2 million in Delmarva chicken farming best management practices

Delmarva Chicken Association, the Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay, and the Nanticoke Watershed Alliance are partnering with chicken farmers to invest $2 million in cost-share programs to accelerate …

The Red Roost celebrates 50 years of food on the Eastern Shore

QUANTICO — A seasonal Eastern Shore restaurant in business for half a century recently opened back up to seafood lovers in search of the ultimate meal. The Red Roost opened during St. …

The 'American Pickers' looking for Maryland sites to use on its national TV show

The American Pickers are planning to return to Maryland to film episodes of The History Channel hit television series during the month of April. "American Pickers" is a documentary series that …

Workshop to offer advice to heirs of property facing difficulties

PRINCESS ANNE — The University of Maryland Eastern Shore is offering an heirs’ property workshop Thursday, March 28 for Marylanders with family-owned property inherited through …

'Aspire to Succeed & Lead' Women’s Conference planned

There’s still time to Register for Maryland Capital Enterprises’ Women’s Business Center’s...
Things to do

Make a day of it: AGH brings people out for free cancer screenings in Berlin

Free medical screening helps people take care of their bodies, which also prevents mental stress down the road. So Atlantic General …
Poplar Hill Mansion exhibit.

Learn about the history of sugar at Poplar Hill Mansion’s new exhibit

Salisbury’s Poplar Hill Mansion has a new exhibit – and it’s a sweet one.
Chestertown Tea Party Festival.

The Chestertown Tea Party Festival: a Memorial Weekend tradition

The Chestertown Tea Party Festival welcomes all this Memorial Day Weekend in celebrating the 250th Anniversary of the ‘Chester Town …
Sports
Habitat for Humanity of Wicomico County will be hosting the Kitchens for Kitchens...
Dover Downs Results Thursday, Feb. 15, 2024   1st - Clm 7500 Pace $6,000 7-Feherty (Ti Tetrick) 3.00 2.20 2.10 1-Trey's Charlie (Ge Napolitano Jr)   5.00 2.80 …
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NEWARK — Brett Veach always seemed to want to be involved in bigger things. He dreamed of playing football at Notre Dame before playing at Delaware. And when he was coach Andy …
Opinion
When, in July 2022, the world-renowned Ward Museum of Wildfowl Art abruptly had its doors closed and the immense art collection kept from public view, Delmarva — not just Salisbury, Wicomico …
I am a concerned Ocean Pines, Maryland, citizen who is appalled by the unsightly litter along our roads and waterways in our otherwise beautiful Eastern Shore. It’s time to actually do something to deal with this issue.
The following letter is in response to Michele Schlehofer’s opinion ("Wicomico Schools should not restrict access to books) which BaytoBayNews.com posted on Feb. 21. This is a spot on, …
Concerns have been raised recently by Wicomico County Board of Education members about the process for initial selection and reconsideration of media resources, in particular books. The current …
I am increasingly concerned that our County Board of Education is considering adopting policies which allow for broad personal bias to interfere with book collections development and book …
When the opening day of the 2024 Maryland General Assembly session was called to order, Delegate Sheree Sample-Hughes was the speaker pro tempore in the Maryland House of Delegates, the second-highest position for a member of the House Democratic Caucus.
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