Crab Pickers Strike of 1938 remembered through state historical marker

CRISFIELD — Members of the Holy Pickers Union Center, in conjunction with Shiloh United Methodist Church, hosted a celebration Friday, May 10 across from the church for the formal unveiling of …

During Wor-Wic Community College commencement ceremonies at the Wicomico Youth and...
CRISFIELD — A third official state historical marker along the dual highway here will be dedicated this week to recall a transformational crab pickers strike that took place 86 years ago. …
PRINCESS ANNE — The University of Maryland Eastern Shore late last month hosted a discussion on PFAS with representatives from federal and state agencies, researchers and Maine stakeholders. …
News
ATLANTA — A representative for the U.S. Small Business Administration is letting local governments know that if their constituents had any economic damage as a result of the Francis Scott Key …
REHOBOTH BEACH — A fin whale, or a finback whale, that beached on Sunday morning south of the Indian River Life-Saving Station in Delaware Seashore State Park did not survive, Nikki LaVoie, …
PRINCESS ANNE — Delegate Jheanelle K. Wilkins, chair of the Legislative Black Caucus of Maryland, will be the guest speaker for the University of Maryland Eastern Shore’s 137th Spring …
CRISFIELD — On your next Maryland Eastern Shore , Chesapeake Bay adventure, take a ride down (all the way down!) the picturesque Chesapeake Country All-American Road or a scenic Tangier Sound …
The Atlantic Hurricane Season is less than one month away (it runs from June 1 to November 30).  As some of our citizens in Somerset County know, it only takes one storm to change the rest of …
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SALISBURY — Salisbury University officials have announced plans to further expand downtown, with a $100 million performing arts center that could open within five years. If approved by …
SALISBURY — A national retail chain with a location at The Centre At Salisbury is holding a going-out-of-business sale. Express Inc. is closing its Express Factory store at the mall …
Telewire, Inc., a leading managed technology services provider (MTSP), announced they've...
Sports
Over a decade ago Kylie Curtis’ dream of playing soccer at Crisfield High School was nearly impeded by one major obstacle: there was no girls’ team. The 2012 graduate was 10 years …
Maryland shutdown State tournaments for high school sports during World War II and regular season play was limited. However, Crisfield High School teams were back in full swing in 1947 governed by a …
Equality in sports has been a hot topic in the world of athletic competition since the early 1900s. Women have been competing for the right to play organized sports just as vigorously as they compete …
The Lyric Theater was on the corner of West Main and Fifth streets, a victim of the 1928 Great Fire that burned down much of Crisfield's central business district.

Tawes Museum to feature Crisfield movie theaters, reminisce about Old Island

CRISFIELD — Old movies, old guns, and Old Island will be on view during the seasonal grand opening of the Gov. J. Millard Tawes …
Senior Rangers learn about Maryland parks through weekly sessions with the next local program starting 1 p.m. Thursday, April 25 at Janes Island State Park.

Senior Ranger program at Janes Island recruiting adults 55 and older

CRISFIELD — If you’re age 55 or older and always wanted to be a park ranger then here’s your chance. Janes Island State …
Join the annual Hawk Walk at UMES on April 27, 2024.

Take a free Hawk Walk sponsored by UMES health students April 27

PRINCESS ANNE — Challenger yourself, your family and friends with a healthy 2.5 mile walk followed by a free health screening during …
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 …

Weekly walks at Janes Island State Park start on April 3

CRISFIELD — Starting on Wednesday, April 3 and continuing every Wednesday from 5 to 6 p.m. everyone is invited to come to Janes …
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