5+ day, 12+ hour ago   (134+ words) Preston commissioners cut the ribbon on the new playground in town. The new James T. Wright Memorial Park playground in Preston. The playground was funded by a state grant. PRESTON — The Town of Preston has added a new playground to James…...

5+ day, 14+ hour ago   (537+ words) In redeveloping its Oystering on the Chesapeake exhibition, the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum aims to provide a global model for how museums can drive real-world environmental action through exhibitions and education. The Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum has been awarded funding…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (526+ words) Director of Planning and Zoning Suzanne Webb presents to the Dorchester County Council on the new OpenGov software. CAMBRIDGE — Dorchester County’s new electronic permitting software has dramatically reduced the average permit processing time from 120 days to just 13 days, Director of…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (380+ words) Stephanie Mervine has been named director of Talbot County Economic Development and Tourism. EASTON — Talbot County has named Eastern Shore native Stephanie Mervine as its new director of Economic Development and Tourism beginning Monday. “We are pleased to welcome Stephanie…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago   (165+ words) Easton Utilities has added Matt Baker and Jon Mollick as safety specialists. EASTON — Easton Utilities welcomes Matt Baker and Jon Mollick as safety specialists, marking the next step in the organization’s commitment to protecting employees and maintaining safe work practices....

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (354+ words) From left, incoming Critchlow Adkins Children's Centers board members Susan Wilford, Diane Caso, Lisa Leeb and Bill Boicourt. EASTON — Critchlow Adkins Children's Centers has added Bill Boicourt, Diane Alnutt Caso, Lisa Leeb and Susan Wilford to its board of directors…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (577+ words) CORDOVA — A Cordova woman has been found guilty of federal fraud charges in a case where prosecutors say she and her late father stole more than $100,000 from an elderly family member. Linda Laird, 62, was found guilty Thursday, Aug. 20 of conspiracy…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (405+ words) The Star Democrat Marylanders can expect to see an increase in low-flying airplanes, helicopters and drones from now until Oct. 10 as farmers use aerial technology to plant seeds for rye, wheat and other cover crops in their fields. Marylanders residing…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (483+ words) Apprentice graduates Brandon Kealy, left, and Sam Fike III, right, display their state certificates of with Jackie Trieu, interim manager of the Office of Apprenticeship's Division of Workforce Development & Adult Learning at the Maryland Department of Labor. Apprentice graduates Sam…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (682+ words) Columnist David Reel argues state highway officials should consider red light cameras on Route 50 in Easton in order to prioritize traffic safety. Drivers on Route 50 in Easton already know the delays from vacation and special events traffic to and from…...