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Diaz resigns from Dorchester Board of Education
CAMBRIDGE — Mike Diaz, president of the Board of Education of Dorchester County, has resigned his position, leaving three members on the five-member board. According to a Monday morning press release from Dorchester County Public Schools, Diaz cited health and family concerns as the reason behind his resignation, which was effective June 28. In an interview Monday, Diaz said this was something he’s been thinking about since undergoing a liver...
Dorchester Co. school staff provide bagged meals
DORCHESTER CO., Md. – Miss Joyce and Miss Pam from Dorchester County Public Schools brought bagged food to Hurlock and North Dorchester. We’re told they will continue to bring their bags every Monday and Tuesday until August 15th. We want to hear your good news, just email newsroom@wmdt.com.
Skipjack Nathan of Dorchester Turns 30
Skipjack Nathan of Dorchester celebration set for July 4. Thirty years ago, the last skipjack built to be a dredge boat in the 20th century, the Nathan of Dorchester, was launched to provide a reminder of the many stories that shaped the character of this area and to educate the public of the oyster’s importance for the health of the Chesapeake Bay. The classic oystering vessel, which was christened on July 4, 1994, will celebrate its 30th anniversary with a rechristening July 4 at Long Wharf in Cambridge, MD.
Future of Bill Burton Fishing Pier Under Discussion
CAMBRIDGE, MD. - The future of the Bill Burton Fishing Pier, a landmark nearly connecting Dorchester and Talbot counties, is currently under discussion by state, city, and county leaders. Closed since December 2021, the pier's fate is uncertain as the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) seeks to determine the best course of action.
Police Seek Two Sex Offenders Dorchester County for Failure to Re-Register
Cambridge, MD — The Dorchester County Sheriff’s Office, Sex Offender Registration Unit, is actively seeking the whereabouts of two state-registered sex offenders. Both individuals are wanted on active Dorchester County…
MidShore Meals til Monday attends Anti-Hunger Policy Conference
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The National Anti-Hunger Policy Conference, sponsored by the Food Research & Action Center, was held June 3-5 in Washington, D.C. The conference provides the opportunity
Choptank fishing pier plans still TBD
CAMBRIDGE — The Maryland Department of Natural Resources is continuing to determine the best place for a new fishing pier on the Choptank River between Talbot and Dorchester counties since the 2021 closure of the Bill Burton Fishing Pier. Gregg Bortz, media relations manager for DNR, said in an email that the department is working with both counties, as well as the City of Cambridge, to find “the best option for access” to the Choptank. He said the department is considering a few sites that...
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