Easton, MD – According to the Maryland Department of Natural Resources, Maryland anglers have an opportunity to contribute to the health of the Chesapeake Bay ecosystem by participating in a series of 2026 tournaments targeting invasive blue catfish. These events encourage the removal of nonnative species that threaten local wildlife, while offering participants prizes and … Read more
Easton, MD – According to the Maryland Department of Natural Resources, anglers across the state, including those on the Eastern Shore near Easton, experienced productive bass fishing conditions as of early April 2026. The latest fishing report, released on April 8, highlighted active striped bass spawning in low-salinity areas of the Chesapeake Bay and its … Read more
Delmarva, MD – According to WBOC, a comprehensive multi-agency investigation into a major drug trafficking organization operating across Delmarva and extending to other regions concluded with the arrest of 13 individuals and the confiscation of substantial illicit materials. The operation, which focused on dismantling a network distributing narcotics throughout Maryland’s Eastern Shore, Virginia, southern Delaware, … Read more
Annapolis, MD – According to WBOC, Maryland lawmakers approved a comprehensive $70 billion budget on March 30, 2026, successfully addressing the state’s immediate $1.5 billion deficit through a combination of targeted cuts and financial adjustments. However, several Eastern Shore legislators expressed reservations, highlighting that the plan fails to tackle deeper structural issues that could lead … Read more
Salisbury, MD – According to Delmarva Now, a cherished Italian restaurant in Salisbury experienced a significant fire early on the morning of April 4, 2026, leading to its temporary closure as owners assess the damage and plan for rebuilding. Lombardi’s, situated at the Twilley Centre in Wicomico County on Maryland’s Eastern Shore, has been a … Read more
Easton, MD – According to the Maryland Department of Natural Resources, new regulations for 2026 recreational striped bass fishing took effect on April 1, marking a significant shift in the season structure compared to the previous two years. This change reintroduced catch-and-release fishing opportunities in April for the first time since 2019, while introducing a … Read more
Baltimore, MD – According to WBOC, rising gas prices exceeding $4 per gallon strained budgets and altered driving habits among residents on Maryland’s Delmarva Peninsula, particularly in the Eastern Shore communities of Worcester County. Drivers expressed frustration over the escalating fuel costs, which prompted many to rethink their travel routines. In New Church, located on … Read more
Oxford, MD – According to Bay Journal, a group of about two dozen bird enthusiasts gathered at the edge of a grassy field at Oxford Conservation Park on Maryland’s Eastern Shore in late winter, their murmurs blending with the chirps of birds. The event, organized by the Talbot Bird Club, highlighted the park’s role as … Read more
Talbot County, MD – According to Bay Journal, the Chesapeake Bay’s oyster population has reached its highest levels in decades, yet watermen in Maryland and Virginia faced severe economic hardships during the 2025-2026 harvest season. This paradox stemmed from a combination of market saturation, harsh weather conditions, and public health concerns that drastically reduced demand … Read more
Cambridge, MD – According to WBOC, owners of a Cambridge-based pharmaceutical wholesaler were sentenced to a combined 38 years in federal prison for their involvement in a nationwide black-market operation that distributed over $92 million worth of illegally obtained HIV medications. Patrick Boyd and Charles Boyd, proprietors of Safe Chain Solutions, received their sentences on … Read more