Thursday, December 4, 2025

CLOSINGS & DELAYS

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CANCELLED: Friday's Pocomoke holiday event-

The Mayor's Old-Fashioned Christmas Evening originally scheduled for tomorrow has been cancelled due to the expected rain/snow. Our hope is to reschedule the event for next Friday, December 12th if we still have enough participation. Please stay tuned & be safe! ❄️

Latest lower Eastern Shore weather info-

(Link to forecast and advisories, lower E.S. Md:)

https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=38.0722&lon=-75.5638

(Link to forecast and advisories, E.S. Va:)

https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=37.7108&lon=-75.742

Wednesday, December 3, 2025

Better to see you with-

Pocomoke City Police Dept

Thank you to the Worcester County Emergency Services for their recent assistance. A special thank you to Assistant Chief Katelyn Vieira, who worked relentlessly on a Homeland Security grant and was able to furnish the Pocomoke City Police Department with (3) Z-BarPYS14 night vision devices totaling $13,545. Thank you so very much!

Worcester Board of Ed. member resigns-

Newark, MD, December 3, 2025– At the Worcester County Board of Education’s annual public budget input meeting yesterday, Katie Addis, elected Board of Education member representing district six, resigned from her position, effective immediately.

(View Board of Ed. announcement:)

District Six Representative Katie Addis Resigns from the Worcester County Board of Education | WORCESTER COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

(UPDATE) No news Wednesday on missing boater--

(WBOC)

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UPDATE: Search for missing Princess Anne waterman continues | Latest News | wboc.com

Tuesday, December 2, 2025

New diesel hybrid in our area's travel future-

(WBOC)

LEWES, Del. – The Delaware River and Bay Authority has approved a $78.6 million contract to build a new diesel hybrid ferry for the Cape May-Lewes Ferry system, marking the fleet’s biggest upgrade in decades.

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Delaware River and Bay Authority greenlights major hybrid ferry project for the Cape May-Lewes Ferry | Latest News | wboc.com

Chincoteague Christmas Parade Saturday Evening-

Saturday 6PM

Main Street, Chincoteague

Ocean City Christmas Parade Saturday-

Bring your chairs, blankets and plan for a day in OC! Arrive early to park and get your viewing spot. The parade begins promptly at 11:00 am with an extended route from Old Landing Road north to 120th Street. The southbound lanes of Coastal highway are closed for the parade in that general area allowing spectators to gather curbside. Following the parade join us at the Carousel for family-friendly fun and the awards presentation!

Crisfield Christmas Parade Friday Evening-

Celebrate Christmas at Crisfield's Christmas Parade! Enjoy the floats, candy, and an appearance from Santa Claus!

Salisbury Christmas Parade Sunday-

Parade route: Starts at the corner of Civic Avenue and Mount Hermon Road and proceeds down East Main Street to the City Park.

Snow Hill Christmas Parade Monday Evening-

Downtown Snow Hill

Princess Anne Christmas Parade Dec. 12-

Princess Anne Christmas Parade

Friday, December 12

7 PM

Downtown Princess Anne

Onancock Christmas Parade Dec. 14-

Christmas Parade

December 14 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Parade judges make their choices-

(Decision of the judges:)

Grand Champion Band -- Snow Hill High School

(13th Annual Mayor Lippoldt Memorial Award)

1st Runner up Band -- Crisfield High School

2sn Runner up Band -- Mardela High School

1st Place Comm. Float -- Lowes'

2nd Place Comm. Float -- Downunder

1st Place Non-Com Adult Float -- Coastal Hospice

2nd Place Non-Com Adult Float -- Tabernacle Church

1st Place Non-Com Youth Float -- Glad Tidings Church

2nd Place Non-Com Youth Float -- Compass Church Pocomoke

1st Place Dance Units -- All About Dance

2nd Place Dance Units -- Royal Elite Diamondz

1st Place ROTC/Marching Unit -- Pocomoke High School

2nd Place ROTC/Marching Unit -- Snow Hill High School

3nd Place ROTC/Marching Unit -- Stephen Decatur High School

Best Appearing Fire Co.-- Allen Fire Co

2nd Appearing Fire Co. -- Princess Anne Fire Co

Best Antique Equipment -- Greenbackville Fire Co

Best Modern Equipment -- Gridletree Fire Co

Judges Choice Award -- Girdletree Baptist Church

Judges Choice Award -- Parsonsburg Cadets

Judges Choice Award -- Superior Towing

Thank you for participating in the

2025 Pocomoke Christmas Parade.

Monday, December 1, 2025

Pocomoke Christmas Parade photos-

delmarvanow.com

(See photos at link below, courtesy delmarvanow.com)

Pocomoke City's nighttime parade launches Christmas season

CASH BASH tickets HOLIDAY SPECIAL now through Jan. 15-

Tickets and more info at link below:

Message Center - Pocomoke Fire Company - Worcester County, Maryland

This Saturday: Holiday tour of a dozen Somerset historic homes-

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Somerset is pilot location for vaccine program-

Somerset County Health Department is a pilot location for the newly launched adult vaccine program, announced by Governor Wes Moore. This program will expand access to critical immunizations for uninsured and underinsured Marylanders. Recommended vaccines will be provided to Marylanders aged 19 and older.

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Maryland Vaccine Program Pilot < Somerset County Health DepartmentSomerset County Health Department

Sunday, November 30, 2025

Time Machine: 100 years ago this week in Pocomoke's newspaper; plus Holiday Time: 1904, 1966, 1969, 1955.

Mrs. Katherine Etchison was my great-aunt and was a local teacher. In 1960 she presented me with my first subscription to an unknown (to me) magazine called "National Geographic". I never threw away a copy and stored them under my bed to be pulled out and surreptitiously scanned at night, when I was supposed to be sleeping. By the time I graduated high school there were over 100 copies under there!

Your friend,
Slim