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Sunday, August 30, 2026
Time←←Machine: This week 100 years ago in Pocomoke City's newspaper; plus 2010.
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Latest forecast-
Are you ready for another round of 90's?
(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
Saturday, August 29, 2026
On the drawing board: Wallops launch facility changes-
(Shore Daily News)
It is considering moving its suborbital programs from about 150 acres on the south side of Wallops Island to make room for an expansion of its launch capabilities.
(View news story)
NASA Wallops requests info to increase launch capabilities - Shore Daily News
Friday, August 28, 2026
Judge rules NO on redistricting referendum-
(WBOC)
CAMBRIDGE, Md. - Another Maryland judge has ruled against a proposed constitutional amendment concerning congressional redistricting, saying a referendum on the measure cannot appear on Maryland's November ballot.
(View news story)
Dangerous dirt bike operation on Pocomoke streets-
Pocomoke City Police Dept
Dirt Bike Complaints
Pocomoke City Residents;
The Pocomoke City Police Department wants our residents to know we are aware of the subjects riding dirt bikes dangerously, and illegally, on our streets. We are working to get these dangerous activities under control. When we inevitably stop the suspects involved the dirt bikes will be impounded and appropriate traffic arrests will be made for every traffic violation officers observe. We urge citizens to contact the Pocomoke City Police Department if these dangerous drivers are seen.
Thank you.
Thursday, August 27, 2026
Redistricting on the ballot?
(WBOC)
An Anne Arundel Circuit Court Judge blocked the Maryland State Board of Elections on Wednesday from placing a redistricting question on the ballot in November, though the Maryland Supreme Court will now have to consider the case.
(View news story)
Wednesday, August 26, 2026
Two Somerset rabies cases, 1 in Wicomico-
(WBOC)
PRINCESS ANNE, Md. - The Somerset County Health Department says a bat found on the University of Maryland Eastern Shore campus tested positive for rabies today (8/26).
Health officials say the bat was found yesterday in Carver Hall, a science building.
TYASKIN, Md.– The Wicomico County Health Department is urging neighbors to be cautious after a raccoon tested positive for rabies (last week) near Steele Drive.
(Somerset County Times)
WESTOVER — A raccoon collected from the 32000 block of West Post Office Road near Princess Anne has tested positive for rabies. The raccoon was sent to the Maryland State Laboratory for testing after an encounter with a Somerset County resident’s dog.
(View 8/25 news story)
Rabid raccoon confirmed near Princess Anne | Somerset County Times
Concern: Scientists eye "algal bloom" in lower Chesapeake-
(Shore Daily News)
Federal scientists are monitoring an active harmful algal bloom in the lower Chesapeake Bay. A Virginia marine scientist says the greatest concern for the Eastern Shore is its potential effect on fish, shellfish and aquaculture.
(View news story)
NOAA tracks harmful algal bloom in lower Chesapeake Bay - Shore Daily News
Tuesday, August 25, 2026
The latest: Somerset school library policy-
(WBOC)
SOMERSET COUNTY, Md. — A new Somerset County school library policy is now on hold as Maryland officials review whether it complies with state law.
(View news story)
Somerset County school library policy paused for state review | Latest News | wboc.com
Monday, August 24, 2026
The Pocomoke Public Eye says: "I never promised you a rose garden."
Worcester County has approved a first-of-its-kind human composting project near Snow Hill, but not without some unease from neighbors living alongside the property where the unique soil would go.
(View news story)
Board approves human composting project | News | octodaydispatch.com
School meal price changes in Worcester County schools-
(View details)
Important Changes from WCPS Food Services | WORCESTER COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
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Home | WORCESTER COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Somerset County Public Schools | Home
Sunday, August 23, 2026
Time ←←Machine: This week 100 years ago in Pocomoke City's newspaper; 2016- fire station mortgage burning.
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