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This summer's survey, released Monday, showed the best results since 2018, the last time that surveyors counted an above-average quantity of juvenile striped bass, or rockfish. But with “young of the year” index of 5.5 this year — compared to a historical average of 10.8 — Maryland scientists aren’t really celebrating.
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Join us on Sunday, November 1, 2026, from 1:00–5:00 PM for one of the Eastern Shore’s favorite fall traditions in Downtown Snow Hill!
Come hungry and enjoy this year’s all-you-can-eat menu.
(Check out the menu choices and order tickets.. online only at the link below:)
Seafood Festival — Snow Hill Area Chamber
Somerset County Health Department
Join SCHD in supporting veterans through Operation Green Light!
Tuesdays and Thursdays between 8am - 4pm, visit the health department in Westover to pick up your free light bulbs (please limit 2 per household/business, while supplies last).
Light up your home or business in 🟢green 🟢 between November 4 - 11 to raise awareness around the unique challenges faced by many veterans.
Learn more about Operation Green Light here: https://www.naco.org/program/operation-green-light-veterans
Worcester County Sheriff's Office
👏 Congratulations to DFC Will Taylor, our Deputy of the Quarter!
Sheriff Matt Crisafulli recognizes DFC Will Taylor for going above and beyond to help a community member experiencing homelessness by providing food, assistance, and support during a difficult time.
His compassion, professionalism, and commitment to treating others with dignity and respect reflect the values of the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office.
Thank you, DFC Taylor, for making a positive difference in our community! Your recognition is well deserved!
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Rocket Lab delays Neutron's first launch to next year - Shore Daily News
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... after being asked why he attended this year’s forum, Harris had a viral, combative exchange with reporters and threatened to call police on Capital News Service reporter Cat Murphy for recording him after he incorrectly claimed Maryland’s two-party consent law applied to a public forum.
“You wanted the war in Iran, you said that it could have gone smoother and it could have gone better. What did you mean by that?” asked Murphy.
“Take her camera. You’re gonna have to take her camera. She is violating the law. In fact, get an officer in here,” Harris said. “She’s violating the law on two-party recording.”
Afterward, when pressed by reporters to answer questions, Harris refused to answer.
“All right, guys, [Murphy is] ruining all your chances to get an answer about anything. See y’all,” he said. Harris took no further questions and left.
(Pocomoke Public Eye note: The two-party recording law applies to the recording of private conversations.)
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Harris and Schwartz go head to head at Cambridge forum
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Thank you to everyone who attended the Downtown Pocomoke Fall Festival! What a great event! 🎃
Now, we need your help voting for the winners of our Costume Contest. Each "like" counts as a vote. Winners will be announced Friday, October 30th.
View photos at link below. Vote your favorite by liking the Facebook picture.
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Onancock Main Street Awarded Grant to ‘Brighten Onancock - Shore Daily News
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Maryland Gov. Wes Moore is allowing farmers and loggers to use tax-exempt diesel fuel in their on-road trucks, amid high fuel prices during the United States’ war with Iran.
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Maryland loosens diesel rules for farmers amid high fuel costs - Maryland Matters
Here's a third excerpt from a writer (John Glenn Townsend) to the Pocomoke City newspaper in 1926 reminiscing the time some fifty years earlier when he was a resident here.
