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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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Sunday, August 23, 2026
Time ←←Machine: This week 100 years ago in Pocomoke City's newspaper; 2016- fire station mortgage burning.
From our archives:
October 2016 ...
tkforppe@yahoo.com(continues upper right column)
Salisbury Daily Times
Saturday, August 22, 2026
Staying prepared-
Pocomoke City Volunteer Fire Company
·Thursday night, members of the Pocomoke City Volunteer Fire Co. completed our monthly apparatus and equipment checks to ensure everything is ready and in proper working order when called upon.
Following truck checks, Captain Noah King led members through our monthly drill, focusing on forcible entry methods and techniques.
Regular training and equipment checks help ensure our members and apparatus are prepared when our community needs us most.
Friday, August 21, 2026
Post wisely for Back-to-School
(the child pictured above is from a generic Google image)
Worcester County Sheriff's Office
🎒📚 Post Wisely This Back-to-School Season
Before sharing those adorable first-day-of-school photos, take a moment to look at what’s in the picture and what you’re sharing.
A child’s name, teacher, grade, school, favorite things, sports, or other personal details may seem harmless on their own. But when combined, they can give someone with bad intentions more information than they should have.
Celebrate the milestone and share those special memories—but consider leaving the unique details off social media. When possible, share those moments privately with family and friends instead.
Think before you post. Protect what matters most. 💙
Some people live their whole lives on Facebook or Tik Tok. They go on vacation and post pictures that say, "Hey, look at us! We are 3,000 miles from home, the house is empty, and all burglars are welcome and have all the time in the world to break in and take everything we have."
Your friend,
Slim
Your friend,
Slim
tk for PPE says:
When I was working in broadcasting, announcer "Jim" commented on the air that he was sitting in for announcer "Jack" who was on vacation. The GM immediately sent out a memo to staff not to mention that someone was on vacation because their residence might be burglarized. This was in the 1970's.
Thursday, August 20, 2026
Neighborhood Outreach Initiative-
Due to incoming weather the Thursday, August 20 Ask Us Anything Neighborhood Walk was cancelled.
With the school year getting into full swing over the next week and a half, we will be taking a break from our Ask Us Anything neighborhood walks until spring.
We want to sincerely thank everyone who has taken the time to talk with us during our walks. We have appreciated the conversations, questions, ideas, and feedback you've shared with us. These conversations are exactly why we started this initiative.
Even though the walks are taking a break, we still want to hear from you!
Have a question? An idea? Something you'd like to see changed in Pocomoke City?
Stop by the City's Community Outreach Table at 4th Friday, or reach out to Amanda Russell at arussell@pocomokemd.gov.
Thank you for welcoming us into your neighborhoods and taking the time to talk with us. We truly appreciate all of you and look forward to continuing to work together to build a better Pocomoke City.
We'll see you in the spring!
Accomack stepping back from Wallops name change-
(Shore Daily News)
(View news story)
Accomack Supervisors withdraw resolution to rename launch site at Wallops - Shore Daily News
The Eastern Shore Post headlined their story this way:
Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Osprey population is declining-
Communities up and down the eastern seaboard are reporting lower osprey populations, with the decline largely attributed to a decline in the bird’s main food source, menhaden.
“It’s a sign of an ecosystem that is being severely challenged, and it will have ripple effects into other things...”
(View news story)
Declining osprey population leaves scientists perplexed | News | octodaydispatch.com
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