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Maryland DNR officials say to leave fawns alone
2+ week, 4+ day ago (188+ words) Salisbury, Md. " Maryland Department of Natural Resources officials say that "rescuing" deer fawns is "unnecessary, dangerous and illegal." While spotted white-tailed deer fawns are a common sight around this time of year, they are often times seen alone. "Because it's alone,…...
Owner of Stevensville Cheer Academy Arrested for Sexual Abuse of 9-Year-Old
2+ week, 5+ day ago (193+ words) WMDT Owner of Stevensville Cheer Academy Arrested for Sexual Abuse of 9-Year-Old STEVENSVILLE, Md. " The Maryland State Police have arrested an Annapolis man in connection with sexually abusing a minor in Queen Anne's County. Police say 52-year-old Dustin Moss Burket is…...
International Museum Day on Maryland's Eastern Shore
3+ week, 1+ day ago (305+ words) Salisbury, Md. " It is International Museum Day and museums on Maryland's Eastern Shore are encouraging folks to celebrate local history. International Museum Day began in 1977 by the International Council of Museums to celebrate cultural exchange and the development of mutual understanding…...
MD 250 Planting Heritage Trees Across Maryland
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (136+ words) (CAMBRIDGE, Md) " The Maryland 250 Commission is making the state a little more green with history as they're planting heritage trees. Members of the Dorchester County Women's Club gathered Monday morning to help plant this little sapling on the grounds of the…...
Maryland Coastal Bays Program working on stream restoration project
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (168+ words) BERLIN, Md. " Maryland Coastal Bays working on a new stream restoration project for the Newport Bay. There will be a public meeting that will be held on April 29th, in partnership with the town of Berlin, to present plans for the project....
Maryland Gen. Assembly Passes Bill Restricting Correctional Facilities Cooperation with ICE - 47abc
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (235+ words) MARYLAND " The Maryland General Assembly passed Senate Bill (SB) 791, also known as the Community Trust Act, just before the end of the 2026 Legislative Session on Monday. The bill, cross-filed as House Bill 1575, passed 32-15 on Apr. 13 after the House of Delegates…...
ACLU Maryland Sues Somerset Board of Education
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (391+ words) SOMERSET COUNTY, Md. " The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Maryland has filed suit against the Somerset County Board of Education under the Maryland Public Information Act (MPIA). The legal group says they are seeking to compel the release of public…...
Maryland tribe works with nonprofit to save Diamondback Terrapin
2+ mon, 3+ day ago (640+ words) Princess Anne, Md. " Accohannock Chief Clarence "Lone Wolf" Tyler stepped out of his truck to a warm, cloudless day in Princess Anne's Manokin River Park. His "Native Pride" baseball hat shields him from the sun's glare as he reaches towards his…...
Maryland DNR Discusses Striped Bass Regulations
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (323+ words) (CHESAPEAKE BAY, Md) " Some new protections are going into effect today that could impact Eastern Shore anglers. "The month of August will be closed to recreationally targeting striped bass. And that closure in August was intended to protect what we have…...
Maryland's 2026 Striped Bass Season Opens for Catch-and-Release
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (294+ words) Image Courtesy of Maryland Department of Natural Resources MARYLAND " Catch-and-release fishing of striped bass returns to Maryland waters on Apr. 1, implementing a shift in the season from the past two years. Officials with the Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR)…...