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The Sentinel of the Shore: Exploring Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge
Discover the 28,000 acres of sanctuary where eagles and fishers and migratory birds find refuge in the heart of Dorchester County.
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Scaling Up: The State of Solar Development in Dorchester County
As Maryland pushes toward renewable energy targets, Dorchester County finds itself at the center of a growing solar landscape. From operational farms to new legislative regulations, we examine the current state of utility and community solar.
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The Sands of Time: Uncovering the Indigenous History of Sandy Hill
A look at the geological and ancestral significance of the high sands overlooking the Choptank River.
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Remembering the Great Eastern Shore Tomato Festival
A look back at the historical significance of the Great Eastern Shore Tomato Festival in Vienna, MD, and an exploration of its current status following years of absence.
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Mallards at Great Marsh: A Familiar Sight at Cambridge’s Waterfront Park
A recent set of photos from Cambridge captured mallard ducks at Gerry Boyle Park at Great Marsh, the waterfront park many locals still call Great Marsh Park. The sighting is a reminder that some of the Eastern Shore’s most familiar wildlife remains easy to notice in the middle of town.
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Hometown Pride Market & Deli Keeps East New Market Fed Close to Home
At 104 Main Street in East New Market, Hometown Pride Market & Deli combines a small-town market with prepared food that local listings and customer reviews consistently praise for friendly service, fried chicken, and breakfast served all day.
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Big Liz of Greenbrier Swamp, One of Dorchester’s Most Enduring Ghost Stories
Some Eastern Shore stories live in the archives. Others live in the marsh. The legend of Big Liz is a haunting piece of Dorchester County folklore, centered on a tale of betrayal and violence in the Greenbrier Swamp that has persisted through generations.
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The Silos Outside Hurlock Tell a Bigger Story Than Most Drivers Realize
The grain silos and covered corn piles outside Hurlock are a familiar sight to local drivers, but they also point to a much larger story about modern agriculture, harvest pressure, and how the Eastern Shore changed over time.
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A Man of the Shore
For more than half a century, Terry Crannell has helped people on Maryland’s Eastern Shore see Native history not as something distant, but as something still present in the land beneath their feet.