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Aug 19, 2026

Somerset school board’s law firm sues MD’s K-12 insurer

The Somerset County Board of Education's law firm sued the Maryland Association of Boards of Education, accusing a high-level staffer of defaming a lawyer in emails about a chaotic meeting that prompted a federal lawsuit.

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Nov 22, 2021

Maryland’s plan for oyster restoration on lower Eastern Shore challenged in court

A judge temporarily blocked an oyster restoration project in Somerset County after local leaders filed a motion to halt the construction of artificial reefs.

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Oct 24, 2017

Princess Anne commissioner has extortion conviction reversed

A Princess Anne town commissioner did not commit extortion when he told a fellow commissioner up for re-election that he would convince a potential opponent not to run in exchange […]

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May 2, 2017

After appointee declines Eastern Shore judgeship, 3 new nominees sent to Hogan

Three rejected applicants for the Somerset County Circuit Court bench will have their names sent to Gov. Larry Hogan for consideration after the position had to be re-advertised when the […]