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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Somerset County has joined the cavalcade of county and local governments in Maryland that are suing over the opioid crisis, but it is the first Maryland jurisdiction to do so without naming Purdue Pharma, the OxyContin manufacturer that has become the face ...

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A Somerset County woman who claims a home care nurse’s negligence caused the death of her 34-month-old disabled child filed suit in federal court Monday. Sarah A. Wilford filed suit in U.S. District Court in Baltimore alleging medical malpractice by ...

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A Maryland pharmacist fired his revolver and ran off two would-be robbers, who are charged by police in connection with the incident.

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A Maryland city councilman is one of five people arrested in a state police prostitution sting.

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The chairman of the judicial nominating commission for Somerset, Wicomico and Worcester counties has stepped down after being charged with failing to remain at the scene of a collision in Crisfield on Friday night. A spokesman for the governor confirmed Monday ...

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For the second time this year, Gov. Larry Hogan has appointed a replacement for Somerset County Circuit Judge Daniel M. Long.

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SMITH ISLAND — An island for sale in Chesapeake Bay comes with its residents— a herd of about 30 goats. The Daily Times of Salisbury reports that Bob Bradshaw says the 55-acre enclave is listed at $1.5 million — down from ...

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CRISFIELD — A seafood festival with a political flavor is taking place on Maryland’s Eastern Shore. The 41st Annual J. Millard Tawes Crab and Clam Bake will take place Wednesday afternoon in Crisfield.The festival deep in Maryland crab country is ...

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A Crisfield crab pot business is going to be recognized at the White House. Representatives from Heath’s Crab Pots will attend the Monday event that showcases American-made products and manufacturing. The White House says Vice President Mike Pence, members of ...

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