This Spring, the University of Maryland Extension will hire the fourth Cohort for ‘Creating Leadership and Professional Development Through Extension Internships,’ Summer 2025. The University of Maryland Extension received a grant on April 15th, 2021. The grant was endowed by the United States Department of Agriculture and sponsored by the National Institute of Food and […]
Continue ReadingDry, windy conditions have increased fire risk across the state and fueled ongoing wildfires The Maryland Department of Natural Resources is implementing a statewide ban on open air burning, effective today, November 1, 2024 in all Maryland counties. Extremely dry conditions persist across the state and have led to an above average number of wildfires […]
Continue ReadingEASTON, MD In a celebratory milestone that has been decades in the making, elected officials, medical, civic and business leaders and community stakeholders gathered today in Easton to break ground for the construction of the University of Maryland Shore Regional Medical Center. The new, state-of-the-art medical complex, part of University of Maryland Shore Regional Health […]
Continue ReadingBALTIMORE, MD Attorney General Anthony G. Brown’s Securities Division today announced that the office has reached a settlement with True Bullion LLC DBA Gold Silver International Exchange DBA GSI Exchange LLC (“GSI Exchange”) and its Senior Partner, Anthony Allen Anderson. The settlement permits Maryland clients to elect to receive a refund of their original purchase […]
Continue ReadingBALTIMORE, MD Attorney General Anthony G. Brown, on behalf of the State of Maryland and all its agencies, including the Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA), the Maryland Port Administration (MPA), and the Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE), filed a lawsuit against the owners – Grace Ocean Private Limited –and managers – Synergy Marine Pte Ltd. […]
Continue ReadingThe Maryland Department of Natural Resources reminds hunters that squirrel, rabbit, fall turkey, and other small game seasons are either underway or set to open in the coming weeks. Some of these species offer generous seasons and bag limits and are abundant throughout Maryland. “Small game hunting can be an enjoyable way to spend time […]
Continue ReadingPIKESVILLE, MD Maryland State Police are warning residents to be aware of an internet scam involving Gmail accounts that is currently active in Maryland. Throughout August and September, the Maryland State Police Financial Crimes Unit received reports of several internet-based scams specific to Gmail accounts. The reports indicate that the scammer sends an email to […]
Continue ReadingBALTIMORE, MD Attorney General Anthony Brown issued the following statement on appointing Adileh Sharieff to the Maryland Commission on Hate Crime Response and Prevention. “Today, I appointed Adileh Sharieff to the Maryland Commission on Hate Crime Response and Prevention. The Commission is charged with developing strategies to address hate crimes and hate bias activity in […]
Continue ReadingShore Legal Access recently welcomed Amber C. Green as the Life Planning Case Manager/Community Outreach Coordinator for the Lower Shore. Green is based at the non-profit legal aid organization’s Salisbury office, where she serves the communities of Somerset, Wicomico, and Worcester Counties. Lower Shore Manager and Senior Paralegal Juanita Sutton said, “Amber is a valued […]
Continue ReadingMore than 125,000 acres permanently preserved throughout Maryland Photo by Patrick Siebert, Maryland Office of the Governor Maryland’s Rural Legacy Program is celebrating 25 years of active land preservation across the state this year. Since its inception, the program and its partners have protected more than 125,000 acres of ecologically valuable properties, productive farms, and […]
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