City Approves Rental Inspections and Vacant Property Registry After Lengthy Debate
Cambridge city commissioners approved a series of housing measures Monday aimed at improving rental conditions and addressing vacant properties, concluding a lengthy debate over how aggressively the city should regulate housing. The most significant action came with the passage of an ordinance requiring inspections of non-owner-occupied rental properties. Commissioners said the measure is intended to […]
Preston Celebrates Opening of Preston Toyota of Easton
Preston Automotive Group proudly announces the grand opening and official ribbon cutting of Preston Toyota of Easton, taking place on February 19, 2026. The event marks an exciting milestone for the company and the Eastern Shore community, as it welcomes one of the world’s most trusted automotive brands under the respected Preston name. The opening […]
Mid-Shore Community Foundation Launches Mid-Shore Connect: Expanded Training and Networking for Nonprofit Organizations
In response to the evolving needs of the local nonprofit community, Mid-Shore Community Foundation has announced a significant expansion of its events and offerings through its program, Mid-Shore Connect. The offerings which are designed to build practical skills and foster collaboration, blend expert instruction with peer connection – bringing nonprofits and community leaders together for […]
Spy Chat: Bringing the Life of the Shore’s Nathaniel “Uncle Nace” Hopkins to Life
The life of Eastern Shore’s Nathaniel “Uncle Nace” Hopkins is more than a history lesson — it’s a story of faith, courage, and resilience. Born enslaved on Maryland’s Eastern Shore, Hopkins came of age during the Civil War, when freedom could be gained through enlistment. He proudly joined the United States Colored Troops, eager […]
Our Town Vienna: The Planner, the Enforcer, and the Dreamer By Kathryn Masten
A town’s true guardians are rarely the ones whose names appear on plaques. More often, they are the people who move quietly through the edges of civic life—writing the plans, enforcing the rules, or imagining what lies beyond. Their work is rarely celebrated, but without it, a place begins to drift. On my desk sits […]
Peace by Proxy by Laura J. Oliver
The Buddhist monks walking for peace might not have been on my radar except that my son works at the National Cathedral and sent a photo of Aloka the Peace-Dog taking a load off in the office. Since attaching himself to the monks in India, he’s now walked 2,300 miles from Texas to DC like […]