Maryland’s mysterious Russian compound gathers dust, awaits its fate

CENTREVILLE, Maryland — The soccer field is still trimmed to perfection, but no Russians will be gracing the pitch anytime soon. Nor will they be staying in either of the two Georgian-style mansions or in any of the ten bungalows clustered on the 45-acre waterfront property.

New Harriet Tubman National Park opening on the Eastern Shore

The Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad Visitor Center is opening this weekend in Dorchester County on the Eastern Shore.

Controversial sewer line to be built on Kent Island

The Maryland Board of Public Works approved a controversial new sewer line for Kent Island. The $33 million project aims to remove contaminated water from flooded septic tanks, but conservation specialists fear that the new construction will overdevelop the Eastern Shore.

OC Storm Recovery: MD Resort Begins Recovery From Latest Nor’easter

The nor’easter that came along with the blizzard of 2016 left a few reminders behind in Ocean City following high seas and high winds.

Cambridge Celebrates New Harriet Tubman National Park

Relatives, government officials and community members joined together recently in Cambridge to celebrate a new National Park dedicated to abolitionist, humanitarian and Eastern Shore native Harriet Tubman.

Enviros Rally for Wind Energy before Gov. O’Malley Testifies

Governor Martin O’Malley testified before a Senate committee for off-shore wind energy.

Brothers Create Superhero to Defend Eastern Shore

Batman defends Gotham City.  “The Fall,” a new superhero created by two brothers, patrols the small towns and beaches of Maryland’s Eastern Shore.

Crab Companies Hurt By New Wage Rules

At J.M. Clayton’s crab packing house in Cambridge, more than 100 workers spend the day unloading, picking, stacking and then packing the sweet crabmeat that Maryland is famous for.