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All aboard Del. water taxi

Sat, 25 May 2013 13:26:13 -0400

LEWES, Delaware - The Cape Water Taxi is returning for a second season along the Lewes-Rehoboth Canal, and with that comes expanded offerings.

Md. man tends to flock of prized pigeons

Wed, 22 May 2013 13:41:21 -0400

MARDELA SPRINGS, Maryland - There are pigeons, and then there are pigeons. For Wes Frooks, 51, all birds of a feather are not the same. A modified shed behind his home holds three coops filled with dozens and dozens of cooing, fluttering and mating pigeons.

At Salisbury University, glass blowing is an art

Sun, 19 May 2013 17:55:24 -0400

SALISBURY, Maryland - From a roaring furnace, a miniature volcano of sorts at Salisbury University, Riley Greenwood pulled a glob of molten glass at the end of a blow pipe. Yet he saw a finished vase, shining all smooth and hard. It was the same furnace from which his award-winning pieces came, all of which began as flowing, glowing balls of thick, molasses-like soft glass.

Salisbury therapist charged with sex offenses

Sat, 18 May 2013 12:47:34 -0400

SALISBURY, Maryland - A therapist at a community health clinic in Salisbury has been charged with making unwanted sexual advances on a patient.

Ocean Downs to stay open 24 hours this summer

Mon, 13 May 2013 08:51:24 -0400

BERLIN, Maryland - Gamblers will soon be able to try their luck at the Casino at Ocean Downs around the clock every day.

Salisbury Zoo welcomes new Andean bear

Fri, 10 May 2013 13:42:15 -0400

SALISBURY, Maryland - It's purely coincidental, say zoo organizers, that "Chaska" arrives at the Salisbury Zoological Park in time for Mother's Day.

Crisfield Crabhouse a symbol of hurricane recovery

Wed, 08 May 2013 13:08:39 -0400

CRISFIELD, Maryland - A popular waterfront restaurant closed for nearly two years was reopened this week by a group of locals who hope to send a clear message: Crisfield is still alive after Hurricane Sandy.

Police disperse Salisbury crowd with pepper spray

Sun, 05 May 2013 18:25:33 -0400

SALISBURY, Maryland - Police in Salisbury say officers used pepper spray to disperse a large crowd after rocks and bottles were thrown at officers.

Some question MDE finding on contaminated wells

Sun, 05 May 2013 15:43:28 -0400

SALISBURY, Maryland - Some farmers are questioning findings by state environmental officials that sewage used as fertilizer is responsible for groundwater contamination in Wicomico County.

Salisbury U. gets $8M gift for new complex

Thu, 02 May 2013 20:11:34 -0400

SALISBURY, Maryland - Salisbury University has received an $8 million gift to be used to build a new complex that will include a library.