Princess Anne, MD

Princess Anne, Md. — The University of Maryland Eastern Shore’s Physician Assistant program is looking to boost the ranks of health care professionals in rural areas and keep students local after graduation – hosting their first ever Rural Health Career Fair Thursday. The school said this is the inaugural iteration of the event, which connects their students with jobs locally....

PRINCESS ANNE, Md. – The University of Maryland Eastern Shore created history through the PGM Golf Management program. The young ladies were the first to ever compete in an all-female tournament. That tournament was the Dormie Network PGA/PGM Women’s Championship in Omaha, Nebraska. G.Sean Schley is the Director of PGA Golf Management Program. He said the girls should be honored...

  Princess Anne, Md. — The University of Maryland Eastern Shore Extension kicked off their annual two-day agricultural conference on Friday, bringing small farmers and vendors together for education and networking. The 23rd annual Small Farm Conference offered multiple opportunities for collaboration and skill building on the University of Maryland Eastern Shore’s campus. Attendees had the chance to participate in...

Maryland State Police have charged Maurice Cotton Sr., 61, of Westover, Md., with sexual abuse of a minor, second-degree assault and a fourth-degree sexual offense after an alleged assault in Princess Anne. According to police, the incident happened at a barbershop and involved a 16-year-old who knew Cotton. Authorities have released few details beyond the…

PRINCESS ANNE, Md. – Authorities have arrested an East Salisbury Elementary teacher following a sexual assault investigation stemming from an incident in Somerset County. According to the Maryland State Police, troopers arrested 61-year-old Maurice Cotton, Sr. of Westover on Tuesday afternoon, on charges of sexual abuse of a minor, second degree assault, and fourth degree sexual assault. He is being...

PRINCESS ANNE, Md. – Maryland State Police have arrested an East Salisbury Elementary teacher following a sexual assault investigation stemming from an incident in Somerset County. Troopers arrested 61-year-old Maurice Cotton, Sr. of Westover on Tuesday afternoon, on charges of sexual abuse of a minor, second degree assault, and fourth degree sexual assault. He is being held without bond at...

Drivers on Mount Vernon Road/MD 362 in Somerset County should expect single-lane closures Mondays through Saturdays into late December as MDOT begins a resurfacing project this week near Princess Anne. This work will be done from 7am to 5pm between Crisfield Lane and Fitzbound Road. MDOT officials advise drivers to plan extra travel time during the pavement improvement project. Additional information from MDOT: The State Highway Administration’s contractor, George and Lynch, Inc. of Dover, D

PRINCESS ANNE, Md. – Kent County defeats Washington in a very close game. Both teams are looking good and getting better as the season has progressed. KC wins 42-37 Categories: Check It Out, High School, Latest Sports Cast, Racing, Sports, Sports Insider, Video Locker Tags: delhs, FB, football, high school, HSFB, kent county, washington

  Princess Anne, Md. — The University of Maryland Eastern Shore’s Veterinary School has reached a major milestone in its plans to welcome their inaugural doctoral class by summer 2027. UMES announced Tuesday it received a letter of reasonable assurance from the American Veterinary Medical Association, giving it the green light to begin recruiting and accepting students. “They are reasonably...

PRINCESS ANNE, Md. – The Somerset County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) is responding after coming under fire for their response to an animal complaint in Princess Anne. On Sept. 22, a Somerset County Sheriff’s Deputy responded to a citizen’s complaint that a large dog was in the area of Chestnut Circle without a collar or leash, adding that the canine had...