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Star Democrat The Star is published Wednesday through Friday and Sunday and serves readers on the Mid-Shore of Mary Its offices and equipment were destroyed by two fires.

The Star Democrat in Easton, Md., has been published during the administrations of 45 of the 46 presidents of the United States of America and during all but one of the nation's major wars. It was wrecked by a mob of vandals. One of its editors was arrested and exiled by Federal troops during the Civil War. John Adams was president when The Star first appeared on the streets of Easton. Over the ye

ars, the newspaper has merged with other weekly newspapers published in Easton and gone through various name changes, arriving finally at The Star Democrat. In August 1974, the newspaper celebrated its 175th anniversary and converted from weekly to daily publication (five days a week). In the fall of 1978, the newspaper moved from downtown Easton to its current plant at 29088 Air Park Drive. In October 1988, the newspaper launched its Sunday edition, The Sunday Star, now one of its two largest issues of the week. In 1996, The Star added its Web edition, www.stardem.com. The Star is published Sunday through Friday and serves readers in Caroline, Dorchester, Kent, Queen Anne's and Talbot counties on Maryland's central Eastern Shore. Call 410-770-4005 to subscribe.

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01/16/2025

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ANNAPOLIS — If avian flu cases continue to spread on the Eastern Shore, it may bring financial difficulty to the area, o...
01/16/2025

ANNAPOLIS — If avian flu cases continue to spread on the Eastern Shore, it may bring financial difficulty to the area, officials say.

ST MICHAELS — When Stephen Philip Harvey is playing the saxophone, the sounds that come from the horn of the golden inst...
01/16/2025

ST MICHAELS — When Stephen Philip Harvey is playing the saxophone, the sounds that come from the horn of the golden instrument are lively, rhythmic and attention-grabbing.

QUEEN ANNE — A team of investigators and K9 Deacon from the Office of the State Fire Marshal and the Queen Anne's County...
01/16/2025

QUEEN ANNE — A team of investigators and K9 Deacon from the Office of the State Fire Marshal and the Queen Anne's County Sheriff's Office are investigating a mobile home fire that claimed the lives of two Queen Anne residents Wednesday afternoon.

QUEEN ANNE — A team of investigators and K9 Deacon from the Office of the State Fire Marshal and the Queen Anne's County Sheriff's Office are investigating a mobile home

EASTON — Talbot County now has its own commission to prepare for the United States’ 250th anniversary in 2026.
01/15/2025

EASTON — Talbot County now has its own commission to prepare for the United States’ 250th anniversary in 2026.

OXFORD — New Town Manager Holly Wahl was sworn into office in an uncharacteristically short Commissioners of Oxford meet...
01/15/2025

OXFORD — New Town Manager Holly Wahl was sworn into office in an uncharacteristically short Commissioners of Oxford meeting Tuesday, bringing hope for calmer seas after half a year of rough water in the town.

OXFORD — New Town Manager Holly Wahl was sworn into office in an uncharacteristically short Commissioners of Oxford meeting Tuesday, bringing hope for calmer seas after half a year of

The nomination  portal for the 2025 Women to Watch program is now open! From now until January  31, tell us about the wo...
01/15/2025

The nomination portal for the 2025 Women to Watch program is now open! From now until January 31, tell us about the women business and community leaders, rising stars at your place of work and pillars of the community.

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EASTON — The Talbot Board of Education had its first look at the district’s proposed budget for fiscal year 2026 Monday.
01/15/2025

EASTON — The Talbot Board of Education had its first look at the district’s proposed budget for fiscal year 2026 Monday.

EASTON — A surprised gasp filled the lobby of the Pleasant Day Medical Adult Day Care on a frosty Monday morning as Erin...
01/15/2025

EASTON — A surprised gasp filled the lobby of the Pleasant Day Medical Adult Day Care on a frosty Monday morning as Erin Windsor, executive director of Pleasant Day Medical Adult Day Care, was handed a check for $10,000.

EASTON — A surprised gasp filled the lobby of the Pleasant Day Medical Adult Day Care on a frosty Monday morning as Erin Windsor, executive director of Pleasant Day Medical

DENTON — Tuesday at the Caroline County Commissioners meeting, officials spent an hour and 10 minutes discussing the dra...
01/15/2025

DENTON — Tuesday at the Caroline County Commissioners meeting, officials spent an hour and 10 minutes discussing the draft agreement for the potential regional detention center in Queen Anne’s County.

An experimental pilot program aimed at keeping students off their phones saw some success in its first semester being im...
01/15/2025

An experimental pilot program aimed at keeping students off their phones saw some success in its first semester being implemented at Caroline County Public Schools.

CAMBRIDGE — As she spoke of goals to unite the city and stimulate economic development, Mayor Lajan Cephas made the Camb...
01/15/2025

CAMBRIDGE — As she spoke of goals to unite the city and stimulate economic development, Mayor Lajan Cephas made the Cambridge City Council meeting and swearing in ceremony a little more interactive for residents than the average City Council meeting…

CAMBRIDGE — As she spoke of goals to unite the city and stimulate economic development, Mayor Lajan Cephas made the Cambridge City Council meeting and swearing in ceremony a little

CAMBRIDGE — It could have been rust from playing only one game since before Christmas.
01/15/2025

CAMBRIDGE — It could have been rust from playing only one game since before Christmas.

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WASHINGTON — Maryland officials are standing firm with Atlantic coast partners in their mission to rebuild striped bass ...
01/14/2025

WASHINGTON — Maryland officials are standing firm with Atlantic coast partners in their mission to rebuild striped bass (rockfish) populations by 2029 despite pushback from local fishing industry leaders over current restrictions.

WASHINGTON — Maryland officials are standing firm with Atlantic coast partners in their mission to rebuild striped bass (rockfish) populations by 2029 despite pushback from local fishing industry leaders over

Pepper is a gentle and distinguished 15-year-old black and white domestic short hair looking for a peaceful place to cal...
01/13/2025

Pepper is a gentle and distinguished 15-year-old black and white domestic short hair looking for a peaceful place to call home. He came to the shelter when his owner could no longer care for him and is currently receiving thyroid treatment. This swe…

Pepper is a gentle and distinguished 15-year-old black and white domestic short hair looking for a peaceful place to call home. He came to the shelter when his owner could

EASTON — A fire at the YMCA on Peachblossom Road on Saturday was intentionally set, according to the Office of the State...
01/13/2025

EASTON — A fire at the YMCA on Peachblossom Road on Saturday was intentionally set, according to the Office of the State Fire Marshal.

Saturday's fires at the YMCA on Peachblossom Road in Easton were "traumatic" for Y staff and regulars, but thanks to coo...
01/12/2025

Saturday's fires at the YMCA on Peachblossom Road in Easton were "traumatic" for Y staff and regulars, but thanks to coordinated efforts, the Y resumed its normal programming Sunday.

Saturday's fire at the YMCA on Peachblossom Road in Easton was a "traumatic" event for Y staff and regulars, but thanks to coordinated efforts, the Y resumed its normal programming

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The Star Democrat in Easton, Md., has been published during the administrations of 44 of the 45 presidents of the United States of America and during all but one of the nation's major wars. Its offices and equipment were destroyed by two fires. It was wrecked by a mob of vandals. One of its editors was arrested and exiled by Federal troops during the Civil War. John Adams was president when The Star first appeared on the streets of Easton. Over the years, the newspaper has merged with other weekly newspapers published in Easton and gone through various name changes, arriving finally at The Star Democrat. In August 1974, the newspaper celebrated its 175th anniversary and converted from weekly to daily publication (five days a week). In the fall of 1978, the newspaper moved from downtown Easton to its current plant at 29088 Air Park Drive. In October 1988, the newspaper launched its Sunday edition, The Sunday Star, now one of its two largest issues of the week. In 1996, The Star added its Web edition, www.stardem.com. The Star is published Sunday, and Tuesday through Friday and serves readers in Caroline, Dorchester, Kent, Queen Anne's and Talbot counties on Maryland's central Eastern Shore. Call 410-770-4005 to subscribe.