SOMERSET COUNTY, Md. -- On Friday morning, local leaders held a roundtable discussion with one topic in mind: Smith Island's sustainability. The discussion gave Smith Island neighbors a chance to hash out what they believe to be the island's most pressing needs.
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CRISFIELD, Md. -- Captain Terry Laird Sr. passed away around 10:00 p.m. on Monday, December 23rd. Earlier this month, we told you about the death of Terry's brother, Captain Larry Laird.
Life has been anything but quiet for Mary Ada Marshall, a beloved Smith Island cake maker, since her feature on CBS's 60 Minutes aired this past Sunday.
The Smith Island and Crisfield communities are in mourning after the passing of Larry Laird, the 78-year-old captain of the Jason 2 ferry. For 35 years, Captain Laird served as the lifeline between Smith Island and the mainland, bringing supplies and connection to the island's residents.
SOMERSET COUNTY, Md. – The state of Maryland is working on a new program to deliver medicine to isolated areas like Smith Island. The U.S. Dep…
Maryland’s Department of Natural Resources (DNR) says they have recently received multiple reports of tarpon sightings in the Chesapeake Bay, a rarity in local waters according to DNR officials.
SOMERSET COUNTY, Md. -- People who live in low-lying areas of Somerset County are more than used to flooding. Still, places like Crisfield and Smith Island are getting ready for whatever may come their way.
SMITH ISLAND, Md. -- On Thursday morning, Maryland officials announced a plan to bring high-speed internet to Smith Island. The state has partnered with Verizon and Somerset County to bring the $4 million project to life.
Somerset County has awarded TidalHealth a grant aimed at improving and expanding healthcare services on Smith Island.
The US Department of Energy is poised to award federal funds to an electric cooperative to bring a new battery project to Smith Island, aimed to improve grid resilience and bring long-duration energy to Chesapeake Bay communities.