Dorchester County News

State Police say a trooper working patrol in Dorchester County heard the emergency calls for a fire, ran into the flames and pulled a man to safety.

SALISBURY -- One person was injured after a motorcycle and a larger vehicle collided Friday evening.

CAMBRIDGE , Md.- Authorities say a Cambridge man is facing animal cruelty charges after two pit bull puppies were seized from his Locust Street home late last month.

DEAL ISLAND -- One month into this year's oyster season, watermen working in the Tangier Sound are finding a healthy and plentiful harvest.

In good economic times, most people recognize the value of preserving working lands, natural habitats and open space for future generations.

SALISBURY - From slavery to the Civil Rights era to present day, William Jarmon and David "Nicky" Henry paint a picture of the history of Pine Street, an African-American neighborhood in Cambridge, MD.

Officers say the future of the two puppies, shown above, depends on the outcome of their investigation.

SALISBURY -- A 29-year-old Fruitland man charged with being a drug kingpin after police allegedly found a large quantity of suspected cocaine, will also face related charges in Wicomico County, according to court records.

TRAPPE , Md.- Maryland State Police have arrested a Talbot County day care provider on manslaughter, child abuse and related charges after an infant she was caring for died in the hospital.

SNOW HILL -- If good fences make good neighbors, then it seems Snow Hill may have some of the best.

"Song Yet Sung," by James McBride, right, a semi-fictional account of slavery in Eastern Maryland during the 1850s, is the second selection of One Maryland, One Book, a statewide reading program sponsored by the Maryland Center for the Book, part of the Maryland Humanities Council.

Maryland State Police say helicopter crews rescued two men whose boat was sinking in the Chesapeake Bay.

Sen. Richard Colburn, R-37 announced he will file for re-election after the 2010 Maryland General Assembly concludes.

FEDERALSBURG , Md.- The Dorchester County Sheriff's Office is asking the public's help in located a convicted sex offender wanted for failure to register a change of address with authorities.

SALISBURY -- Salisbury University unveiled a larger-than-life sculpture of Harriet Tubman last week, adding another figure to its 30-piece figurative sculpture collection on campus.

CAMBRIDGE , Md.- Police have arrested a fourth suspect wanted in connection with early Sunday morning's attack and robbery of an 86-year-old Cambridge man.

The U.S. Senate has approved $2 million to help acquire additional land for the Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge.

CAMBRIDGE , Md.- Authorities have arrested three suspects wanted in connection with early Sunday morning's attack and robbery of an 86-year-old Cambridge man.

Police in Dorchester County say a teen accused of stealing two statues depicting a famous Spanish ram says one of the statues is no more.

Sixteen students who were involved in serious incidents of misbehavior have been told they can never return to Baltimore public schools, even as city and state school board members debate the legality of denying students an education.