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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.

CAMBRIDGE — The kids were dropped off by school bus and greeted by Miss Tammy who knew each child by name. On this parti...
10/20/2025

CAMBRIDGE — The kids were dropped off by school bus and greeted by Miss Tammy who knew each child by name. On this particular afternoon, the children were making Halloween decorations and doing arts and crafts.

CAMBRIDGE — The kids were dropped off by school bus and greeted by Miss Tammy who knew each child by name. On this particular afternoon, the children were making Halloween

It's World Series time again and the birth month of a local legend. This brings to mind my early research on native Mary...
10/20/2025

It's World Series time again and the birth month of a local legend. This brings to mind my early research on native Marylander and Baseball Hall of Famer Jimmie Foxx.

Tuna Turner is a 1-year-old spayed female who is the sweetest, most gentle cat. She was born with only three legs, but i...
10/20/2025

Tuna Turner is a 1-year-old spayed female who is the sweetest, most gentle cat. She was born with only three legs, but it doesn't slow her down a bit. She climbs; she cuddles; she is a typical cat and does what she wants. While Tuna is likely to sit…

Tuna Turner is a 1-year-old spayed female who is the sweetest, most gentle cat. She was born with only three legs, but it doesn't slow her down a bit. She

In Queen Anne’s County, where 62% of voters went for President Donald Trump in last year’s election, some of the people ...
10/20/2025

In Queen Anne’s County, where 62% of voters went for President Donald Trump in last year’s election, some of the people who showed up for the No Kings rally said they were pleasantly surprised by Saturday’s turnout.

In Queen Anne’s County, where 62% of voters went for President Donald Trump in last year’s election, some of the people who showed up for the No Kings rally said

1. Subcontractor strike causes major sewer line break in Greensboro, town says
10/18/2025

1. Subcontractor strike causes major sewer line break in Greensboro, town says

GREENSBORO — At the Oct. 16 Greensboro Town Council meeting, the following actions were taken:
10/18/2025

GREENSBORO — At the Oct. 16 Greensboro Town Council meeting, the following actions were taken:

EASTON — Matt Griffith checked his simmering emotions, but was convinced nonetheless.
10/18/2025

EASTON — Matt Griffith checked his simmering emotions, but was convinced nonetheless.

EASTON — Inside the Waterfowl building on Thursday evening, Janet, Brad, Riff Raff, Eddie Ex and Magenta could be found ...
10/17/2025

EASTON — Inside the Waterfowl building on Thursday evening, Janet, Brad, Riff Raff, Eddie Ex and Magenta could be found doing the time warp again.

The Town of Greensboro presented two ordinances that would change some of the towns billing from quarterly to monthly at...
10/17/2025

The Town of Greensboro presented two ordinances that would change some of the towns billing from quarterly to monthly at the Greensboro Town Council Meeting on Thursday.

CHESTER — When Elizabeth “Liz” Clark applied for a part-time job delivering furniture at Haven Ministries’ Hope Warehous...
10/17/2025

CHESTER — When Elizabeth “Liz” Clark applied for a part-time job delivering furniture at Haven Ministries’ Hope Warehouse, she never expected to end up managing the administrative heartbeat of the organization.

CHESTER — When Elizabeth “Liz” Clark applied for a part-time job delivering furniture at Haven Ministries’ Hope Warehouse, she never expected to end up managing the administrative heartbeat of the

GREENSBORO – The aftermath of a sewer main pipe break will cost the town of Greensboro around $300,000 to fix, but the t...
10/17/2025

GREENSBORO – The aftermath of a sewer main pipe break will cost the town of Greensboro around $300,000 to fix, but the town plans to be reimbursed for the cost.

EASTON – Witches and warlocks floated down the Miles River on adorned paddle boards and kayaks for broomsticks and dress...
10/17/2025

EASTON – Witches and warlocks floated down the Miles River on adorned paddle boards and kayaks for broomsticks and dressed in witches hats, wigs and costumes.

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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.