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Star Democrat The Star is published Wednesday through Friday and Sunday and serves readers on the Mid-Shore of Maryland 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.

EASTON — Ninety-nine yards in eight seconds.
09/08/2026

EASTON — Ninety-nine yards in eight seconds.

EASTON — The Town of Easton is inviting residents and visitors to share their thoughts on the community’s parks through ...
09/08/2026

EASTON — The Town of Easton is inviting residents and visitors to share their thoughts on the community’s parks through a new survey.

DENTON — The Town of Denton has approved the second phase of construction at Sharp Road Park playground in Denton.
09/08/2026

DENTON — The Town of Denton has approved the second phase of construction at Sharp Road Park playground in Denton.

PRESTON — The Town of Preston has added a new playground to James T. Wright Memorial Park.
09/08/2026

PRESTON — The Town of Preston has added a new playground to James T. Wright Memorial Park.

CHESTERTOWN — Firefighters battled a two-alarm fire Sunday afternoon that caused an estimated $600,000 in damage to two ...
09/08/2026

CHESTERTOWN — Firefighters battled a two-alarm fire Sunday afternoon that caused an estimated $600,000 in damage to two Cannon Street properties, displaced five people and injured two.

DENTON — A 14-year-old was arrested for allegedly trying to stab a man in Denton, according to police.
09/08/2026

DENTON — A 14-year-old was arrested for allegedly trying to stab a man in Denton, according to police.

ST. MICHAELS — St. Michaels Community Center is recognizing its growing partnership with Christ Church, St. Michael’s Pa...
09/08/2026

ST. MICHAELS — St. Michaels Community Center is recognizing its growing partnership with Christ Church, St. Michael’s Parish, whose commitment of volunteers, resources and financial support has strengthened the community.

ST. MICHAELS — The Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum has been awarded funding for its reimagined "Oystering on the Chesapea...
09/08/2026

ST. MICHAELS — The Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum has been awarded funding for its reimagined "Oystering on the Chesapeake" exhibition from the International Congress of Maritime Museums through its Global Maritime Histories Project.

ST. MICHAELS — The Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum has been awarded funding for its reimagined "Oystering on the Chesapeake" exhibition from the International Congress of Maritime Museums through its Global

MARYDEL — A Delaware couple claimed a $1 million prize off a scratch-off ticket purchased at Walkers Grocery Store in Ma...
09/08/2026

MARYDEL — A Delaware couple claimed a $1 million prize off a scratch-off ticket purchased at Walkers Grocery Store in Marydel.

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09/08/2026

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