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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.

STEVENSVILLE — A 17-year-old student was taken into custody Wednesday afternoon, Dec. 11, after allegedly assaulting a s...
12/12/2025

STEVENSVILLE — A 17-year-old student was taken into custody Wednesday afternoon, Dec. 11, after allegedly assaulting a staff member at Matapeake Middle School and leaving campus without permission, prompting lockdowns at three nearby schools, author…

STEVENSVILLE — A 17-year-old student was taken into custody Wednesday afternoon, Dec. 11, after allegedly assaulting a staff member at Matapeake Middle School and leaving campus without permission, prompting lockdowns

FEDERALSBURG – During a budget hearing on Wednesday, the Federalsburg Town Council heard multiple numbers for potential ...
12/12/2025

FEDERALSBURG – During a budget hearing on Wednesday, the Federalsburg Town Council heard multiple numbers for potential raises to water and sewer rates within the town.

EASTON — Easton's new comprehensive plan drew both praise and criticism during a public hearing Tuesday as residents pac...
12/12/2025

EASTON — Easton's new comprehensive plan drew both praise and criticism during a public hearing Tuesday as residents packed the council chambers.

CAMBRIDGE — Pre-kindergarten students at Sandy Hill Elementary School gathered on their teachers’ classroom rugs as volu...
12/11/2025

CAMBRIDGE — Pre-kindergarten students at Sandy Hill Elementary School gathered on their teachers’ classroom rugs as volunteer Mike Sosler strummed his guitar and led them in holiday favorites, including “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” and the crowd…

CAMBRIDGE — Pre-kindergarten students at Sandy Hill Elementary School gathered on their teachers’ classroom rugs as volunteer Mike Sosler strummed his guitar and led them in holiday favorites, including “Rudolph

EASTON — The Easton VFW overflowed with stuffed animals, board games and toys for children of all ages on Tuesday, as Mi...
12/11/2025

EASTON — The Easton VFW overflowed with stuffed animals, board games and toys for children of all ages on Tuesday, as Mid-Shore Toys for Tots set up shop for its annual holiday giveaway.

EASTON — The Easton VFW overflowed with stuffed animals, board games and toys for children of all ages on Tuesday, as Mid-Shore Toys for Tots set up shop for its

FEDERALSBURG — On Dec. 4, the Town of Federalsburg announced on Facebook that it will be welcoming a Dunkin' into town i...
12/11/2025

FEDERALSBURG — On Dec. 4, the Town of Federalsburg announced on Facebook that it will be welcoming a Dunkin' into town in the near future.

ST. MICHAELS — After years of battling addiction and working at treatment facilities across the country, Caleb Holt is c...
12/11/2025

ST. MICHAELS — After years of battling addiction and working at treatment facilities across the country, Caleb Holt is channeling his experiences into a new tool aimed at reshaping the recovery landscape.

ST. MICHAELS — After years of battling addiction and working at treatment facilities across the country, Caleb Holt is channeling his experiences into a new tool aimed at reshaping the

OXFORD — After months of discussion, public feedback and a work session, Oxford officials are not moving forward with a ...
12/11/2025

OXFORD — After months of discussion, public feedback and a work session, Oxford officials are not moving forward with a supplemental voter registration list.

CAMBRIDGE — A shooting on Tuesday night in Cambridge left one injured, according to police.
12/11/2025

CAMBRIDGE — A shooting on Tuesday night in Cambridge left one injured, according to police.

CHESTERTOWN — The Kent County Sheriff's Office has arrested Charles Alsup III of Chestertown and Tavon Bordley of Ridgel...
12/11/2025

CHESTERTOWN — The Kent County Sheriff's Office has arrested Charles Alsup III of Chestertown and Tavon Bordley of Ridgely, for the murder of Jermaine Lafel Miles.

OXFORD – The Commissioners of Oxford met for a regular meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 9, and discussed the following items:
12/10/2025

OXFORD – The Commissioners of Oxford met for a regular meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 9, and discussed the following items:

DENTON — The Caroline County Commissioners on Tuesday approved a bill establishing a property tax credit for firefighter...
12/10/2025

DENTON — The Caroline County Commissioners on Tuesday approved a bill establishing a property tax credit for firefighters.

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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.