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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.

Abassa is a stunning orange tabby with golden eyes that shine as brightly as her personality. She is social, affectionat...
09/02/2025

Abassa is a stunning orange tabby with golden eyes that shine as brightly as her personality. She is social, affectionate and enjoys the company of other cats. Abassa would love to go home with her friend — likely her brother — Olobor, but she will …

Abassa is a stunning orange tabby with golden eyes that shine as brightly as her personality. She is social, affectionate and enjoys the company of other cats. Abassa would love

FEDERALSBURG — The Federalsburg Judy Center Hub celebrated 25 years of operation this month.
08/31/2025

FEDERALSBURG — The Federalsburg Judy Center Hub celebrated 25 years of operation this month.

Talbot County will hold its annual Remembrance Ceremony on Thursday, Sept. 11, at 8:30 a.m. at the corner of Dover and W...
08/31/2025

Talbot County will hold its annual Remembrance Ceremony on Thursday, Sept. 11, at 8:30 a.m. at the corner of Dover and West streets, across from the Easton branch of the Talbot County Free Library.

Talbot County will hold its annual Remembrance Ceremony on Thursday, Sept. 11, at 8:30 a.m. at the corner of Dover and West streets, across from the Easton branch of the

CAMBRIDGE — Cambridge Waterfront Development Inc. gave an update on the Cambridge Harbor project at a July 31 community ...
08/30/2025

CAMBRIDGE — Cambridge Waterfront Development Inc. gave an update on the Cambridge Harbor project at a July 31 community update meeting, outlining a vision built around four zones: Town Center, Walkable Neighborhoods, Maritime Trade, and Community Re…

CAMBRIDGE — Cambridge Waterfront Development Inc. gave an update on the Cambridge Harbor project at a July 31 community update meeting, outlining a vision built around four zones: Town Center,

Here are the 10 stories that attracted the most page views on The Star Democrat’s website this week. The stories are ran...
08/30/2025

Here are the 10 stories that attracted the most page views on The Star Democrat’s website this week. The stories are ranked in order of number of page views as of Wednesday evening.

Here are the 10 stories that attracted the most page views on The Star Democrat’s website this week. The stories are ranked in order of number of page views as

EASTON — After a months-long delay, move-in at the Doverbrook Apartments may finally be imminent, according to the proje...
08/30/2025

EASTON — After a months-long delay, move-in at the Doverbrook Apartments may finally be imminent, according to the project’s leader.

EASTON — The predicament on the minds of many Easton residents and leaders continues to be just how much the town can af...
08/30/2025

EASTON — The predicament on the minds of many Easton residents and leaders continues to be just how much the town can afford to grow.

RIDGELY — Heath Wilkins may have been surprised last October when he was promoted to head varsity football coach at Nort...
08/30/2025

RIDGELY — Heath Wilkins may have been surprised last October when he was promoted to head varsity football coach at North Caroline High after Nic McMorris was let go halfway through his second season at the helm.

RIDGELY — Heath Wilkins may have been surprised last October when he was promoted to head varsity football coach at North Caroline High after Nic McMorris was let go halfway

Last year, Dorchester County Public Schools Superintendent Jymil Thompson set out on a mission to change the school dist...
08/29/2025

Last year, Dorchester County Public Schools Superintendent Jymil Thompson set out on a mission to change the school district's current ranking of 23rd out of 24 in the overall Maryland Comprehensive Assessment Program evaluations. A year later, the …

Last year, Dorchester County Public Schools Superintendent Jymil Thompson set out on a mission to change the school district's current ranking of 23rd out of 24 in the overall Maryland

EASTON — Often, the Town Council and Planning Commission are forced to consider projects like a large single-family deve...
08/29/2025

EASTON — Often, the Town Council and Planning Commission are forced to consider projects like a large single-family development or a high-density apartment complex. But the in-between is being lost in the shuffle, some town leaders argue.

EASTON — Often, the Town Council and Planning Commission are forced to consider projects like a large single-family development or a high-density apartment complex. But the in-between is being lost

DENTON — Caroline County Public Schools will be bringing back cellphone pouches in middle schools for the second year.
08/29/2025

DENTON — Caroline County Public Schools will be bringing back cellphone pouches in middle schools for the second year.

CHURCH CREEK — Members of the small congregation of Old Trinity Church, Maryland’s oldest active church, were surprised ...
08/29/2025

CHURCH CREEK — Members of the small congregation of Old Trinity Church, Maryland’s oldest active church, were surprised to see one of Old Trinity’s former signs being sold at auction this month.

CHURCH CREEK — Members of the small congregation of Old Trinity Church, Maryland’s oldest active church, were surprised to see one of Old Trinity’s former signs being sold at auction

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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.