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The layoffs of late-2022 have continued into 2023 and still weigh on our current economic forecasts. Here, several experts explain what this bigger picture — including prior layoffs at one prominent Maryland company — may suggest for the new year.

As Wes Moore prepares to be sworn in as Maryland governor, the state is starting a new budget process that limits governors power.

Republicans in the Maryland state Senate opt for leadership change during annual meeting.

Happening this week in and around Cecil County:

Ex-Del. Mike Smigiel, a Republican whose support for gun rights gained him the respect without costing him the affection of Democrats, died Sunday at 64.

To help the visitors who flock to Ocean City each summer, an A-to-Z glossary of local sayings, places and people that make us who and what we are.

To help the visitors who flock to Ocean City each summer, an A-to-Z glossary of local sayings, places and people that make us who and what we are.

The success in Delaware and Maryland has a lot to do with the well organized response by the state ag departments.

ELKTON — Cecil County will be continuing the agriculture microgrant program for a second year, with a large increase in funds to help local businesses.

The Star Democrat and the Kent County News, has launched a new Shop Local First Quarter 2021 Advertising Stimulus Program to help local businesses. The Shop Local effort to assist Mid-Shore businesses totals $500,000. “It has been a very challenging year for our local businesses so we are very excited about offering them a first quarter advertising stimulus grant that will match their spend with APG Chesapeake dollar for dollar,” said Bill Cotter, regional advertising director for AP...