The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has begun dredging the Ocean City Inlet, removing about 5,000 cubic yards of sand to improve boating safety and maintain a navigable channel ahead of the busy summer season.
The Chincoteague Volunteer Fire Company is now caring for two ponies after one became seriously ill and another was abandoned after its birth.
While Assateague Island is best known for its iconic wild ponies, the barrier island's history stretches far beyond the animals that draw visitors from across the country.
Assateague Island National Seashore unveiled the installation of a litter station at the North Beach parking lot.
A palomino mare that has not been seen since late February is now presumed missing following recent roundups and searches in her home range.
Parts of Assateague Island National Seashore are now closed to visitors as part of the park's annual effort to protect nesting birds, including the federally threatened piping plover.
The Maryland Coastal Bays Program is marking 30 years of science-driven conservation efforts to protect the bays behind Ocean City and Assateague Island.
Delmarva marked a week of community reflection, government action and major preparations for winter weather across the region.
The Worcester County Fire Marshal’s Office issued a reminder that any unfamiliar or suspicious objects — especially those that may be military in origin — should not be touched or moved.
A tranquil image of a tri-colored heron perched along the shoreline has earned Terry Willis of Chestertown top honors in the 2026 Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge Annual Pass Photo Contest.
