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Bayside Bleachers · MLB · October 2, 2026
Braves Eliminate Phillies 6-2 in Wild Card Game 3Michael Harris II’s three-run homer in the first inning set the tone as Atlanta finished Philadelphia on Thursday night at Truist Park and advanced to face the Dodgers.
Source: MLB
Bayside Bleachers · NFL · October 2, 2026
Browns Beat Steelers 27-24 on Szmyt’s Late 56-Yard Field GoalAndre Szmyt’s kick with 10 seconds left lifted Cleveland to 3-1 after Pittsburgh tied the Thursday night game at Huntington Bank Field.
Source: Cleveland Browns
State & Region Desk · State & Region · October 2, 2026
Maryland Wins $9 Million Federal Grant for Student Career PlansA three-year, $9 million U.S. Department of Education grant will give Maryland students in grades 7 through 12 digital learner wallets and six-year plans, with the administration saying the system will reach more than 600,000 students.
Source: Office of the Governor
State & Region Desk · State & Region · October 2, 2026
Three Shore Communities Named in $32 Million ENOUGH Anti-Poverty GrantsGovernor Moore’s Sept. 30 ENOUGH awards list Federalsburg, Cambridge and South Dorchester, and Uptown Chestertown among 30 communities in 12 counties and Baltimore City sharing $32 million, which the governor’s office called a record, with Kent marked as a new FY27 community.
Source: Office of the Governor
Shore & Environment Desk · Shore & Environment · October 2, 2026
Bay Water Near 70°F; Mid-Bay Around 68 as Fall Cooling Sets InDNR’s Sept. 30 fishing report puts mainstem and river-mouth temperatures near 70 degrees, notes adequate oxygen in most Bay bottom waters, higher-than-normal salinity, and active blue catfish on the Choptank from Dover Bridge to Denton.
Source: Maryland DNR
State & Region Desk · State & Region · October 2, 2026
Moore Signs Housing Innovation and Permitting Acceleration OrdersTwo Oct. 1 executive orders create a Housing Innovation Incubator and a statewide permitting team, with modular-housing and permitting tools intended to speed reviews.
Source: Office of the Governor
Shore & Environment Desk · Shore & Environment · October 2, 2026
Fall Manure Transport and Injection Cost-Share Opens With Dec. 15 DeadlineMDA’s Sept. 30 notice opens fall grants for moving manure to qualifying fields and injecting liquid manure, with poultry rates up to $28 per ton and injection aid up to $45 per acre.
Local Business Desk · Local Business · October 2, 2026
State Releases Business AI Benchmark as Innovation Summit ConvenesThe Oct. 1 Maryland Innovation Summit unveiled a June–July survey of nearly 300 senior decision-makers: 91% report some AI use, mostly basic tools, while 64% plan to have existing staff do more with AI rather than hire and only 4% expect headcount cuts.
Source: Office of the Governor
Local Business Desk · Local Business · October 2, 2026
Easton’s Parkway Apartments Win $1.32 Million in Federal Housing Tax CreditsDHCD’s Spring/Summer 2026 competitive LIHTC table lists a 44-unit acquisition/rehab at 11 Jowite Street sponsored by Pax Development, with $1.32 million in 9% credits inside a statewide round the governor pegged at $17.6 million and 555 affordable units.
Source: Office of the Governor
Bayside Bleachers · College · October 2, 2026
Salisbury Men’s Soccer Plays No. 9 Catholic to 0-0 DrawClif Nehman posted a second straight shutout as the Sea Gulls held the Cardinals scoreless Wednesday at the Gerry DiBartolo Sea Gull Soccer Complex.
Source: Salisbury Athletics
Shore & Environment Desk · State & Region · October 2, 2026
Light Goose Conservation Order Paused; Regular Season Dates HoldDNR’s Oct. 1 notice says Maryland and other Atlantic Flyway states will skip the extra light-goose season for 2026–27; Talbot sits inside the Eastern Zone’s Feb. 8–March 10 segment.
Source: Maryland DNR
Schoolhouse Notes · Schoolhouse Notes · October 1, 2026
School Board Sets Oct. 12 Work Session and Oct. 14 Regular MeetingDiligent’s posted schedule puts the October work session on Columbus Day — not a TCPS school holiday — and the regular session Wednesday, Oct. 14, at the Education Center on Magnolia Street.
Source: Talbot County Public Schools
Civic Affairs Desk · Civic Affairs · October 1, 2026
Council Approves CRRF Plan After $200,000 Inaugural Grant RoundSept. 22 vote establishes three initial priority areas — economic stability, housing stability, and child development — after Talbot Family Network awarded $200,000 across 10 projects from $854,706.08 received through June 30.
Source: Talbot County Government
Civic Affairs Desk · Civic Affairs · October 1, 2026
Council Releases Dulin Farm Reserved Land for MALPF Easement PathSept. 22 vote clears a 13.47-acre reserved-land restriction at 12551 Church Lane in Cordova after Bill 1627 took effect Sept. 12; staff say a revision plat must still record the change.
Source: Talbot County Government
Civic Affairs Desk · Civic Affairs · October 1, 2026
Oxford Weighs $300,000 Shoreline Grant Letter for Strand Stormwater WorkSpecial Commissioners meeting Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026, at 5 p.m. at 101 Market Street seeks a letter of support for MDE/EPA/SRF funding; one bid from David A. Bramble, Inc. came in at $512,511.
Source: Town of Oxford
Bayside Bleachers · MLB · October 1, 2026
Padres Sweep Cubs With 4-1 Wild Card Game 2 WinPinch-hitter Gavin Sheets hit a two-run homer as San Diego finished Chicago in two games Wednesday at Petco Park and advanced to face Milwaukee.
Source: MLB
Bayside Bleachers · College · October 1, 2026
No. 4 Salisbury Field Hockey Falls 2-1 to York in Double OTKelbie Linebaugh’s rebound goal with 36 seconds left in the second overtime lifted the Spartans at Sea Gull Stadium; the Sea Gulls drop to 6-2.
Source: Salisbury Athletics
Bayside Bleachers · College · October 1, 2026
No. 13 Salisbury Football Opens NJAC Play at TCNJ on SaturdayThe Sea Gulls held at No. 13 in the D3football.com Top 25 and are scheduled for a 3 p.m. kickoff Oct. 3 in Ewing, N.J., per a Sept. 30 athletics rankings note and the football schedule.
Source: Salisbury Athletics
Bayside Bleachers · High School · October 1, 2026
Talbot Thursday Slate: Field Hockey, Volleyball and Girls Soccer; Homecoming FridayEaston and St. Michaels athletics schedules list four varsity dates Thursday and Easton football’s Homecoming against James M. Bennett on Friday.
Source: St. Michaels Saints
Bayside Bleachers · High School · October 1, 2026
Easton Field Hockey Tops Queen Anne’s 3-0; Boys Soccer Blanks CSD 6-0; St. Michaels Boys Win TwoEaston field hockey and boys soccer won Wednesday; St. Michaels boys soccer won twice this week.
Source: Easton Warriors
Schoolhouse Notes · Schoolhouse Notes · October 1, 2026
Council Backs Easton High HVAC and Bleacher Requests in FY28 School CIPSept. 22 Council vote of support covers a $1,092,500 rooftop HVAC replacement and a $308,000 gym bleacher project; local shares are $570,000 and $154,074.
Source: Talbot County Government
Bayside Bleachers · MLB · October 1, 2026
Yankees Sweep Red Sox With 9-2 Wild Card Game 2 WinLuis García Jr. homered in the fourth and Cody Bellinger hit a three-run shot in a six-run sixth as New York finished Boston in two games Wednesday at Yankee Stadium.
Source: MLB
Arts & Makers Desk · Arts & Makers · September 30, 2026
Antje Duvekot and Robby Hecht play Avalon Theatre Oct. 15 for $35Doors 6:30 p.m., show 7 p.m. at 40 E. Dover Street; Avalon lists a folk-pop co-bill; fees not included.
Source: Avalon Foundation
Wellness Desk · Wellness · September 30, 2026
For All Seasons opens Oct. 20–23 Dare to Lead cohort in EastonFour days at Anchor Church, 620 Goldsborough Street, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; $650 includes meals and materials; max 20 seats.
Source: For All Seasons
Arts & Makers Desk · Arts & Makers · September 30, 2026
Dominick Farinacci returns to Oxford Community Center Dec. 4Stage @ OCC lists 7:30 p.m.; general admission $65, VIP experience $150 at 200 Oxford Road.
Source: Oxford Community Center
Wellness Desk · Wellness · September 30, 2026
Easton Health and Wellness Fair fills Idlewild Park Oct. 3Town Events page lists Saturday 8 a.m. to noon; free fair with 5K walk, music, children’s activities, food, and health booths.
Source: Town of Easton
Local History Desk · History · September 30, 2026
Harry R. Hughes’s Easton birth hits 100 years on Nov. 13Maryland State Archives place the 1979–87 governor’s birth in Easton on Nov. 13, 1926; he died in Denton on March 13, 2019.
Source: Maryland State Archives
Bayside Bleachers · MLB · September 30, 2026
Padres Rout Cubs 8-0 in NL Wild Card Game 1Michael King carried a no-hitter into the seventh and finished with one-hit ball over seven innings as San Diego took a 1-0 series lead Tuesday at Petco Park.
Source: MLB
Local History Desk · History · September 30, 2026
Easton’s Philip Francis Thomas died Oct. 2, 1890 — Spring Hill still holds himMaryland State Archives records the Easton-born governor’s 1848–51 term, Treasury months in 1860–61, and burial at Spring Hill Cemetery.
Source: Maryland State Archives
Prime Life Desk · Prime Life · September 30, 2026
Brookletts SAIL fall session opens Oct. 12 — class listed fullStay Active and Independent for Life meets Tuesdays and Thursdays 8:30–9:30 a.m. through Dec. 28; members join a waitlist with Teresa Greene.
Source: Brookletts Place
Bayside Bleachers · MiLB · September 30, 2026
Shorebirds Set Halloween Movie Night at Perdue Stadium on Oct. 17Delmarva will screen The Addams Family with trick-or-treating before the film; gates open at 4 p.m., tickets are $5, and parking is free.
Source: MiLB
Bayside Bleachers · College · September 30, 2026
Salisbury’s Belizaire Named to D3football.com Team of the WeekThe Cambridge, Md., returner earned national returner honors after 184 all-purpose yards and two punt-return touchdowns in Saturday’s 47-10 win over Catholic.
Source: Salisbury Athletics
Bayside Bleachers · High School · September 30, 2026
Easton Volleyball Edges Parkside 3-2; Girls Soccer Falls 0-6 to DecaturWarriors posted Tuesday finals on the athletics game pages and list a 5-2 volleyball mark and a 2-4 girls soccer mark after the pair of results.
Source: Easton Warriors
Bayside Bleachers · High School · September 30, 2026
Talbot Week-Ahead: Field Hockey, Soccer and Volleyball, Wednesday Through ThursdayEaston and St. Michaels athletics schedules list eight varsity dates Wednesday through Thursday; records reflect the schools’ latest posted updates.
Source: Easton Warriors
Bayside Bleachers · MLB · September 30, 2026
Yankees Blank Red Sox 9-0 in AL Wild Card Game 1Cam Schlittler struck out 10 over 6 1/3 scoreless innings and Ben Rice hit two homers, including a grand slam, as New York took a 1-0 series lead Tuesday at Yankee Stadium.
Source: MLB
Bayside Bleachers · NFL · September 29, 2026
Keenum’s Three Touchdowns Lift Bears Past Eagles 27-7 on Monday NightChicago improved to 2-1 as the veteran completed 24 of 34 for 247 yards with two scoring passes and a 1-yard rush score at Soldier Field.
Source: Chicago Bears
Shore & Environment Desk · State & Region · September 29, 2026
Eastern Shore Trapping Bid Packets Due Oct. 14 at NoonDNR’s Sept. 22 notice sets sealed bids for 2026–27 trapping privileges on Mid-Shore and Lower Shore wildlife management areas; highest bid wins each area.
Source: Maryland DNR
Schoolhouse Notes · Learning · September 29, 2026
Homegrown School Lunch Week Runs Sept. 28–Oct. 2 Across MarylandMDA’s Sept. 28 release says Gov. Moore declared the Farm to School week; Caroline County lists an Extension Ag Career Day Sept. 30 and a Preston Elementary blue-catfish lunch Oct. 2.
State & Region Desk · State & Region · September 29, 2026
Lonely Planet Puts Maryland on Best in Travel 2027 ListThe Sept. 23 Governor’s release says the state is among 50 destinations and experiences worldwide and names the Eastern Shore among Maryland’s featured regions; 47.4 million visitors came in 2025.
Source: Office of the Governor
Bayside Bleachers · MiLB · September 29, 2026
Shorebirds Trainer Maggie Hunt Named Carolina League Athletic Trainer of the YearPBATS selected Hunt, Delmarva’s athletic trainer at Perdue Stadium, among the 2026 Minor League Athletic Trainers of the Year on Sept. 28.
Source: MiLB
Bayside Bleachers · College · September 29, 2026
Salisbury’s Henneman Takes Second at DIII Northeast Elite; Sea Gulls NinthJunior Ryan Henneman shot even-par 142 across two rounds at Williamsport Country Club; the Sea Gulls posted 605 and finished ninth of 18 before the Oct. 1 Stevenson Fall Shootout.
Source: Salisbury Athletics
Local Business Desk · Local Business · September 29, 2026
Talbot Marks Economic Development Week With Oct. 1 Ivy Café GatheringCounty Economic Development and Tourism’s Sept. 24 notice sets the statewide week for Sept. 28–Oct. 2 and a Talbot Works Together coffee Thursday, Oct. 1, 7:30–9:30 a.m. in Easton.
Source: TalbotWorks
Bayside Bleachers · High School · September 29, 2026
St. Michaels Volleyball Falls 3-0 to North Dorchester at HomeSaints posted the Sept. 24 final on the athletics game page and list an 0-4 regular-season mark after the sweep in St. Michaels.
Source: St. Michaels Saints
Bayside Bleachers · High School · September 29, 2026
Talbot Week-Ahead: Volleyball, Soccer and Field Hockey, Tuesday Through ThursdayEaston and St. Michaels athletics schedules list 11 varsity dates Tuesday through Thursday; records reflect the schools’ latest posted updates.
Source: Easton Warriors
Bayside Bleachers · MLB · September 29, 2026
Yankees Host Red Sox in AL Wild Card Game 1; Schlittler vs TolleBest-of-three opens Tuesday, Sept. 29, at 8 p.m. ET at Yankee Stadium on NBC and Peacock, with Cam Schlittler opposing Payton Tolle.
Source: MLB
Civic Affairs Desk · Civic Affairs · September 28, 2026
Short-Term Rental Neighbor Notice Rules Head to Oct. 13 Council HearingBill No. 1653 changes who must be notified of new and renewal short-term rental license hearings; public hearing Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. in the Bradley Meeting Room.
Source: Talbot County Government
Bayside Bleachers · NFL · September 28, 2026
Medrano’s Pick-Six Lifts Commanders Past Champion Seahawks 33-31Washington’s first win snapped Seattle’s 12-game streak, including the Seahawks’ Super Bowl run; Mariota threw three TDs in place of injured Jayden Daniels.
Source: Washington Commanders
Table & Garden Desk · Table & Garden · September 28, 2026
Fall Into St. Michaels Puts Oysters, Pumpkin Baking, and Harbor Bites on the CalendarThe St. Michaels Business Association lists a Friday-through-Sunday autumn weekend with Foxy’s beer-and-oyster garden, a pumpkin baking contest, and a $40 pumpkin floral arrangement workshop. Organizer and tourism listings give the weekend as Oct. 16–18 or Oct. 17–18.
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