SMITH ISLAND, MD – The Smith Island and Crisfield communities are in mourning after the passing of Larry Laird, the 78-year-old captain of the Jason 2 ferry.

UMd. drone pilot program to explore potentially lifesaving medical drops on Smith Island Closest mainland to Smith Island is 10 miles away; Current medical deliveries come once daily via ferry ...

Located 12 miles offshore on the Chesapeake Bay, Smith Island is Maryland’s only inhabited offshore island, renowned for its natural marsh landscapes and charming island communities. “If you ...