SNOW HILL — When the Julia A. Purnell Museum reopens on April 2 for the 2013 season, a new exhibit will be on display featuring the museum’s collection of historic bathing costumes. Summer at the Shore also includes information and artifacts related to Ocean City and Public Landing.The museum has a fine collection of swimwear,… Read more »

BERLIN — Media reports, often driven by pharmaceutical companies, would have you believing there’s an epidemic of clinical depression among virtually every population from children and teens, to adults and seniors.While there’s no denying that the number of people suffering from depression is large and spans all ages, too many people with quite normal sadness… Read more »

SNOW HILL — As part of an ongoing strategy to better use technology to communicate, Worcester County Public Schools (WCPS) is looking to YouTube and other social media outlets to spread important messages.Superintendent of Schools Dr. Jerry Wilson briefed the media this week on how WCPS might use technology in the future. According to WCPS… Read more »

OCEAN CITY – The town of Ocean City is starting to feel the heat as this summer approaches with a crammed schedule of events.Last week several private event requests were scheduled under the Mayor and City Council’s legislative consent agenda when most of them were removed to discuss in further detail.Up first, Chris Prybylo of… Read more »

SALISBURY — Kristin Cashman, a Salisbury Middle School Reading/English/Language Arts (RELA) teacher who dedicates herself to breaking down the “apathetic wall” that can stand between students and success, was honored as the 2013-14 Wicomico Teacher of the Year March 21 at the annual Wicomico Teacher of the Year Banquet at the Commons at Salisbury University.“If… Read more »

OCEAN CITY — The 14th Annual O.C. Easter Art & Craft and Kids Fun Fair will be held at Ocean City’s Roland E. Powell Convention Center on Friday, March 29, from 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. and Saturday, March 30, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.The art and craft portion of the event is timed perfectly for Mother’s Day coming up and… Read more »

Jeff Raines and Jill Gray have announced their engagement. A May wedding is planned at Trails End Campground.Hannah Kate Beauchamp, a Worcester Prep Alumna from the Class of 2012, was crowned Maryland Miss 2013 at the Princess America Pageant held in Virginia Beach on March 1.Princess America Pageants is a national program for young women… Read more »