SNOW HILL — The Maryland Attorney General’s Office last week issued a long-awaited opinion, ruling the Worcester’s Department of Liquor Control (DLC) can be defined at times as a wholesaler and at other times as a retailer, but the implications on an ever-changing liquor distribution landscape in the county remain uncertain.In July 2012, Worcester County… Read more »
Monthly Archives: March 2014
Robotics Team Eyes National Competition
BERLIN — After a hard fought victory at the North Carolina Regional FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) Robotics Competition, the Worcester Beach Bots team is headed to the FIRST Championship in St. Louis, MO next month to compete against teams from across the country and abroad.For a team that is only… Read more »
Covered Signs On Route 50 In Place For Upcoming Intersection Project
BERLIN — The mysterious black-shrouded highway signs that appeared last week on both sides of Route 50 from roughly Route 589 to Berlin are the precursor of a significant State Highway Administration (SHA) project at Route 50’s intersection with Seahawk Road.About a week ago, the rather ominous highway signs covered in black tarps appeared at… Read more »
Decatur’s Godwin Named Player Of Year
BERLIN- The accolades kept coming last week for Decatur’s highly successful varsity basketball teams with a Bayside Conference Player of the Year Award for super sophomore Dayona Godwin.Godwin was named the Bayside Conference Player of the Year last week. The sophomore guard was the catalyst for the Seahawks’ gaudy 18-2 regular season record and the… Read more »
Stunned Turtle Rescued In Ocean City Eyes Release
OCEAN CITY — A “cold-stunned” sea turtle rescued in Ocean City in November has completely recovered and is now ready for a re-release in sunny Florida after an extensive rehabilitation at the National Aquarium in Baltimore.The juvenile green sea turtle was rescued in Ocean City by a volunteer with the Marine Animal Rescue Program (MARP)… Read more »
Adventures Of Fatherhood
Participating in the annual St. Patrick’s Day parade is going to be a new family tradition.The newspaper entered our first-ever float in the parade earlier this month, and the plan all along, of course, was to include the kids as leprechauns on the float.Prior to the event, I was concerned how the kids would handle… Read more »
Ocean City Introduces ‘Vacation Day’ Marketing Campaign
OCEAN CITY – Ocean City’s new television commercials for the 2014 summer season have been under wraps for the past several months but were debuted to the local business community this week.“They were giddy,” Council Secretary Mary Knight said of the business community’s reaction.Tourism Director Donna Abbott presented the spots to the Mayor and City… Read more »
Worcester Prep Presents Winners Of Junior Varsity Awards
Winners of junior varsity awards for Worcester Prep, first row from left, Olivia Bescak, Ocean Pines, Most Improved, JV Basketball; Kathleen Emche, Ocean Pines, Coach’s Award, JV Basketball; Regan Lingo, Rehoboth Beach, Most Valuable Player, JV Basketball; second row, Nick Curtis, Most Valuable Player, JV Basketball; Ross Dickerson, Coach’s Award, JV Basketball; and Brad White,… Read more »
Claude Lewis, Co-owner Of Home Instead, Receives Certificate Of Appreciation From OC AARP
Claude Lewis, co-owner of Home Instead, received a Certificate of Appreciation for his presentation on elderly home care options from OC AARP 1917 President Chris Norris at the March meeting.
Banquet Celebrates Pregnancy Center’s Early Work
BERLIN — In a little over three years the Shirley Grace Pregnancy Center has affected the lives of more than 300 children. So it was fitting that their annual fundraising banquet held in Ocean City on March 20 attracted a record crowd of just over 300 supporters.It’s been a busy first few years for Shirley… Read more »