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Monthly Archives: May 2008
“Angler” Brings In Seabass
The arrival of the Mako Mania tournament next week signals the start of the summer-long offshore fishing tournament season, but there has been no shortage of action inshore thus far. Pictured above, angler Dave Howard caught this nice 6-pound, 2-ounce sea bass last weekend while fishing aboard the “Angler” with Captain Chris Mizurak and mate… Read more »
Mako Mania Shark Tournament Returns
OCEAN CITY- The 12th Annual Mako Mania shark tournament gets underway next week with dozens of boats and teams of anglers competing in the first significant offshore tournament in the summer-long series of events in Ocean City.With warm water starting to show up in the canyons off the coast of Ocean City, the early offshore… Read more »
Worcester Prep Hands Out Spring Sports Post-Season Awards
BERLIN- Worcester Prep recently honored its spring sports student-athletes with an awards banquet during which several individuals were recognized for their efforts on the fields and courts this season.All of the Worcester Prep spring sports teams enjoyed successful seasons this year and many of the standout individuals were recognized for their contributions. From the boys’… Read more »
Beach Lax Teams Hope to Repeat at Lax Splash
BERLIN- Several teams from the local Beach Lacrosse program are heading to Baltimore this weekend for Lax Splash 2008, widely considered the largest lacrosse tournament in the world, and a couple of teams will have the opportunity to defend their titles from last year’s event.Lax Splash, played at several different venues in lacrosse tradition-rich Baltimore,… Read more »
Richmond Team to Host Lax Camp
BERLIN- Veteran local girls’ lacrosse enthusiasts and young players hoping to get introduced to the game will have a great opportunity next month with the University of Richmond woman’s team hosts a series of camps at Worcester Prep in Berlin.The University of Richmond team, led by former Atlantic 10 Conference Coach of the Year Sue… Read more »
Thursday, May 29 – Too Much Rain Too Fast For Farmers
BERLIN – Too little rain last growing season has been succeeded this spring by too much, and some farmers in Worcester County are looking at replanting saturated fields.Shirley Hastings, nutrient management advisor for the Worcester County agriculture extension office, said the effects of the record amounts of rain on county farmers varies according to their… Read more »
Voices From The Readers
A Pricey VacationEditor:We have been visiting Ocean City since 1991. We make two nice trips each spring and fall for two or three days.This last trip may be our last visit. As everyone knows, prices have been going up and up and we have hit our limit. Gas to get to OC didn’t kill us,… Read more »
Best Bridge Option Is To Rehabilitate
Another meeting was held last night after we went to press to gain public input on the future of the Route 50 Bridge. However, prior to the meeting, a booklet was mailed to Ocean City property owners outlining the current plans on the table.Here’s a look at the options being considered and our thoughts: – Alternative… Read more »
Thoughts From The Publishers Desk
The Berlin Performing Arts Committee’s request for seed money from the county to start work on a new community arts center in the old Cannery building off Route 113 was officially rejected by the County Commissioners last week. Based on their comments last week, it appeared to be an easy decision for the commissioners. As… Read more »