OCEAN CITY — As my parents drove me the 100 miles from my home in Belfast, Ireland, to Dublin airport on the rainy morning of July 8, the thought that within a few hours I could be in sunny Maryland kept me awake despite the horribly early start. This idea was only partly realized.Having always… Read more »

SALISBURY – Wicomico County’s executive is looking to get out from behind the desk and be more proactive in making Wicomico more attractive for businesses to anchor and families to flourish.County Executive Richard Pollitt presented a plan Tuesday to reorganize county departments and add two new positions to the executive office — a Chief of… Read more »

OCEAN CITY — Blending professional instruction with scenic views, Ocean Aviation has been training pilots on the Eastern Shore for the last four years.According to Michael Freed, owner and chief instructor, Ocean Aviation will be doing more of the same, on a larger scale, in the years to come.“We’re definitely looking at expansion here in… Read more »

OCEAN CITY — The National Aquarium’s Marine Animal Rescue Program (MARP), a vast collection of paid professionals and dedicated volunteers, turns 20 this week and is celebrating two decades of rescuing injured or sick marine mammals and sea turtles along the coast of Ocean City and beyond and often rehabilitating them for a release back… Read more »

BERLIN — A Berlin man faces as many as 40 years in prison after pleading guilty last week in federal court to possession with intent to distribute 500 grams or more of cocaine following one of the most significant drug busts in recent Worcester County history.Tyrone Darnell Lawson, 38, of Berlin, pleaded guilty in U.S…. Read more »

SNOW HILL — In a continuing effort to utilize alternative energy, the Worcester County Recreation Center will play host to a Photovoltaic Solar Energy System within the next few months.Funded by a $299,692 American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) grant, which will go through the Maryland Energy Administration (MEA), the project will include the construction… Read more »

OCEAN CITY – Over the years, the Purple Moose Saloon on the Boardwalk has gained landmark status for its devotion to rock and roll, and that reputation has been taking to another level this summer.Purple Moose Chief Financial Officer/Entertainment Director Charlene Carr has announced this summer at the Purple Moose Saloon, which is downtown on… Read more »

OCEAN CITY — The Ocean City Fire Department this week was awarded a fire prevention grant from the Maryland State Firemen’s Association for the purchase of carbon monoxide alarms.The $500 grant will help fund the purchase of approximately 36 carbon monoxide alarms. The alarms will be distributed to those in need, along with a limited… Read more »