Local Worcester County Democratic clubs held their annual holiday party Dec. 15th at Lighthouse Sound. Pictured, from left, are Jim Mathias, Senator for District 38; Tom Sandusky, president of the Democratic Club of Worcester County; Tom Wilson, candidate for County Commissioner in District 5, Worcester County; Norm Conway, Delegate for District 38A; Judy Butler, president of… Read more »
SALISBURY — The Salvation Army has been serving the lower shore for the last 100 years, but many residents of the tri-county area don’t know the full scope of what it offers and associate the organization only with Christmas, red pails and ringing bells. Sherry Maykrantz, the new director of development for the organization, is… Read more »
WALLOPS ISLAND — Another significant launch event is set for next week from the Wallops Island Flight Facility with Orbital Sciences expected to send up an Antares rocket carrying needed supplies to the International Space Station. Four the second time in about four months, NASA and its private sector partner Orbital Sciences is expected to… Read more »
Stephen Decatur High School students in Christy Powell’s art classes constructed architectural style gingerbread houses called “cottage confections.” Above, senior Tyler Coppinger displays his Victorian style cottage confection, which was constructed using hundreds of pretzel sticks.
It’s that time of year to look into the crystal ball and make some predictions about the year ahead for the area. • After edging out Attorney General Doug Gansler in the June primary, Anthony Brown will be elected Maryland’s next governor in November. • Martin O’Malley will by year’s end have announced his intention… Read more »
ASSATEAGUE — The first snowy owl fitted with a transmitter on Assateague Island has been a busy bird, according to data collected to track his whereabouts over the last week or so. Local residents and visitors to beaches in Maryland and Delaware over the last few weeks have been treated to a rather rare opportunity… Read more »
28th Street Pit and Pub 410-289-2020 28th St. & Coastal Hwy. Every Sunday: CK the DJ Every Thursday: Local’s Dance PartyAdolfo’s 410-289-4001 13th St. & The Boardwalk, In The Beach Plaza Hotel Friday, Jan. 3: Rhonda Apple & Dale BrittAtlantic Hotel 410-641-3589 2 North Main St., Berlin Every Monday: Earl BeardsleyBuxy’s Salty Dog 410-289-0973 28th… Read more »
The living room on Christmas morningMy morning caffeine injectionEgg casserolesThat my oldest son can now sit through a movieEating steamed crabs in the winterA commercial fishing boat pulling into the harbor“Consumer Reports” magazineMy dogs’ love of a tennis ballA server who knows who knows every dish wellThe pond off Harrison RoadDreaming big for my kids
BERLIN- Stephen Decatur’s varsity wrestling team finished the first part of their season on a big roll and now face the first big dual meet of the second half this weekend when they compete in the Iron Horse Duals. The Seahawks have been strong thus far this season, finishing fourth overall in their own War… Read more »
SNOW HILL — With at least three pending bills pre-filed calling for a delay, a contentious regulation should be getting an early review this month once the Maryland General Assembly reconvenes Jan. 8. Debate over a new Phosphorous Management Tool (PMT) has raged since late this summer. Environmental advocacy groups like Assateague Coastal Trust (ACT)… Read more »