For the third year in a row, Stephen Decatur High School kicked off the school year with a celebration of character. The Character Kickoff, a student-led event that promotes positive decision making, allows students to share inspirational stories and messages through speeches, songs, videos and games. Serving as emcees were, from left, Fiona O’Brien, Serena… Read more »
Monthly Archives: September 2014
Report Outlines Climate Change, Sea Level Rise Consequences
OCEAN CITY — An independent study released this week on climate change and sea level rise in Maryland, including Worcester County and Ocean City, paints a rather ominous picture of the potential for severe coastal flooding in low-lying areas in the near future.Climate Central, an independent team of climate change and sea level rise scientists,… Read more »
Friends Organize 175-Mile Kayak Journey In Honor Of ‘Scunny’
OCEAN CITY — Amid a rather gray start to the day and persistent showers, a hearty group of bartenders and other friends from the Baltimore area set out on a 175-mile kayak trip from Ocean City to Baltimore early Tuesday morning on a journey to recreate the legacy of a popular Baltimore restaurateur who perished… Read more »
Community Rallies For Family Displaced By House Fire
OCEAN PINES — A residential fire in Ocean Pines last Friday severely damaged a house, destroyed its contents and displaced a young family of six, spurring the local community to rally for neighbors in need.Around 7 p.m. last Friday, the Ocean Pines and Showell Fire Departments were dispatched to a reported residential fire on Frigate… Read more »
Charitable Kayak Journey From Fenwick To Baltimore Underway In Honor Of ‘Scunny’
OCEAN CITY — Amid a rather gray start to the day and persistent showers, a hearty group of bartenders and other friends from the Baltimore area set out on a 175-mile kayak trip from Ocean City to Baltimore early Tuesday morning on a journey to recreate the legacy of a popular Baltimore restaurateur who perished… Read more »
OC’s Sunfest Kicks Off Thursday; Fireworks Planned To Celebrate 40th Year
OCEAN CITY — Sunfest, which recently ranked number one on Sunshine Artist Magazine’s annual 200 best shows list for 2014, will celebrate its 40th year next week as it takes over the Inlet Lot and beach.Set for Thursday-Sunday, Sept. 18-21, the town kicks off its “second season” with four days of music, food, arts, crafts… Read more »
Construction On New Ocean City Beach Patrol Home Begins
OCEAN CITY – City officials gathered this morning with city staff and members of the Ocean City Development Corporation (OCDC) to break ground to begin construction for the new Ocean City Beach Patrol (OCBP) headquarters.The new three-story building will be located at the corner of Talbot St. and South Philadelphia Ave., which is directly across… Read more »
Brous Earns First “Tough Guy” Award
BERLIN- The first Atlantic Physical Therapy “Tough Guy of the Week” award for the Stephen Decatur varsity football team’s 2014 season went to Dryden Brous, who played an exception game in a 28-21 loss in the season opener to Indian River.Brous, who plays both offense and defense for the Seahawks, scored the team’s first touchdown… Read more »
Fifth Grade Student Helps First And Second Grade Students On The First Day Of School
Kate Conaway, a fifth grade student at Worcester Prep, helps first and second grade students on the first day of school, from left, Stephen Carullo, Lena Parker, Olivia Conaway, Carter Lehman and Olivia Conaway.
What’s Your Sign?
ARIES (March 21 to April 19): It might not be wise to pursue goals involving others, unless you can stop impulsively rejecting new ideas. Either open your mind or wait until next week, when this “ornery” mood passes.TAURUS (April 20 to May 20): It’s a good time for the Bovine to be creative and practical… Read more »