BERLIN — Junior Achievement of the Eastern Shore (JAES) will be expanding its program reach in the 2015-2016 school year with the inclusion of “JA Finance Park Virtual.”To harmonize with Worcester County Education Foundation’s mission to provide students with equal access to a digital education, JAES will provide this technology-based virtual learning experience to all… Read more »
Monthly Archives: October 2015
Seaside Christian Academy Participates In Fire Prevention Week
Seaside Christian Academy’s Emily Neville stands with her homeroom outside the fire safety house during Fire Prevention Week. Pictured, from left, are Camdyn Chute, Sierra Smullen, Andrew Cummings, Adam Hilbert, Adalynn Render, Blaine Taranto and Bryan Clifton.
Voices From The Readers
Event A Danger To Public SafetyEditor:Anyone who does not understand the objection to the Cruisin’ events should join me on my balcony to observe the goings on along Coastal Highway. It’s only noon on Friday, and so far today, I’ve observed three drag races, one full bore burn out that lit up the tires amid a… Read more »
Commission Sends Text Amendment Back To Council With 36-Unit Cap On Buildings
BERLIN – A text amendment to allow the apartments proposed for Seahawk Road to move forward as planned will again return to the town council following a favorable recommendation from the Berlin Planning Commission.On Wednesday, the planning commission agreed to forward the proposed amendment, which will allow the apartment complex to include buildings larger than… Read more »
Worcester County GOLD Welcomes New Members Of The Board Of Directors
Worcester County GOLD recently welcomed new members of the Board of Directors. Pictured, from left, are Christopher Woodley, Pam Marshall and Barry Laws. GOLD is a nonprofit that provides financial assistance to Worcester County families in crisis, vulnerable adults and children in foster care.
Berlin Citizens’ Tips Lead To Weapons, Drugs
BERLIN — Tips from concerned citizens are being credited for multiple significant drug and weapons arrests in separate incidents this week, reinforcing the importance of the adage, “if you see something, say something.”Around 11:30 a.m. last Thursday, Berlin Police responded to the Bay Terrace Apartments on Bay Street in response to a concerned citizen’s tip… Read more »
Worcester Preparatory School Sixth Graders Maggie And Abbey Miller Win Top Awards From The National Newsela Summer Reading Challenge
Worcester Preparatory School sixth graders Maggie and Abbey Miller won top awards from the national Newsela Summer Reading Challenge. The girls were two of only 45 children, from the 100,000 participants across the country, who completed all badges during this summer’s 75-day reading challenge.
Shore Craft Beer Fest Next Weekend
OCEAN CITY — Ocean City officials last week proclaimed October as Shore Craft Beer Month just in time for the Shore Craft Beer Fest scheduled for Sunset Park later this month.With the proliferation of local breweries in recent years, it was only a matter of time before most of them collaborated on a special event… Read more »
Decatur Girls Fall To Parkside, 3-1
BERLIN- The Bayside South girls’ varsity soccer championship picture got a little muddier this week after Parkside beat Stephen Decatur, 3-1, at home on Monday.With the win, the Rams took sole possession of first place in the Bayside South standings, while Decatur and Bennett lurk just one game behind. Parkside is now 6-1 in the… Read more »
Upgrades Needed To City Parking System
OCEAN CITY — Advances in credit card technology will soon make many traditional magnetic strip cards obsolete, forcing Ocean City officials to consider expediting upgrades to the paid-parking CALE machines throughout the resort and its payment system at the Inlet parking lot.During Wednesday’s Transportation Committee meeting, Finance Administrator Martha Bennett briefed members on changing trends… Read more »