Parents who behave on the sidelinesAmazon’s ‘Catastrophe’ showChobani Greek YogurtTrying hard and losing to my son in a video gameGoing to the grocery store in the morningProductive and short phone callsA week with no meetingsBackyard picnicsWhen a landscaping project is doneBeing on timeThe first outdoor shower of the season
Monthly Archives: April 2016
We Remember Those We Have Lost
Robert James BassettBERLIN — Robert James “Bob” Bassett, age 72, of Berlin died Monday, April 18, 2016 at home. He was born in Berlin and was the son of the late Clive and Evelyn (Smack) Bassett.Bob was a retired farmer and poultry grower. He was a member of Stevenson United Methodist Church, Shore Fun Garden… Read more »
Seaside Christian Academy Recognizes Students With Fruit Of The Spirit Award
Seaside Christian Academy recently recognized these students with the Fruit of the Spirit award for bringing joy and happiness to their classroom and to others.
Hit-And-Run Arrest
Hit-And-Run ArrestOCEAN CITY — A Baltimore man was arrested on hit-and-run and other charges last weekend after allegedly striking another vehicle on Coastal Highway at 30th Street before leaving the scene.Around 9:50 a.m. last Saturday, an Ocean City police officer responded to the area of Coastal Highway and 30th Street in reference to a hit-and-run… Read more »
Voices From The Readers
America Has Never Stopped Being GreatEditor:Upon learning of Donald Trump’s plan to hold a campaign rally at Stephen Decatur High School, I immediately became concerned about what the repercussions would be for our area. I share many of the concerns of the local NAACP and can’t help but wonder if Trump’s radical rhetoric will fan the… Read more »
Mallards Rebound From Rare Loss
BERLIN- Worcester Prep’s boys’ varsity lacrosse team rebounded from a tough loss to Salesianium last week with a big win on the road over Cambridge-South Dorchester on Monday.After a season-opening loss to Parkside way back on March 22, the Mallards had reeled off eight straight wins heading into last Friday’s road game at Salesianium. Despite… Read more »
Workshop Explores Use Of Canyons Offshore
OCEAN CITY — It’s no secret the vast canyons off the coast are vitally important to the resort’s fishing economy, but scientists are still exploring their potential other uses.Last week, the Mid-Atlantic Regional Council on the Ocean (MARCO), a five-state partnership that includes Maryland and Delaware, hosted a workshop for a group of leading scientists… Read more »
Boardwalkin’ For Pets, Dinner Planned This Weekend
OCEAN CITY — Ocean City is going to the dogs this weekend, April 22-23, and the community is invited to join the Worcester County Humane Society for a weekend of fundraising fun, including the 17th Annual Boardwalkin’ for Pets.The public is invited to a dinner and silent auction on Friday, April 22 at Adolfo’s on… Read more »
Seahawks Solid At Kent Island Meet
BERLIN- Stephen Decatur’s varsity outdoor track teams turned in strong performances at the Bayside Conference Quad Meet at Kent Island last week with top finishers in nearly every event.On the girls’ side, Emily Cook was second in the 100 hurdles. Diamond Rounds was first in the 100-meter dash, while Madison Jones was fifth and Lindsay… Read more »
Decatur’s Shockley Headed To Bowie State
BERLIN- Following a path blazed by his father a generation ago, Stephen Decatur football standout Ernest Shockley this week signed a national letter of intent with Bowie State University to continue his athletic and academic career.Shockley, a hybrid of sorts between a defensive lineman and a linebacker, earned many accolades during his outstanding high school… Read more »