SALISBURY – A local agency is offering free resources to caregivers of people with dementia.At MAC Inc., Area Agency on Aging, a Caregiver Resource Center is directing caregivers to resources and assistive technology that can improve the safety and wellbeing of those with dementia.Using grant funding from the Maryland Department of Aging, Caregiver Resource Center… Read more »
Monthly Archives: November 2020
Board Approves Three Liquor License Requests
SNOW HILL – The Worcester County Board of License Commissioners (BLC) approved a trio of liquor license changes this week.On Tuesday, the board approved two beer, wine and liquor license applications as well as the transfer and upgrade of another license. Highlighting the agenda was the approval of a license for Shore Liquor, which is… Read more »
MBS Students “Called To Serve’ By Selling Lemonade To Raise Money For Emergency Responders
As part of the school’s “Called To Service,” Most Blessed Sacrament intermediate students Kate and Bryn Wanner opened a lemonade stand on their own time to raise money for local emergency responders. The sisters were able to both contribute $34.50. Submitted Photos
Plastic’s Marine Life Impact Detailed
OCEAN CITY — While it is widely known plastic in the ocean and other waterways can have a devastating effect on marine life, a comprehensive report released this week documents the damage.A report released this week by the environmental advocacy group Oceana calls for stronger policies to reduce production and distribution of single-use plastic. Oceana… Read more »
Public Schools Virtual Till 2021
SNOW HILL – Worcester County Public Schools will continue distance learning until Jan. 4.Though Worcester County’s COVID-19 rates are currently trending in the right direction, officials last week extended the distance learning that was already in place another month. At the time, rates had increased to the level that worried officials.“As we have monitored the… Read more »
A Week In Business – November 27, 2020
Health Provider AddedBERLIN – Atlantic General Hospital and Health System officials recently announced a new provider has joined its behavioral health program. Diane Skolka, a boardcertified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP), provides psychiatric and behavioral health care at the Atlantic Health Center alongside psychiatrist Bryce Blanton, MD.Skolka has 19 years of experience as a… Read more »
Man Jailed Over April Gun Threat
OCEAN CITY — An Ocean City man, arrested in May on first-degree assault and other charges after pointing a loaded handgun at his girlfriend during a domestic dispute in April, pleaded guilty this month to possession of a handgun by a minor and was sentenced to five years, all but 18 months of which were… Read more »
County, Shorebirds Amend Accord
SALISBURY – An amended lease agreement will allow the Delmarva Shorebirds team to waive the remainder of its amusement tax payment for the 2020 season.Last week, the Wicomico County Council voted unanimously to amend a concessions agreement between the county and Delmarva Shorebirds team for the use of the Arthur W. Perdue Stadium in Salisbury.The… Read more »
State Property Purchase Critical For Berlin
The State of Maryland’s $4.2 million purchase of 673 acres of land once considered ripe for development near Berlin is a major acquisition. At the risk of being hyperbolic, we view this transaction as one of the most significant open space deals in the region in recent years and critical for the future of Berlin.Four… Read more »
The Adventures Of Fatherhood – November 27, 2020
My kids have a way of simplifying life for me, helping to keep the journey in perspective.In these times, it’s so welcomed because there’s not much straightforward about life right now.I spent last Friday with Carson at home in virtual learning. Pam will be with him during the week so long as schools are closed…. Read more »