BERLIN – A local heart health event scheduled for February is expected to educate Lower Shore residents.On Feb. 2, local government agencies, hospitals and educational institutions will host its annual Tri-County Go Red event.Event Coordinator Sharon Lynch, director of prevention for the Somerset County Health Department, said the area’s annual Tri-County Go Red event is… Read more »
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National Flu Trends Confirmed By Regional Hospitals
BERLIN – Local hospitals and government agencies are reporting increased flu activity this season and are encouraging residents to wash their hands, cover their coughs and get the flu vaccine.The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have labeled this year’s flu season an epidemic. In recent weeks, intense and widespread flu activity around the… Read more »
Winter Birding Weekend Planned In Area
BERLIN – Delmarva Birding Weekend will return to the Eastern Shore with several day trips this weekend.For the third consecutive year, officials with Delmarva Birding Weekend (DBW) will offer eight guided trips throughout Maryland and Delaware to view the area’s winter bird population.From Jan. 26-28, participants will have the opportunity to see waterfowl, seabirds, shorebirds… Read more »
Wicomico Seeks State’s Excusal For Two Snow Days
SALISBURY – Wicomico County Public Schools will seek the approval of the Maryland State Board of Education to adjust this year’s school calendar following a recent winter storm that shut down schools for five days.On Tuesday, the Wicomico County Board of Education agreed to Superintendent Donna Hanlin’s recommendation to adjust the 2017-2018 school calendar pending… Read more »
Wicomico Officials Hear Offshore Wind Support Pitch
SALISBURY – Officials from Lower Shore Wind came before the Wicomico County Council this week to seek support for wind farm projects currently planned off the coast of Ocean City.On Tuesday, representatives from Lower Shore Wind – a coalition of public and private entities that advocate for wind energy projects in Worcester, Wicomico and Somerset… Read more »
Benefit’s Goal To Boost Suicide Outreach Efforts
BERLIN – A fundraiser to benefit the Jesse Klump Suicide Awareness and Prevention Program is expected to raise more than $5,000 for outreach and educational programs on the Eastern Shore.On Feb. 1, Sello’s Italian Oven and Bar will host an evening of music, dancing and fundraising to benefit the Jesse Klump Memorial Fund’s Suicide Awareness… Read more »
Ocean City Eyes ‘Bike Friendly Community’ Designation
OCEAN CITY – A Bicycle Friendly Community program could help to make Ocean City’s streets safer and more accessible for bicyclists.In a Coastal Resources Legislative Committee, or Green Team, meeting on Jan. 10, Paul Mauser, engineering manager for the town of Ocean City, presented committee members with a national designation program that provides guidance for… Read more »
Petitions Aim To Garner ‘Craft Beer Tourism’ Support For Legislation Changes
BERLIN – Efforts to reform craft beer regulations in Maryland are in full force along the Eastern Shore, but distributors in the industry are voicing their concerns.Last year, Comptroller Peter Franchot formed a “Reform on Tap” task force in response to the 2017 passage of House Bill 1283, which imposes certain restrictions on breweries with… Read more »
Ocean City Eyes ‘Bike Friendly Community’ Designation
OCEAN CITY – A Bicycle Friendly Community program could help to make Ocean City’s streets safer and more accessible for bicyclists.In a Coastal Resources Legislative Committee, or Green Team, meeting on Jan. 10, Paul Mauser, engineering manager for the town of Ocean City, presented committee members with a national designation program that provides guidance for… Read more »
SHA, City May Partner On Bike Lights Initiative
OCEAN CITY – Officials with the State Highway Administration (SHA) have expressed interest in supporting a bike light initiative championed by Ocean City’s Coastal Resources Legislative Committee.Since last year, the committee, known as the Green Team, has actively worked on drafting an ordinance amendment and program that would mandate lights on all bikes traveling along… Read more »