POCOMOKE – Students and staff at Pocomoke High School (PHS) are seeking the community’s support to fund an international excursion trip to Germany.In April of 2019, students at Pocomoke High School (PHS) will have the opportunity to travel to Germany as part of an international excursion trip that focuses on culture, education and history.Jess McInerney,… Read more »
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Libraries To Host STEM Activities
SNOW HILL – Several STEM-related events are coming to the Worcester County Library as part of a statewide festival.Beginning this week, various branches of the Worcester County Library will offer programs that engage families in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) subjects through hands-on activities.Jennifer Ranck, director for the Worcester County Library, said the activities… Read more »
Borrowing Limit Change Advances
FENWICK ISLAND – Officials in Fenwick Island are one step closer to a final decision on increasing the town’s short-term borrowing limit.In a Fenwick Island Town Council meeting last Friday, officials approved the first reading of a proposed charter change that would increase the town’s short-term borrowing limit. Currently, the town cannot borrow more than… Read more »
Fenwick Officials Worry Beach Pumping Delay Could Impact Summer
FENWICK ISLAND – Delays in a long-awaited beach replenishment project could push the completion date for Delaware beaches into the summer season.Last month, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ (USACE) Philadelphia District awarded a $17.2 million contract to Great Lakes Dredge and Dock Company (GLDD) to dredge 1.2 million cubic yards of sand to fortify… Read more »
Special Events Planned For Decatur Middle’s 20th Anniversary
BERLIN – Officials at Stephen Decatur Middle School will celebrate the school’s 20th anniversary next week with an open house to showcase students’ work and achievements.On Nov. 2, Stephen Decatur Middle School (SDMS) will open its doors to the public from 5:30-7 p.m. for a 20th anniversary celebration.Lynne Barton, principal at SDMS, said the event… Read more »
Foundation Awards $89K In Area Grants
SALISBURY – The Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore has awarded more than $89,000 in needs grants to 21 nonprofit programs.The Community Needs Grant Program, awarded twice each year, gives nonprofits a $5,000 maximum award.Erica Joseph, president of CFES, said the foundation’s goal is to help various local nonprofits. This year, CFES distributed grants to… Read more »
Hypertension Outreach Effort Launched Locally
SNOW HILL – The Worcester County Health Department is partnering with the University of Maryland Eastern Shore School of Pharmacy and local oral health providers to promote hypertension screenings at pharmacies and dental offices.The local effort is part of a new statewide Hypertension and Oral Health initiative that encourages pharmacists and dentists to offer blood… Read more »
Wicomico Hosts First Opioid Community Event
SALISBURY – Officials in Wicomico County last week called on community members to voice their concerns about the opioid and heroin epidemic.Last Thursday, county leaders hosted the first of many public forums entitled “Taking Back Our Community,” which will gather community input from residents and use those ideas and concerns to better address the opioid… Read more »
6-Year-Old Horse Euthanized Over Health Concerns; In 2017, Five Horses Have Died, Four Born
BERLIN – A horse found in poor condition was euthanized at Assateague Island National Seashore last week.Last Friday, a visitor reported that a horse, later identified as a 6-year-old mare named Charmed (N10T-J), was down in the salt marsh area of the back country, according to a statement released by Assateague Island National Seashore.When wildlife… Read more »
Salisbury Facility Receives Medical Marijuana Dispensary License
SALISBURY – A facility in Salisbury received a medical marijuana dispensary license from the state this week.On Monday, the Maryland Medical Cannabis Commission (MMCC) unanimously approved a dispensary license to Peninsula Alternative Health, located on Snow Hill Road in Salisbury.Anthony Darby, CEO of Peninsula Alternative Health, said the process has taken nearly three years to… Read more »