BERLIN- Worcester Prep’s girls’ varsity lacrosse team enjoyed a successful week, beating Wilmington Friends, 16-11, at home last Saturday and following that up with a one-sided win over ESIAC rival Gunston on Monday.Worcester played a balanced game against Wilmington Friends last Saturday, jumping out to a 12-8 lead by half-time and cruising to the 16-11… Read more »
BERLIN- Stephen Decatur’s girl’s varsity lacrosse team remained unbeaten this week after thrashing visiting Bennett, 20-3, in a windswept game on Monday and followed that up with a resounding 10-4 win over Kent Island on the road on Tuesday.The Seahawks, now 6-0 on the season, dismantled the visiting Clippers on Monday in the remnants of… Read more »
BERLIN – Worcester Prep’s men’s varsity lacrosse team scored a big win over a high quality opponent last weekend, edging Bishop Ireton of Alexandria, Va., at home on Saturday to improve to 4-2 on the season.The Mallards hosted the Cardinals in a rare Saturday contest and came out on top against one of the better… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – With the summer season on the horizon, it’s that time of year when the city’s budget for the next fiscal year is proposed, and according to City Manager Dennis Dare, it will be the fifth year in a row city officials have been able to lower the property tax rate.“The preparation of… Read more »
Council Hurting OCEditor:When is the Ocean City Council going to stop taking action that discourages people from wanting to visit Ocean City? Recent council action resulted in increase fees for over 110 types of business licenses needed to operate in Ocean City. Doesn’t the council members understand that every time they raise a fee on… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – An internal investigation into the alleged mishandling of a traffic stop of then-Ocean City Council President and now Mayor Rick Meehan’s daughter back in 2005 revealed the officers involved followed department policy and acted appropriately, although some issues with the chain of communication were called into question.Several weeks ago, OCPD Chief Bernadette… Read more »
John Howard Burbage Sr.BERLIN – John Howard Burbage Sr., 90, died Sunday, April 15, 2007, at his home in Ocean City.Born in Snow Hill, he was the son of the late John H. Burbage and Minnie Isabelle Burbage Weber.He was preceded in death by his wife, Dorris Long Burbage. He is survived by his children,… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – Throughout the history of the Americas, the pineapple has come to express a sense of welcome, good cheer, human warmth and family affection. Most importantly, it symbolizes hospitality, something Eric Bearinger, owner of the Plantation House Bar and Grille, utilizes as the forefront of his business.For a little over two years now,… Read more »
L&F Agent Wins New Car From CentexOCEAN CITY – Centex Homes recently held a contest to see which individual realtor could sell the most homes in its Decatur Farm community in Berlin with a 2007 Pontiac Solstice, a little, red convertible sports car on the line.In total, 26 homes were sold and one outstanding realtor,… Read more »
State of Maryland high school winners in the Young Authors’ Competition for 2007 included three representatives from the Eastern Shore Reading Council. All are students at Worcester Preparatory School. Pictured, from left, are Parker McIntosh, Berlin, Grade 10 Short Story; Megan O’Donnell, Ocean City, Grade 9 Short Story; and Julia Robinson, Rehoboth Beach, Grade 12… Read more »