SALISBURY — After receiving hundreds of submissions from talented writers, the Eastern Shore Literacy Association (ESLA) announced the finalists in the 2021 Young Authors’ Contest, including 17 students from six schools of Wicomico County Public Schools.Students in grades 1-12 submitted an original writing artifact that was judged using a blind scoring method to determine finalists…. Read more »
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Four New Independent Films Added To Festival
OCEAN CITY — Four new independent films that made their premieres at prestigious international film festivals have been added to the line-up of the 5th Annual Ocean City Film Festival, streaming March 4-11, at OCMDFilmFestival.com. These films have not yet been released to streaming services, and viewing during the Ocean City Film Festival will be… Read more »
Voices From The Readers – February 26, 2021
Keep Family Fun ImageEditor:My family are property owners and operate a family pizza restaurant on the Boardwalk. We rely on the public bathrooms to stay open and not to close while the families are still on the Boardwalk late into the evening.The town advertises the Boardwalk as a destination for family friendly fun. Closing the… Read more »
Cops & Courts – February 26, 2021
Numerous Charges For Unruly SuspectOCEAN CITY — A Berlin man was arrested on numerous charges last weekend after allegedly interfering with police officers attending to an injured woman on the sidewalk in downtown Ocean City.Around 12:20 a.m. last Saturday, an Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) officer responded to the area of Wicomico Street for a… Read more »
Worcester Prep Alumni Sponsor 100-Day Breakfast For Seniors
The Worcester Preparatory School Alumni Association recently sponsored a 100-Day Breakfast celebration marking the senior class countdown to graduation. Due to restrictions on campus visits from speakers, alums sent in words of wisdom that were shared in the event program. Breakfast was generously sponsored by the WPS Alumni Association and Dunkin’ Donuts and each student… Read more »
A Week In Business – February 19, 2021
Bank PromotionSALISBURY — John W. Breda, President and CEO of The Bank of Delmarva, recently announced Staci Niblett has been promoted to senior vice president.During her 25-plus year career with the bank, Niblett has served many roles including marketing director. In her newly expanded role, she will oversee the marketing department as well as continue… Read more »
BIS Art Club Complete Collaborative Art Piece
The Berlin Intermediate School Afterschool Academy Art Club completed a collaborative art piece. The piece is inspired by the artist Jim Dine and his abstract heart paintings for Valentine’s Day and American Heart Month. Students pictured are Cooper Glover, Luke Riser, Nadia Menendez, Emory Jack, Lily Philavanh and Caitlyn Crockett. Submitted Photos
Two Worcester Prep Seniors Selected Candidates For Presidential Scholarship Program
Two Worcester Preparatory School seniors, Daniel Chen, left, and Joseph Schwartz have been selected as candidates for the United States Presidential Scholars Program, one of the nation’s highest honors for high school seniors. They are two of the top students in the state of Maryland out of 4,500 candidates nationwide who were identified for their… Read more »
Obituaries –February 26, 2021
Norman R. ConnellOCEAN CITY – Lt. Col. Norman R. Connell ret. passed away peacefully in his sleep on Dec. 30, 2020 at the age of 92 at Catered Living in Ocean Pines.He had been a resident there for the past 11 years. He is preceded in death by his wife, Eleanor Connell of 58.5 years,… Read more »
What’s Your Sign? February 26, 2021
ARIES (March 21 to April 19): Whatever decisions you’re faced with this week, rely on your strong Aries instincts, and base them on your honest feelings, not necessarily on what others might expect you to do.TAURUS (April 30 to May 20): Your sensitive Taurean spirit is pained by what you feel is an unwarranted attack… Read more »
