(Editor’s Note: The following is a series on the men and women who have spent their summers protecting all those who came to Ocean City for fun and safe vacation.)OCEAN CITY — Nelson Jacobsen had graduated from DeMatha High School in 1982. He hadn’t been in Maryland very long, having just moved from Texas two… Read more »
Harris Credited For Drilling VoteEditor:Congressman Andy Harris recently took a stand on behalf of his constituents against expanded offshore drilling. Marylanders have made it clear, and he listened: our coastal economy is incompatible with offshore oil drilling activities. Our fishermen, coastal business owners and Realtors depend on a clean Chesapeake Bay and healthy Atlantic coastline… Read more »
ARIES (March 21 to April 19): Don’t be surprised if, in spite of your well-made plans, something goes awry. But don’t worry. Your knowledge of the facts plus your Arian charm will help you work it out.TAURUS (April 20 to May 20): A personal relationship seems to be demanding more than you feel you’re able… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — The Ocean City Life-Saving Station Museum has teamed up a local acting group, the Ocean Pines Players, to produce a free live performance called Petticoat Regime.This 30-minute performance will take place outside the museum on the Boardwalk on Mondays from 10-10:30 a.m. July 8 through Aug. 24. This program will offer a… Read more »
SALISBURY – The Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore’s Women’s Fund recently granted $40,000 to area nonprofits during its 8th annual grant reception.The fund focuses its grant making efforts on addressing the unmet needs of women and girls in Somerset, Wicomico and Worcester counties.“Each year our Women’s Fund continues to grow, allowing likeminded people to… Read more »
BERLIN – Now entering its fourth season of bringing top-notch classical music to Eastern Shore audiences, Chamber Music by the Sea announced its 2019 festival of concerts and community events this week.This year’s expanded roster of activities will run from Aug. 11-17 and includes three public concerts, two intimate salon concerts in magnificent private homes,… Read more »
SNOW HILL — Friends of the Jesse Klump Memorial Fund will gather for the 11th Annual Jesse’s Paddle on Saturday, July 20, at the Pocomoke River Canoe Company in Snow Hill.Registration begins at 4 p.m. and boats will hit the water by 5 p.m. Support raised at the event funds the annual Jesse Klump Memorial… Read more »
SALISBURY – Community leaders from around the Lower Shore last released the findings of the Strengthening Communities Nonprofit Impact Report.The study, which is the first of its kind for the region, details the economic and social impact of the nonprofit sector in Dorchester, Somerset, Wicomico, and Worcester counties. Many significant findings, such as the annual… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — The Worcester County Homeless Outreach Team (HOT) received the 2019 Maryland Department of Health (MDH) Employee Recognition Award for Exceptional Performance.The award recognizes programs and projects for “the outstanding achievements and contributions of MDH employees.” The award further recognizes the extraordinary team spirit of the HOT, making significant and observable changes or… Read more »
BERLIN — For the first time ever, Shore Craft Beer and OC Bay Hopper, in collaboration with craft breweries across Delmarva, have teamed up to offer Craft Beer Cruises in Ocean City this summer.On Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 7-9 p.m., beginning on Thursday, June 27 and lasting through Labor Day, the OC Bay Hopper… Read more »
