Wind Farm ExplainedEditor:After observing Energy Awareness Month this October, I want to thank the many Lower Shore residents who have asked me questions this year about Ørsted’s Skipjack Wind Farm.I’d like to answer a few of those questions here, especially those focused on the local economy and environment.I have often been asked whether offshore wind… Read more »
Ray Hoy, left, president of Wor-Wic Community College, receives a $1,000 check from Freddy Mitchell, chairman of the scholarship committee of the Rotary Club of Salisbury. The Rotary Club provides scholarship funds to Wor-Wic each year for a student from Wicomico County who exemplifies the principles of the organization. Submitted Photos
Ocean City American Legion Post 166 came away from the recently held Department of Maryland State convention with four awards for excellence in its programs for posts in Maryland with 751 to 1,000 members. Pictured, from left, are Post 166 officers Robert Smith, 2nd Vice Commander; Scott LaCoss, Service Officer; W.L. (Sarge) Garlitz, Past Post… Read more »
Buxy’s Salty Dog Dry Dock 28 410-289-0973 28th St. & Coastal Hwy. Friday, Oct. 23: TBAxClarion Hotel 410-524-3535 • 10100 Coastal Hwy. Ocean Club: Friday & Saturday, Oct. 23 & 24: On The Edge & DJ Dusty, 7 p.m.xCork Bar & Grill Wicomico St. & Boardwalk 410-289-6921 Saturday, Oct. 24: Lennon LaRicci & The LeftoversxCrawl… Read more »
The Ocean City-Berlin Optimist Club recently funded the purchase and installation of a playground canopy for Buckingham Elementary School. Pictured with kindergartners are Deshon Purnell, left, assistant principal of BES, and Roger Pacella, publicity chairman of the Ocean City-Berlin Optimist Club.
During Ashley Miller’s reading class at Berlin Intermediate, students were analyzing characters from the novel, Bud Not Buddy. However, to add a little fun, Mrs. Miller was acting as one of the characters to better help the students with their analysis. Students Lillian Connor, Cooper Glover, Gabriel Rodrigues and Matthew Paredes Novoa are pictured taking… Read more »
Personnel AnnouncementSALISBURY — John W. Breda, President and CEO of The Bank of Delmarva, recently announced W. Edward Townsend joined the bank as vicepresident and senior relationship manager.Townsend graduated from The University of Maryland College Park with a Bachelor’s degree in Economics. Townsend comes to the Bank of Delmarva with over 33 years of experience… Read more »
Worcester Preparatory School (WPS) added a new personal finance course to the Middle School curriculum this year. Thanks to Landmark Insurance & Financial Group’s generous donation of the Dave Ramsey “Foundations in Personal Finance” industry-leading financial curriculum, students are learning basic banking and life skills needed to thrive in today’s economy. The class is taught… Read more »
Major John J. Andrews (U.S. Army, Ret.), a member of Ocean City American Legion Post 166, celebrated his 101st birthday while residing at the Berlin Nursing Home on Sept. 16. The post had hoped to celebrate with him in person but the covid pandemic restrictions prevented any gathering. Not to be outdone, the post arranged… Read more »
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