Anonymous Generosity Much AppreciatedEditorLast year I wrote a thank you letter to an unknown couple who dropped off a couple of bags of groceries and a coffee can full of bills and coins. My letter was from the volunteers and the community we serve at the food pantry Shepherd’s Crook at Talbot Street and Baltimore… Read more »
ARIES (March 21 to April 19): Put your restlessness to good use by indulging the Arian love of exploring new places and seeking new challenges. There also could be a new romance waiting to be “discovered.”TAURUS (April 20 to May 20): A surprise message from someone in your past could lead to a long-awaited reunion… Read more »
BERLIN — The first step in remediating Berlin Falls Park starts on Monday with sampling of the ponds, announced Mayor Gee Williams.“We are excited to be at this stage in the development of this unique asset,” said Mayor Williams. “The ponds are a focal point of the property. This process will enable us to determine… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – Ocean City’s own Flashback Old Time Photos collected more than its share of awards at a recent trade show in Las Vegas with eight different local photographers earning a total of 14 awards.Ocean City photographers Kelly Edwards, Connor Gray, Courtney Handforth, Erica Lannon, Sue McCrodden, Jay McLure, Emily Poloney and Jason Shatzer… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – The St. Patrick’s Parade is in the books and the actual St. Patrick’s Day is on Friday, but just as an Irish wake is one last party for the deceased, so too is Finnegan’s Wake set for Saturday in Seacrets’ Morley Hall one last grand party for the annual celebrations in Ocean… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – Despite frigid temperatures and harsh winds, the Delmarva Irish-American Club’s annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade down Coast-al Highway on Saturday was once again a huge success with big crowds lining the parade route.The Delmarva Irish-American Club judges reviewed the participating units and presented awards in several categories.In the Best Marching Unit category,… Read more »
ARIES (March 21 to April 19): This is a good time to reassess important relationships, both personal and professional, to see where problems might exist and how they can be overcome. Keep communication lines open.TAURUS (April 20 to May 20): It’s not easy to bring order to a chaotic situation, whether it’s in the workplace… Read more »
Say No To West Ocean City Golf Course RezoningEditor: The following letter was directed to Worcester County Commission President Madison Bunting.Dear Commissioner Bunting:Greetings from your South Point neighbors. After careful deliberation, we are writing to inform you of the position of the South Point Association which reflects a consensus of the overwhelming majority of residents… Read more »
There is a clear track record indicating the Chesapeake Bay benefits more from federal oversight and specific regulations than it does from crossed fingers and good intentions.As a region that draws much of its identity, and no small part of its economy, from that estimable estuary, we in Hampton Roads should be horrified by a… Read more »
Proposed Change Will Harm EducationEditor:In January, H.R.610, the Choices in Education Act was introduced and co-sponsored by our Worcester County Representative Andy Harris.H.R. 610, the School Choice Act, will eliminate the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965, thereby allowing Federal funds that are now given to public schools be given in the form of… Read more »