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 »
ARIES (March 21 to April 19): Keep an open mind about a suggestion you see as unworkable. Give it a chance to prove itself one way or another. The results could surprise both supporters and detractors.TAURUS (April 20 to May 20): News about an upcoming venture causes you to make some last-minute adjustments in your… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — The Sons of Italy Ocean City Lodge 2474 will hold its 7th Annual OC Italian Festival to benefit community organizations on Saturday, March 18.“In the past we have highlighted the food, fun, music and children’s activities that make up the festival,” said Sal Castorina, former president of the lodge and brainchild of… Read more »
BERLIN — The community is invited to raise your glass for clean water and coastal resiliency by joining the Assateague Coastal Trust for local beer and rum tastings and a film on sea level rise at 4th Annual Toast For The Coast fundraiser.While some may dispute the cause, there can be no doubt that the… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — St. Peter’s Lutheran Church on 103rd Street in Ocean Citu will be a partner site for Trinity Institute’s 46th National Theological Conference on “Water Justice,” March 22-24, a live global conference held in New York City.The conference will be webcast all over the world, including the Ocean City site. It will provide… Read more »
By Joseph F. PalmisanoSpecial To The DispatchBERLIN — A recent trip to the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis exposed me to the exploits of Stephen Decatur. Since he had ties to Worcester County, I decided to find out more about his naval hero and I wasn’t disappointed.He was born in 1779 at Sinepuxent in Worcester… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — Ocean City will be glowing in green as the annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Festival, sponsored by the Delmarva Irish-American Club, marches down Coastal Highway on Saturday, March 11.This Ocean City tradition, which began in 1980, has grown to become the second-largest St. Patrick’s Day Parade in the state, in addition… Read more »
ARIES (March 21 to April 19): You’re correct to want to help someone who seems to need assistance. But be careful that he or she isn’t pulling the wool over those gorgeous Sheep’s eyes. You need more facts.TAURUS (April 20 to May 20): Your Bovine optimism soon will dispel the gloom cast by those naysayers… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – The annual Taste of Finer Things — a “pearing” of fine food and fine wine from 18 local chefs — will take place on Wednesday, April 5 at 6:30 p.m. at Harrison’s Harbor Watch in Ocean City, and reservations are now being accepted. The event benefits the campaign to build Coastal Hospice… Read more »