Maryland State Senator Mary Beth Carozza and Former Maryland First Lady Yumi Hogan presented Rina Thaler, executive director of the Art League of Ocean City, with a Senate of Maryland Resolution during First Friday, May 5, at the Ocean City Center for the Arts. The resolution recognized Thaler as the first Eastern Shore resident and… Read more »
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What’s Your Sign? – May 19, 2023
ARIES (March 21 to April 19): Single Lambs looking for love could find Cupid aiming at someone you thought (wrongly) was uninterested. Paired Sheep could soon make plans to move into new pastures.TAURUS (April 20 to May 20): Level that sharp Bull’s eye of yours directly at the target you’re after. Don’t let yourself get… Read more »
Local Student Wins Top Honors In Annual Essay Contest
BERLIN – Congratulations were recently extended to Worcester Preparatory School fourth grade students who placed as semi-finalists and the district winner in the “If I Were Mayor” essay contest sponsored by the Maryland Municipal League (MML).Eli Parker of Snow Hill was named District 1 winner (Somerset, Worcester, Wicomico and Dorchester counties) in the statewide essay… Read more »
Voices From The Readers – May 19, 2023
City’s Budget Practices Result In Annual SurplusEditor:Based on data from Ocean City’s Comprehensive Annual Financial Reports for the last eight fiscal years, the Mayor & City Council (M&CC) consistently underestimate revenues and overestimate expenses. From FY15 to FY22, the combined underestimated revenue totaled over $19.8 million, averaging over $2.4 million per year. During that same period,… Read more »
Wor-Wic Community College Awards Golden Apple
On Tuesday, April 24, Wor-Wic Community College’s Radiologic Technology Class of 2023 presented the Golden Apple Award to Emily Dinardo, radiologic technologist at TidalHealth Peninsula Regional. Dinardo was selected for this year’s award because of her exceptional guidance, encouragement and overall interest in training the next generation of radiologic technologists. Pictured from left to right… Read more »
Arts Day in the Pines Received Sponsorship
Aubrey Sizemore, volunteer and event coordinator for the Art League of Ocean City, received a $1,000 sponsorship for Arts Day in the Pines from Sharon Sorrentino of the Ocean City/Berlin Optimist Club. Arts Day in the Pines, a free event hosted by the Art League of Ocean City, will bring more than 50 artisans and… Read more »
2023 Mary Ann Royal Award Recipient Recognized
The Worcester County Garden Club recently recognized member Pat Arata as its 2023 Mary Ann Royal Award recipient. Established by the club’s first president in honor of her friend, Mary Ann Royal, the award is given to a member who has made outstanding contributions to the club. First Vice President Joan LaHayne presented the flower-filled… Read more »
Things To Do Around Town – May 19, 2023
Every Sunday: Farmers Market Berlin will host along Main Street with 35-plus vendors from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Rain or shine. TheBerlinFarmersMarket.com.Every Monday: TOPS Meeting 5-6:30 p.m. Atlantic General Hospital, Berlin. Take Off Pounds Sensibly is a support group promoting weight loss and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Call Rose 443-880-8444.Every Monday: Acapella Chorus All ladies who… Read more »
Eastern Nationals Inked For 3 More Years
SALISBURY – The United States Specialty Sports Association (USSSA) announced its intent to return to Maryland’s Eastern Shore for the next three years during a presentation last month at the Arthur W. Perdue Stadium.The Eastern Nationals has been hosted on the shore since 2007 and has grown to be one of the largest fast-pitch softball… Read more »
Mallards Roll To Conference Championship, 10-4 Record
BERLIN – After a rough start with three straight loses to Bayside Conference teams, the Worcester Prep boys lacrosse team won nine of its next 10 games to finish the season with a 10-4 record.Last Friday, the season culminated with another Eastern Shore Independent Athletic Conference (ESIAC) championship. The Mallards took down Gunston, 16-5, behind… Read more »