It’s going to take a long time, but Worcester County’s broadband effort appears to finally be happening. Many steps are being taken that cumulatively make it seem like within a few years the connectivity dark spots will be addressed.It seems incomprehensible to many of us in today’s age for people to be without Internet connectivity… Read more »
I never take anything for granted. It’s a lesson learned from life in general but parenting specifically.A case in point would be the first day of school this week. In some ways, I have been dreading this day for Carson, 11. When his routine and schedule gets rocked, his anxiety runs high, resulting in severe… Read more »
For the second straight year, Fish Tales in Ocean City will be closing the weekend of the pop-up rally. It will be interesting to see if others follow the lead in the weeks ahead.On its Facebook page, Fish Tales wrote, “Our employees have been rock stars this summer and deserve a much needed break after… Read more »
The mixed feelings of a Labor DayIsland Creamery for dessert after eating out in BerlinLeaving school on the first day backPool daysSmoked fish dipStanding on the Inlet jettySquirrels chasing each other around a treeNo bills in the mailboxRocking chairs on a porchA storm to cap off a hot dayShort phone calls
Despite the Maryland State Department of Education voting to require them, two Maryland school systems – Somerset and Carroll counties – decided this week to not mandate masks on students. The move is likely temporary and seemingly symbolic opposition to the statewide decision. Somerset students were in school this week with masks, while Carroll students… Read more »
The last couple weeks have confirmed for me it’s time for the kids to get back in school.When neither kid has the desire, energy or enthusiasm for the beach, pool, Boardwalk, amusement parks or water parks on a summer weekend day, I think the summer doldrums have set in. They need to get back in… Read more »
It’s been an emotionally tough week for many families with young kids in the community.Bruce Travers is a well-known name and face in local day care and elementary schools. This 37-year-old man, who was employed to work with young kids in day care facilities, local schools and camps, is now facing 19 felony child abuse… Read more »
Sleeping on a great pillowA smile from a strangerAn iced latte to start the dayA brand new knifeAnything cooked on the grillPeople with nice handwritingA back yard full of kids at playQuick rainstormsThe first shave with a new bladeSteamed crabs once a monthThe sense of accomplishment after something is put together
BERLIN – Multiple efforts are currently underway to pay homage to a late gospel music legend born in Berlin.Rev. Charles Albert Tindley was born in Berlin in 1851 and throughout his storied life rose to be known as a national legend in contemporary gospel music. He is widely considered the first gospel composer with numerous… Read more »
On any given beach day in Ocean City, as seen in the picture, numerous canopies are spread out on the beach along with umbrellas. Some resort governments – as close as neighboring Delaware — have decided to ban canopies on the beach, while others impose rules, and some have done nothing in the way of… Read more »