Fall’s temperatures swingsCamden Yards for a playoff gameClassic cars lining Berlin’s Main StreetThe Kelce brothersA vehicle with a great defrostFast starts to a bookTervis TumblersA ‘pay it forward’ actHeated youth sports gamesProtective girl dadsAssateague’s bayside any time of year
Author Archives: Steven Green
About The Author: Steven Green
The Adventures Of Fatherhood – October 13, 2023
It has been a heavy couple weeks for Beckett.Ever since he was born 15 years ago in West Chester, Pa., Beckett has known he was adopted. Pam and I agreed early on there would be no secrets. He would know everything, as he should, and we would answer any questions honestly along the way.Our adoption… Read more »
Thoughts From The Publisher’s Desk – October 13, 2023
Though all hope is not lost on a possible reconsideration, the state’s rejection of a funding contribution for a new Buckingham Elementary School is a major blow to any type of future project. It was disappointing to learn this week despite a committee working on the design with state, county and town officials that Buckingham… Read more »
Authorities Sound Alarm On School Safety
The blunt talk included in the letter to the Worcester County Board of Education from State’s Attorney Kristin Heiser and Sheriff Matt Crisafulli should be concerning.The letter was a call for change in the way the school system handles behavior and the reporting of incidents as well as a general order to the school board… Read more »
Thoughts From The Publisher’s Desk – October 6, 2023
A random collection of thoughts from my weekend attending the first Oceans Calling Festival in downtown Ocean City. It’s tough ahead of time to imagine 50,000 people gathered on the beach and Boardwalk south of N. Division Street and in the Inlet parking lot. It just must be experienced. This event was unlike anything Ocean… Read more »
The Adventures Of Fatherhood – October 6, 2023
“What a weekend. I miss it already.”This was what Beckett, 15, said Monday morning. Considering he didn’t get home until midnight from the last day of the Oceans Calling Festival, I figured he would be exhausted for school on Monday. It was quite the opposite, as he seemed to still be excited about the weekend… Read more »
Things I Like – October 6, 2023
O.A.R.’s love of the areaThe overall vibe at Oceans CallingA sea of Orioles orange at Camden YardsFridays without a meetingSeeing excitement in a kid’s eyesThe rare easy Ravens winApproachable celebritiesWings and football on SundaysStories of business successShort dentist appointmentsOther people’s big round number birthdays
Decatur Rolls, Remains Unbeaten
Stephen Decatur’s varsity football team improved to 4-0 last Friday night with a 39-0 victory over Snow Hill High School. Left, senior quarterback Brycen Coleman hurdles a player for a big gain on the ground in the first half. Right, this week’s Hammond Tough Guy Award went to wideout Evan Copeland, who had four catches… Read more »
Thoughts From The Publisher’s Desk – September 29, 2023
Every meeting between Worcester County and the Maryland Department of Transportation is like watching a television re-run. The state outlines current initiatives and one or more county officials express disappointment that Route 589 has been bumped by Route 90 as the local priority project.During last week’s meeting, SHA Administrator Will Pines informed the County Commissioners… Read more »
Music Festival Merits Optimism
Whenever a new event or endeavor is undertaken, like one of Oceans Calling Festival’s magnitude, there are bound to be concerns and issues. It’s natural for people to be cautious and even skeptical about something new, especially when as public and influential as a concert festival with a major practical impact on the downtown area…. Read more »