During the recent book ban discussions at the Worcester County Board of Education meeting as well as across the state and country, it seemed inevitable there may be some legislation introduced on the topic. A review of newly introduced legislation in the Maryland General Assembly this week shows at least one bill being weighed on… Read more »
Category: Between The Lines
Thoughts From The Publisher’s Desk – January 26, 2024
It’s clear to all it’s an election year on the national front with a disturbing Biden-Trump rematch inevitable on the presidential level, but there will also be much decided on the local front this fall with the first filings taking place already.It’s a mid-term election as far as the Worcester County Commissioners and other notable… Read more »
Thoughts From The Publisher’s Desk – January 19, 2024
It was a pleasant surprise to see the Worcester County Commissioners vote 5-2 to explore implementing a public comment period at its meetings. Making the motion was Commissioner Joe Mitrecic and supporting the effort to seek a public comment mechanism at their meetings were Commissioners Caryn Abbott, Ted Elder, Eric Fiori and Diana Purnell. Opposed… Read more »
Thoughts From The Publisher’s Desk – January 12, 2024
In 2024, it appears there will be two Jeep events in Ocean City – Jeep Fest and Jeep Week. More specific plans for Ocean City Jeep Week, tentatively scheduled for May 9-12, and the associated Jeep Jam in Pittsville are expected to be presented to the Ocean City Mayor and Council soon. In fact, the… Read more »
Thoughts From The Publisher’s Desk – January 5, 2024
In this first issue of 2024, I offer some predictions for what will make news in the weeks and months ahead. The Appellate Court of Maryland will uphold the lower court’s decision to dismiss charges against Tyler Mailloux in the death of local teenager Gavin Knupp. The Worcester County State’s Attorney’s Office will then refile… Read more »
Thoughts From The Publisher’s Desk – December 29, 2023
It’s time to look back on how my predictions for the year turned out.On The Money After being canceled in 2022 due to Mother Nature, the massive Oceans Calling Festival took place in late September in Ocean City in wet weather conditions, but the festival turned out to be a huge success and the largest… Read more »
Thoughts From The Publisher’s Desk – December 22, 2023
The optimist in me sees some hope the state may pivot a bit on providing funding for a new Buckingham Elementary School. However, the realist was taken aback a bit by the comments from the IAC leader who wants to pursue other options to help with the Buckingham situation.Though the comments from the local officials… Read more »
Thoughts From The Publisher’s Desk – December 15, 2023
It was great to see all the tributes to Greg Bassett this week.When I first heard of Greg Bassett’s passing Sunday, I immediately thought of Shawn Soper, who was a reporter and editor for this newspaper for 20 years before his passing in February. Like Soper, Bassett worked right up until his death. He had… Read more »
Thoughts From The Publisher’s Desk – December 8, 2023
It was a no brainer for the Worcester County Commissioners to strike a $37 million central office building for the Board of Education from the county’s capital improvement plan submitted to the state. It’s puzzling why it was even listed on the plan, considering current conversations about aging school facilities and the capital projects needed… Read more »
Thoughts From The Publisher’s Desk – December 1, 2023
At last week’s Worcester County Board of Education meeting, Board member Dr. Jon Andes, the former 16-year superintendent of schools, suggested a potential compromise measure after hearing from citizens concerned about some books available to students in libraries. Andes suggested the school system consider creating “an adjustment to the policy” to have media specialists create… Read more »