BERLIN — The Eastern Shore farming community breathed a collective sigh of relief last week after the Maryland Department of Agriculture announced it was postponing the implementation of the controversial Phosphorous Management Tool (PMT) and was going back to the drawing board on the controversial issue. The new tool developed by the University of Maryland… Read more »
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Court Review Sought Over West OC Pier Variance
WEST OCEAN CITY — A local environmental advocacy group is challenging an October ruling by the Worcester County Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA) to grant a variance for a 190-foot pier over private and state-owned wetlands in West Ocean City. Last Friday, the Assateague Coastal Trust (ACT) filed a Petition For Judicial Review in the… Read more »
Boat Grounded On Assateague; Captain Was Headed From New York To Florida
ASSATEAGUE ISLAND — For the second time in a month, another vessel has been grounded on Assateague Island. This time it was a 26-foot sail boat that came ashore in the early morning hours Monday. The ship, which had New York registration and was captained by Joseph “Buck” Yates, hit the beach around 4 a.m…. Read more »
Common Core Shifts Language Arts Program
SNOW HILL — Much of the spotlight for the ongoing change to the national Common Core Curriculum (CCC) in Worcester County has followed changes to STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math). But there will be sweeping revisions to how English Language Arts (ELA) and literacy are handled as well, including an earlier focus on traditionally… Read more »
Santa, Candywalk At TownCenter
OCEAN CITY — The 1st Annual Midtown Boardwalk Surfin’ Santa & Candywalk holiday event will be held on Saturday, Nov. 30, at the 67th St. OC TownCenter. The day will begin with the official TownCenter Tree Lighting at 11:30 a.m. followed by Surfin’ Santa’s arrival at 11:45. Live, steel drum holiday music will be featured… Read more »
OC’s Fall Newsletter To Return
OCEAN CITY – Following several requests to revive the fall Ocean City Newsletter, the Mayor and City Council approved bringing it back next year after missing this year’s deadline. Communications Manager Jessica Waters reminded the Mayor and City Council, during a regular session on Oct. 21, Councilman Dennis Dare inquired about the cost of printing… Read more »
Green Sea Turtle Rehabbing At Aquarium After Being Found In OC
OCEAN CITY — A cold stunned green sea turtle that was transported from Ocean City to the Baltimore National Aquarium this week is recovering but still vulnerable. “He isn’t completely out of the woods yet,” said Jennifer Dittmar, manager of the National Aquarium Animal Rescue team. “We consider him to be in critical condition. But… Read more »
State Health Campaign Seeks Salisbury Involvement
SALISBURY — The Maryland branch of a national health and wellness campaign met with the Salisbury City Council last week to discuss a partnership with the aim of lowering obesity rates in the community. The Healthy Eating Active Living (HEAL) Cities and Towns Campaign, which in this state is a partnership between the Institute for… Read more »
Council Stresses Patience With Route 113 Safety Ideas
BERLIN — The town of Berlin is promising to be “active partners” with a community-led effort to improve pedestrian safety in the area, but the Mayor and Council is also stressing the need for patience and allowing time to find out exactly what is needed in Berlin. The recent push for safety improvements in Berlin… Read more »
County To Close OC Liquor Store, Move Two Blocks
OCEAN CITY — Continuing to alter their retail and wholesale operations, the Worcester County Department of Liquor Control (DLC) confirmed Monday it will be closing one of its Ocean City locations and opening a larger store two blocks away. “We just need a bigger store. We want something a little more modern, newer, and a… Read more »