BERLIN — Worcester County teachers at all education levels took the opportunity this July to begin preparing for new statewide Race to the Top (RTTT) standards.“We introduced them to a lot of new resources,” said Trevor Hill, an eighth grade math teacher at Stephen Decatur Middle School who also served as a “Master Teacher” for… Read more »
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Dew Tour’s Economic Impact On Resort Weighed
OCEAN CITY – The Dew Tour set record breaking attendance numbers this week, but before dismantling was complete this week some town officials openly pondered whether the event provided a true economic benefit to Ocean City.According to Demoflush, there was an estimated 321,323 people in Ocean City last weekend, representing a 7-percent increase from last… Read more »
Community Rallies For Little League Stars
BERLIN — After cinching the town’s first-ever state title, the Berlin Little League (BLL) All-Stars team needed to raise more than $10,000 in less than a week to finance their trip to represent Maryland at the East Regional Championship in Rhode Island next week. Thanks to overwhelming community support, team officials say the goal has… Read more »
Former Crew Recall Days On Retired Ship About To Become Reef
OCEAN CITY — After weeks of speculation on the moving target date, it now appears the sinking of a retired U.S. Navy destroyer as part of a three-state artificial reef system just 30 miles off the coast of Ocean City is set for next week, perhaps as early as Tuesday.The sinking date for the decommissioned… Read more »
New Dental Center Celebrated In Berlin
BERLIN — Town, county and state representatives were all on hand last Tuesday for the ribbon cutting of the new Worcester County Dental Center (WCDC) in Berlin.The center, which is a provider for the Maryland Healthy Smiles Dental Program and Maryland’s Medicaid Dental Benefit Plan, has been supported by the Maryland Office of Oral Health…. Read more »
OCPD Testing Planned
OCEAN CITY — The Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) is conducting applicant testing for full-time and seasonal positions next week at the Ocean City Convention Center.The OCPD will conduct applicant testing next Saturday, Aug. 6, and Sunday, Aug. 7, at the Ocean City Convention Center. The tests will be for full-time and seasonal positions for… Read more »
Keith Brothers, Chef On A Roll In Fenwick
OCEAN CITY – Mio Fratello Italian Steakhouse’s homemade Italian dishes and family-friendly atmosphere is just the thing that got them up and running in hard times.Bryan and Richard Keith and Bert Parks are the owners of Mio Fratello Italian Steakhouse located on Route 54. The family-owned and -operated business has not missed a beat since… Read more »
Rare 1655 Coin Discovered On Fenwick Beach
FENWICK — A local girl with a penchant for collecting sea glass made a rare discovery last week when she uncovered a centuries-old coin dating back to 1655 in the dune on the beach in Fenwick Island.Last weekend, 9-year-old Ella Peters was combing the beach in Fenwick when she came across a rather rare find,… Read more »
Surf Shop Happy To See Dew Tour Spotlight Action Sports
OCEAN CITY — With the Dew Tour heading to the beach this week, one local business is hoping the event will show Ocean City how important action sports are to the Eastern Shore.“I think it [the tour] is going to be tremendous,” said Mark Pugh, one of the owners of K-Coast Surf Shop on 35th… Read more »
Burger’s Surf’s Up Café Off To Fast Start In OC
OCEAN CITY – A new local hotspot opened last week and is aiming to provide a comfortable beach scene for locals and tourists alike to enjoy drinks, food and entertainment.According to owner Ed Burger, the grand opening of Surf’s Up Café on 54th Street and the bay last Thursday was a great success.“It went well,”… Read more »