SALISBURY – James M. Bennett High School educator Hemalatha Bhaskaran has been named one of seven finalists for the statewide Teacher of the Year award.Last week, Maryland State Superintendent of Schools Karen Salmon announced the seven finalists for 2020-2021 Maryland Teacher of the Year. Baskaran, who teaches environmental science at Bennett, is now one step… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — Three more rehabilitated sea turtles last week were released by boat off the coast of Ocean City, adding to the National Aquarium’s growing class of 2020.Since 1991, the National Aquarium’s Animal Rescue Program has been rehabilitating injured or ill sea creatures including seals and sea turtles at the facility in Baltimore and… Read more »
SALISBURY – A transfer of $530,000 to the Wicomico Youth & Civic Center is expected to cover a shortfall in last year’s budget.On Tuesday, the Wicomico County Council voted unanimously to amend the fiscal year 2020 operating and capital budget. The amendment will allow the county to transfer $200,000 from the recreation and parks prior… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – Worcester Preparatory School’s faculty and students attended the Rachel’s Challenge assembly this week.The Rachel’s Challenge organization was formed in the wake of the 1999 Columbine High School shootings in memory of 17-year-old Rachel Joy Scott who was the first victim. Presenter Larry Scott, Rachel’s uncle, was the facilitator of the WPS presentation.The… Read more »
OCEAN PINES – School system officials hope to dedicate the new Showell Elementary School next month.At a meeting of the Worcester County Board of Education Tuesday, Superintendent Lou Taylor shared plans to dedicate the new facility in October, depending on guidelines related to COVID-19.“We’re looking at a mid- to late-October dedication for that school,” he… Read more »
BERLIN – Though COVID-19 remains a concern, officials are planning ahead for next year with a full slate of events in Berlin.On Monday, the town council approved the 2021 schedule of special events as recommended by Ivy Wells, the town’s economic and community development director.“This is usually the time of year we approve them,” Mayor… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — The natural circle of life was on full display in the resort last week with a decomposed bottlenose dolphin removed from the beach days after three rehabilitated sea turtles were successfully re-released into the ocean.Last Saturday, a badly decomposed bottlenose dolphin washed up on the beach around 98th Street in Ocean City…. Read more »
SNOW HILL – Two weeks into the virtual launch of the school year, parents are already sharing internet frustrations with elected officials.While the school system has provided mobile hotspots to those who need them, internet speed and rural connectivity issues continue to plague local students.“If you’re in one of the municipalities you have everything available… Read more »
SELBYVILLE — When Fleetwood Mac tribute band, Tusk, ended its performance last Saturday night — the final show of the 2020 Freeman Stage season — with “Go Your Own Way,” it was a poignant moment for the staff and volunteers of the Joshua M. Freeman Foundation. With the pandemic ravishing the performing arts industry around… Read more »
BERLIN – Mayor Gee Williams stands by last week’s decision to cancel the Berlin Christmas Parade while at least one of his challengers has plans to reverse that decision if elected.In an online candidate town hall session hosted by The Dispatch Tuesday, mayoral candidates shared their reactions to last Friday’s news that the annual Christmas… Read more »
