OCEAN CITY — After a tough General Assembly session for the lower shore, resort officials got some good news this week with the passage of a bill ensuring state funding for the next expansion of the Roland E. Powell Convention Center.During a budget work session on Monday, City Engineer Terry McGean told the council he… Read more »

BERLIN — The Ocean Pines Recreation and Parks and Aquatics departments invite Ocean Pines residents and guests to celebrate Easter at upcoming special events on April 13 and 20.Bring the entire family for a morning of fun, food, photos and festivities at the Breakfast with the Easter Bunny event on Saturday, April 13 from 8-11… Read more »

OCEAN CITY — A bill that could essentially triple the capacity of wind energy off the coast of Maryland passed this week, causing resort officials to redouble their efforts to get the word out about the potential impact of the vast turbine fields.As the session expired this week, state lawmakers passed the Clean Jobs Act… Read more »

SALISBURY – A new program recognizes Wicomico County students who demonstrate their proficiency in other languages.On Tuesday, Ruth Malone, director of curriculum for Wicomico County Public Schools, presented the Wicomico County Board of Education with a new initiative that recognizes students who can demonstrate their proficiency in English and at least one other language.“The state… Read more »

SNOW HILL – The Worcester County Health Department is seeking the community’s support to launch a pilot program that offers recovery stations to those seeking help for their addiction.On Monday, April 15, the health department will host a public meeting with community stakeholders to discuss a grant-funded program that establishes recovery stations in Worcester County.Jennifer… Read more »

SNOW HILL – Worcester County Recreation and Parks will host a youth basketball program in Berlin following approval from municipal officials.On Monday, the Berlin Town Council approved plans for a summer youth basketball league for Henry Park presented by Worcester County Recreation and Parks.“The need for basketball in our community is great,” Councilman Elroy Brittingham… Read more »

SNOW HILL – A nearly $1.1 million proposed increase in the Worcester County Emergency Services’ budget resulted in continued criticism of the county’s new radio system.During a budget work session Tuesday, the Worcester County Commissioners expressed concern regarding a $1,085,573 (49%) proposed increase in the emergency services budget. The bulk of the increase relates to… Read more »

FENWICK ISLAND – Officials in Fenwick Island this week agreed to explore other options for building a continuous sidewalk system along Coastal Highway after receiving a cost estimate of nearly $10 million.In its first meeting since September, the Fenwick Island Pedestrian Safety Committee on Tuesday agreed to pursue a new course of action for funding… Read more »

OCEAN CITY — The ongoing redevelopment renaissance in the resort is straining resources to the point an adjustment in building fees and permits could be in the offing, resort officials learned this week.During a budget work session on Monday, Planning and Community Development Director Bill Neville told the Mayor and Council a robust development climate… Read more »