Worcester County Public Schools was awarded a $150,000 grant amid concerns that five northern schools would not be able to host summer academy programs this year as spending is scaled back.
Worcester public schools receive $150K for summer programs
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Design guidelines, trees and growth highlight Berlin comp plan talks
Talk of growth, the importance of trees and the need for commercial design guidelines highlighted a recent comprehensive plan meeting in Berlin.
Ocean Pines groups offering golf scholarships to ’24 seniors
The Ocean Pines Golf Club and the Ocean Pines Golf Members’ Council plan to award multiple golf scholarships to men and women from the Stephen Decatur High School and Worcester Preparatory School.
Worcester 2024-25 school calendar eliminates Wednesday half-days
The Worcester County Board of Education has approved the 2024-25 school year calendar, which removes the controversial Wednesday half-days and includes a longer spring break.
Ocean Pines Association votes to reinstate single racquet sports fee membership
The Ocean Pines Association Board of Directors voted to reinstate the single sports fee membership structure for racquet activities after previously approving to only offer a combo three-sport package for Fiscal Year 2025.
Worcester school officials say law enforcement manipulated public safety data
Worcester County Public Schools officials said last Friday that local law enforcement representatives used misleading data to support claims that there is a surge in student crime and they are doing little to address the issues.
Berlin council passes on Burley Oak’s request to sell alcohol at events
Berlin council members asked for more cooperation between Burley Oak Brewing Co. and the town’s chamber of commerce this week before taking no action on a request to serve alcohol at events.
Berlin council OKs mixed drinks at jazz and blues fest
In an effort to incorporate more Berlin products into downtown events, elected officials agreed to allow liquor sales at Berlin Jazz, Blues, Wine & Brews in May.
Worcester board of ed approves teacher raises in $136M budget
Raises for teachers were the highlight of the $136 million budget members of the Worcester County Board of Education approved last week.
Maryland officials warn challenges loom on Worcester education funding
State officials said last week that the implementation of the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future would require difficult decisions at the local level as officials will have to prioritize how they want to spend education funding.