By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (Jan. 21, 2021) High school seniors – last year and this year – have missed out on many of the rites of passage that they look forward to, because of covid-19. So to boost the spirits of local 12th graders, the community has come together to support the “Adopt a… Read more »
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Dog art show perseveres through covid-19
Annual contest on Eastern Shore awards students for canine creations virtually By Elizabeth Bonin, Staff Writer (Jan. 21, 2021) After numerous requests from parents, the Eastern Shore Classic Dog Show Art Contest overcame numerous obstacles because of covid-19 to be held. Art Show Chairman Jerry Milko said that he was originally going to cancel the… Read more »
Media Expo honors WCPS students’ artwork
Aspects of annual event to take place online because of current covid concerns By Ally Lanasa, Staff Writer (Jan. 14, 2021) Since 1975, Worcester County’s public schools have celebrated students’ creative communication through media and technology to local and global communities with the annual Media Expo. “In the late 1970s, the Maryland state library media… Read more »
Record turnout in Letters for Santa campaign
By Ally Lanasa, Staff Writer (Jan. 7, 2021) More than 200 people sent a letter to the North Pole through the “Letters for Santa” mailbox in the foyer of the Berlin Welcome Center on 14 S. Main St. from the middle of November to Dec. 18. “This year was more than ever,” said Ivy Wells,… Read more »
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Best in Show
PHOTO COURTESY BERLIN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Instead of the 16th annual Fall Cruisin’ Classic Cars Show, the Berlin Chamber of Commerce hosted a smaller Cruisers Appreciation Day on Oct. 10 from 10 a.m. to noon. Lisa Taylor, of Dale City, Virginia, won the Best in Show award for her red 1969 Chevy Camaro. Taylor is… Read more »