By Brian Shane Staff Writer A national lobbying group is asking Worcester County leaders to oppose proposed federal regulations that would allow heavier and longer tractor-trailers on the road. The nonprofit Coalition Against Bigger Trucks (CABT) is fighting two bills pending in the House of Representatives that would increase weight limits for commercial vehicles on… Read more »
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Abbott questions superintendent on spending
Brian Shane Staff Writer Worcester County’s school superintendent responded publicly this week to allegations of spending improprieties, stemming from an anonymous complaint lodged at the state level. While a state report dismissed any impropriety, Superintendent Louis Taylor said he and his staff are now in the process of sorting out what new policies on spending… Read more »
Event stresses importance of veterans service
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer The Worcester County Veterans Memorial in Ocean Pines held a ceremony on Veterans Day to honor those who have served in all branches of the United States military. Michelle Winemiller, a Veterans Memorial Foundation Board member, emceed the event. Miller spent 11 years in the US Air Force in intelligence… Read more »
Berlin earns bronze Sustainable recognition
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer The Town of Berlin continues to make strides in sustainability, and last week the municipality’s efforts were recognized with a renewal of its Sustainable Maryland Certification. Sustainable Maryland is a certification initiative for “municipalities in Maryland that want to go green, save money, and take steps to sustain their quality… Read more »
Local dollars key to new nonstop air service
By Brian Shane Staff Writer A deal to secure direct flights from Salisbury’s airport to Orlando is on its proverbial final approach before landing. Wicomico County is about to strike a landmark agreement with a low-cost airline, meaning locals could be cruising uninterrupted from the Lower Shore to destinations like Disney World and Universal Studios… Read more »
Pines committee continues talks on geese controls
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer The Ocean Pines Environment and Natural Assets Committee is considering how to minimize the community’s geese population best but first wants to see if a shoreline restoration project has an impact before officially offering a recommendation. ENAC Chair Patricia Garcia said that the group is having trouble finding vendors who… Read more »
State board to decide permit for wind pier; Company wants to build operations, maintenance facility at West OC harbor
By Stewart Dobson Editor U.S. Wind’s plan to build a 353-foot-long pier in the harbor in West Ocean City will go before the Maryland Board of Public Works (BPW) in Annapolis next Wednesday, when the board decides whether to grant the offshore wind developer the tidal wetlands permit it needs for the project. In addition… Read more »
BFC, EMS officials outline need for more town budget funds
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer At a meeting last week, the Berlin Fire Company and Berlin Fire Company Emergency Medical Services outlined their funding amounts for the next budget. For BFC and BFC EMS, the total request for operations and capital will be $1,055,000 for fiscal year 2026 compared to approximately $699,000 included in this… Read more »
Park’s new gazebo celebrated
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer The new gazebo at the Worcester County Veterans Memorial in Ocean Pines was officially opened and dedicated on Monday, Nov. 11, prior to the remembrance park’s 2024 Veterans Day ceremony. Veterans Memorial Foundation President Marie Gilmore was joined by community officials, including Ocean Pines Association General Manager John Viola, the… Read more »
Worcester board approves school system policy tweaks
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer At a meeting this month, the Worcester County Board of Education approved brief changes to school system policies. Regarding the Local Advisory Council for Career and Technical Education, formerly the Advisory Council for Vocational Education, any mention of the term ‘vocational’ was officially replaced with ‘career and technical.’ According to… Read more »