NEWARK — In a winter riddled with icy roads and snowstorms, Worcester County Public Schools have closed nine days for snow so far. “Polar vortex is a dirty word in my house,” said Superintendent of Schools Dr. Jerry Wilson. But students and staff could see an earlier start to summer than expected, thanks to calendar… Read more »

MARYLAND—Members of the Eastern Shore Delegation were successful in including legislation that would place an environmental impact study requirement on a controversial phosphorus management tool proposed by the Maryland Department of Agriculture before any money is appropriated, by the General Assembly’s March 17 Opposite Chamber Bill Crossover Date. The Opposite Chamber Bill Crossover Date is… Read more »

OCEAN PINES–The Ocean Pines Garden Club will present a scholarship to a qualified Stephen Decatur High School graduating senior. The available scholarship is in the amount of $1,500. The purpose of the OPGC’s scholarship program is to stimulate interest in gardening, horticulture, agriculture, and the conservation and protection of the environment, as the greening of… Read more »

BERLIN—Economic and Development Director Michael Day made a presentation to the Town Council March 10 to outline the town’s upcoming celebration for winning Budget Travel Magazines designation of “America’s Coolest Small Town 2014,” which will include all the small town staples of red, white and blue-themed decorations, marching bands, banners, parades, and activities and entertainment… Read more »

WORCESTER COUNTY–Worcester County Tourism is accepting nominations through April 11 for the third annual Worcester Green Awards. Worcester Green celebrates excellence in promoting environmentally friendly practices, strategies and products. Awards will be granted to Worcester County businesses that demonstrate extraordinary performance related to sustainable environmental practices, such as water conservation, wastewater management, the promotion of… Read more »

BERLIN—The Berlin Fire Company, long known for its breakfast fundraisers, will add something new this year, a Cornhole Toss Tournament on March 29 that will offer contestants the opportunity to try to break an official Guinness World Record. The day-long event will begin at 11:30 a.m. at the Berlin Fire Company, located at 214 North… Read more »

BERLIN—The Stephen Decatur High School Theatre Department on Thursday, will present three performances of its spring production “Flights of Fancy,” from Wednesday, March 19, to Friday, March 21 at 7 p.m. The performances are a compendium of five award-winning student-written plays that will be performed in the school’s auditorium, which is located at Route 50… Read more »

BERLIN—Spring arrived this week and The Worship Center is seeking registrants for its second annual SERVEFEST on March 29, a daylong event where church members and local residents join to help community members in financially strained situations.   The Worship Center, located at 10736 Ocean Gateway, announced it is seeking individuals in the Berlin and… Read more »

SNOW HILL –After a bitterly cold winter, pet owners and their beloved canines are invited to Furnace Town Living Heritage Village on Saturday, April 5, for the first Barks in the Forest dog walk. Registration will begin at 9 a.m. Admission will be free for pet owners and $10 for dogs. Once registered, the walk… Read more »

MARYLAND–Assateague Island Alliance, the non-profit friends group of Assateague Island National Seashore, will host Dr. Jay F. Kirkpatrick, Saturday March 22 at 11 a.m. in the ASIS Environmental Education Center (old visitor center).   Dr. Kirkpatrick is the scientist and researcher who partnered with ASIS and spent 27 years making the humane control of the… Read more »