EASTERN SHORE–On the Lower Eastern Shore, and nationwide, more veterans are coming home to their families and communities. National research shows that more than two million veterans have come home so far from the Iraq and Afghanistan wars. While this is positive news, local organizations supporting these men and women are challenged with how to… Read more »

OCEAN PINES—The Platform Tennis Club is gearing up for a brand new program that will offer free lessons to lure local young people and their parents outside into the fresh and open air this summer, based on a description of the clinics by Linda Horst, who is coordinating the program. Interested parents and children can… Read more »

BERLIN—The Worcester County Beach Bots Robotics Team was recognized by Mayor Gee Williams and the Town Council on March 24 for their achievements in designing and building award-winning robots. The 60-member team was presented with a $400 check by Chief Arnold Downing from the Berlin Police Department to help support the team by contributing some… Read more »

OCEAN PINES— A deadlocked vote by the Ocean Pines Association Board of Directors during the March 19 regular meeting failed to allow for extensions for three expiring members of the Communications Advisory Committee. The board did approve a motion to allow its legal counsel to pursue a turn over agreement relating to The Point development,… Read more »

DAGSBORO—Through an outpouring of community support—and a little Hollywood-styled luck—the Clayton Theater managed to upgrade its movie projection systems by converting to digital technology on March 7, allowing the 65-year-old movie house to continue to show first-run films, like its current showing of “Son of God.” On many levels Joanne Howe had a horrible 2013…. Read more »

Had an opportunity to interview Rosana Panza, an Ocean Pines resident, and owner of one remarkable dog named Dozer. Why remarkable? How many dogs do you know who has a Facebook page? You can like him at Dozer the Dog. He has already over 16,000 likes. And why shouldn’t he. Dozer, 6, has raised over… Read more »

OCEAN PINES–Tickets are on sale now for the Ocean Pines Chamber of Commerce Bingo event on Thursday April 3, in the Ocean Pines Community Center. At Springo Bingo, players will win cash and prize packages from area businesses. Each game is worth at least $50. There will also be a Chinese Auction, extra games and… Read more »

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 »