BERLIN–Worcester Prep opened for its 44th year with students and teachers ready to work together on new challenges in learning. The theme for 2013-2014  is "A.C.T. —Attitude, Character, Teamwork", builds upon the 2012-2013 theme: "Pride and Character." It is Worcester’s goal not only to prepare students for college but also to make sure that they… Read more »

SALISBURY–Peninsula Regional Medical Center’s “Drive-Thru” Flu Clinic is returning on Thursday, Oct. 3 and Friday, Oct. 4,  at Arthur W. Perdue (Shorebirds) Stadium at the intersection of Route 50 and Hobbs Road in Salisbury. Vaccinations will be administered to individuals 13 years of age or older.  A physician’s order is not necessary.  A donation of… Read more »

BERLIN–The Berlin Parks Commission announced that prizes will be offered to all students whose images are selected for the Stephen Decatur Park Mural Contest. Sponsors supporting the contest will fund the prizes, said Mary Bohlen, town staff liaison to the Parks Commission. The commission is still seeking sponsors for the contest and will not be… Read more »

BALTIMORE—Households across the state are making the transition from summer vacations to the back-to-school daily grind. As parents prepare children with school supplies, fall clothing and study skills, they need to add one more thing to the back to school checklist: reviewing the rules of the road. On average, more than 500 children are involved… Read more »

OCEAN PINES—Love it or hate, Obamacare is scheduled to go nationwide next year and the first leg starts in October. Taking no sides, Lynne McAllorum, an independent insurance agent, will present "The Maryland Health Insurance Exchange: What you need to Know," sponsored by the Ocean Pines Chamber of Commerce on Sept. 5. McAllorum, owner of… Read more »

Term 3 Headmaster’s List 2012-13 Grade 6: Delaney Abercrombie, Salisbury; Dominic Anthony, Seaford; Cole Berry, Bishopville; Alexander Canakis, Bishopville; Maria Deckmann, Milton; Matthew Durkin, Ocean City; Thomas Fager, Bishopville; Jared Gabriel, Millsboro; Kaitlyn Hamer, Rehoboth Beach; Liam Hammond, Berlin; Jacob Meakin, Salisbury; Hailey Merritt, Seaford; Hannah Merritt, Seaford; Dakin Moore, Rehoboth Beach; Max Moore, Rehoboth… Read more »

BERLIN — The most important change in medical culture in the past decade is likely the notion of patient participation and empowerment. Although this is something that has been encouraged by doctors for much longer, people are beginning to accept that there is often more to dealing with a medical condition, especially a chronic one,… Read more »

Worcester Preparatory School’s Varsity Girls’ Lacrosse team defeated the Polytech Panthers Monday 20-4. This victory was the eleventh of the season for the talented Lady Mallards. Polytech gained the upper hand to start, with a rapid shot on goal blocked by freshman goalie Carolyn Dorey. Worcester Prep’s Alex Bruder carried the ball back to the… Read more »

OCEAN CITY — David Paul Chambers, age 92, died Tuesday, March 27, at Berlin Nursing Home.  Born in Gastonia, N.C., he was the son of the late John R. Chambers and Jane Lumley Chambers.  He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Marion Elizabeth Hayward Chambers.  Chambers was a Unites States Army Veteran of… Read more »

SALISBURY — Les Moore settled into his seat, the last in the first row along the first base line at Arthur W. Purdue Stadium, munching peanuts, watching the Shorbirds exhibition game against the Salisbury University Seagulls, and giving minor league guff to the players who passed him on the way back to the locker room…. Read more »