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 »
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Prep dominant in LAX match with Polytech
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 »
David Paul Chambers
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 »
Shorebirds are not just playing a game out there
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 »
The fight against Parkinson’s can be a group effort
OCEAN PINES — The phrase “mind over matter” usually suggests making a choice not to be bothered by an event. For people suffering from Parkinson’s Disease, it has a literal meaning — keeping your mind in the right shape to allow your body to manipulate objects in the outside world. Attitude, focus and practice are… Read more »
Strike Four!
OCEAN PINES — For the better part of the last decade, the Ocean Pines Association has been fighting the Internal Revenue Service over whether or not the revenue it earns from Beach Club Parking is taxable. Courts and mediation have both found in favor of the IRS in the past and last week, in what… Read more »
Rise of the machines for Decatur, Snow Hill High
BERLIN — Although technically closed for the holiday Monday, the halls of Stephen Decatur High School were by no means empty. The robotics team, comprised of students from both SDHS and Snow Hill High School had a deadline to meet and, President’s Day or no, they were going to meet it. The students are participating… Read more »
Coastal Lacrosse Gives Back
BERLIN — A little more than three years ago, Gary Richins and a group of interested parents set out to establish a year-round lacrosse program that would have strong ties to the community. The notion was to give as many kids as possible access to a sport that has become wildly popular over the last… Read more »
Go Organic in Berlin
BERLIN — After a few months of buzz about what is going on in the former peach shed, located just off Main Street in the municipal parking lot, Go Organic officially opened its doors late last month. The shop, owned by Beth Gourley, is the result of a good idea getting enough traction to turn… Read more »
Decatur's Homecoming Blowout
Last Friday’s Homecoming football game at Stephen Decatur High School resulted in an exciting victory for the Seahawks. The team earned an impressive win, besting the Easton Warriors 41-8. Stephen Decatur gained the upper hand almost immediately. Following a pass to Decatur junior Tim VanVonno resulting in a first down, senior D.J. Kee, a skilled… Read more »