OCEAN PINES — Bob Thompson, Ocean Pines Association general manager, told the board of directors last week he was jump-starting the planning process by inaugurating a facilities planning group to help refine the work of the 10-year task force.  The task force provided a list and loose plan for dealing with the replacement of various… Read more »

BERLIN — After suffering an opening day loss to the Yankees, the Berlin Little League Orioles staged a comeback in the late innings of Monday night’s game against the White Sox to win the major league game 7-4. Right-hander Zac Cioccio logged 10 strikeouts for the win and Matt Kinsey picked up the save adding… Read more »

BERLIN – The Stephen Decatur boys’ and girls’ track teams took top honors during the April 7 six-school meet at Seahawk Stadium in Berlin.  The Decatur boys’ squad scored 262 points to win the competition. Parkside was second with 123 points.  Seahawks who placed first in their events were Dan Cericola (200m, 23.2 seconds; 400m,… Read more »

SALISBURY — This time last year Manny Machado was preparing for graduation as well as for the Major League Baseball draft. The high school standout was widely considered one of the top prospects in baseball before he even received his diploma but even he was surprised to be taken third overall by the Baltimore Orioles…. Read more »

BERLIN – Kathy Wool, R.D., L.D.N. arrived early and was waiting at the front of the Food Lion grocery store for what she hoped was a significant number of people to take part in her nutrition tour. The event was sponsored by the Worcester County Health Department and Wool worried that the timing might have… Read more »

OCEAN PINES – There comes a point for people who have chronic illnesses where, in addition to ensuring they undergo the proper treatments, they desire to learn how to continue to function in spite of the difficulties their condition presents. Although there are physical and occupational programs people undergo, making sure to stay an active… Read more »

BERLIN – The lights went out in Stephen Decatur’s gymnasium at halftime, but the River Hill Hawks pulled the plug on the Seahawks season earlier than that with a huge first half power surge. After two quarters Decatur was behind 53-11, and after a wind storm temporarily knocked out electricity, the Seahawks could not generate… Read more »

BERLIN – Stephen Decatur opened its baseball season Tuesday on a upgraded diamond that includes new dugouts, but had to face the same old foe, James Bennett pitcher Zack Sterling. The Clippers ace shutout the Seahawks for a 10-0 five inning win. “It was tough playing them in the first game. You come out of… Read more »

SALISBURY – Salisbury University has earned national kudos for its teaching partnerships with Worcester County Public Schools. The university was honored with the 2011 Exemplary Professional Development School Achievement Award from the National Association of Professional Development Schools (NAPDS). Only five campuses across the country were recognized. “The work of the people involved in the… Read more »

PRINCESS ANNE – Dr. Thelma B. Thompson announced today she will retire on Aug. 15 as president of the University of Maryland Eastern Shore. “I’ve reached a point in my career here at UMES where I am comfortably saying that I have accomplished what I set out to do,” Dr. Thompson said. “The time is… Read more »