What is hidden agenda? Editor, As a community member and education advocate, I have been attending County Commissioner meetings and Board of Education meetings. What I see happening is very disturbing. The Board of Education has worked diligently to share with the County Commissioners the budget information they requested. However, the commissioners wanting the school… Read more »
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Teacher addresses school safety Editor, I’ve spent my entire teaching career at Stephen Decatur Middle School. This is year 22. Never have I ever feared for my safety. I have had three of my four kiddos in my building. Never have I ever feared for their safety. My husband now works in my building as… Read more »
Water main project advances in Berlin
Berlin Town Council members unanimously selected a contractor to handle the relocation of a water main on Harrison Avenue.
Berlin approves $3.8M bond for projects
The Town of Berlin is officially seeking $3.8 million in bonds for a new public works building and electrical infrastructure.
Ocean Pines preparing for Egg Your Yard Easter event
By Tara Fischer, Staff Writer The Worcester County Chamber of Commerce in Ocean Pines is hopping into spring as the group gears up to deliver treat-filled eggs to residents’ yards this Easter Eve. Parents can give their children a sweet surprise during the Egg Your Yard initiative, even if they are short on time, by… Read more »
Worcester public schools receive $150K for summer programs
Worcester County Public Schools was awarded a $150,000 grant amid concerns that five northern schools would not be able to host summer academy programs this year as spending is scaled back.
Worcester County-Ocean Pines chamber opposes sales tax bill
Legislation deemed ‘bad for all businesses and consumers’ By Tara Fischer, Staff Writer Lawmakers in Annapolis are considering a new plan to generate revenue by decreasing the Maryland sales tax from 6% to 5% but extending the fee to include additional services, and Worcester County officials are leery of the financial effects. “This is essentially an… Read more »
Maryland appellate court decision pending in Gavin Knupp hit-and-run
A decision to either affirm or reverse a lower court’s dismissal of charges against 23-year-old Tyler Mailloux in the hit-and-run death of 14-year-old Gavin Knpp last year rests with the state appellate court following oral arguments on March 1.
Routes 90, 589, 50 bridge highlight Worcester transportation priorities
Commissioners approve letter to send to state Charlene Sharpe, Associate Editor Route 90, Route 589 and the Route 50 bridge remain the local transportation priorities for Worcester County officials. On March 5, the Worcester County Commissioners approved the 2024 Consolidated Transportation Plan letter, which will be sent to the Maryland Department of Transportation to highlight improvements… Read more »
Maryland governments face revenue losses after property assessment mailing issue
State governments face losses of hundreds of millions in property tax revenue for local services in the budget after a printing and mailing vendor failed to send property assessments to over 100,000 accounts this year.