(Sept. 1, 2022) People who have been on the beach recently have probably seen a large banner flapping behind an airplane making its way over the ocean advertising “90K” salaries for nurses. It looks appealing, and those with nursing degrees or aspirations of entering the field may have had their interest sparked. But there’s a… Read more »
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BOE split on sex education policy changes from state
(Sept. 1, 2022) The Worcester County Board of Education met on Tuesday, Aug. 16 for a regular scheduled meeting, where they accepted several policy revisions. Dr. Annette Wallace, the chief safety and academic officer for the school district, told board members many of the policies were reformatted over the past two years and reviewed by… Read more »
Board of Education Briefs
(Sept. 1, 2022) The Worcester County Public Schools Board of Education met for its regularly scheduled monthly meeting on Aug. 16 and discussed things such as staffing for the special education department to ensure students with disabilities get the best opportunity to learn, a waiver of the procurement process with regards to funds for improving… Read more »
Teachers all hired up for 2022-23
Despite national educator shortage, WCPS fills 100 percent of instructor jobs (Sept. 1, 2022) Heading into the 2022-23 school year, the Worcester County Public Schools system is nearly 100 percent staffed, and that’s despite the teacher shortage that is affecting the rest of the country. Many, including teachers, are blaming the shortage on pay, added… Read more »
Worcester kids back to school
Summer ends as classes resume for 7,300 students (Sept. 1, 2022) Nobody ever wants to be the bearer of bad news, so, kids, if you’re reading, it’s time to look away. Parents on the other hand, get ready for next week because you’re about to get that time back into your lives. A total of… Read more »
Employee cigarette sparks fire at historic Berlin hotel
(Sept. 1, 2022) The historic Hotel Atlantic in Berlin sustained damage last week after an employee’s cigarette sparked a fire near the kitchen of the Victorian structure. The Berlin Volunteer Fire Company responded to reports of smoke at the three-story building at 3:53 p.m. When crews arrived, they reported smoke and fire coming from the… Read more »
Police continue investigation into week-old home invasion
(Sept. 1, 2022) The Worcester County Bureau of Investigation is still on the lookout for a man wanted for breaking into a home in Berlin on Aug. 21 and brandishing a weapon before fleeing on foot. Detectives have not released a description of the man, who at 11 p.m. that night forced his way into… Read more »
Utility rate hikes take effect Sept. 1 in Berlin
Customers in Berlin to see price jump for water, sewer and stormwater services (Sept. 1, 2022) Utility customers in Berlin will see the Sept. 1 rate increases for water, sewer and stormwater services take effect on their October billing statements. In July, the Berlin Town Council voted to increase water and sewer capital service fees… Read more »
An early present for Josh
Youth’s incurable cancer makes Christmas special (Sept. 1, 2022) was beaming as an Ocean Pines fire engine, following a police car with lights flashing, made its way down Sandyhook Road Saturday evening. And what to Josh’s wondering eyes did appear but Santa Claus, descending from the passenger seat of the fire engine, carrying an armload… Read more »
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Cartoon by Jim Adcock