BERLIN – The Trust for Public Land has conserved a large, forested wetlands property along a half-mile of Ayers Creek, the conservation group, Worcester County, and the Maryland Department of Natural Resources announced Wednesday. The property is within the 4,000-acre Holly Grove Swamp area, and will be the first large wooded area available for public… Read more »
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Ocean City Parrothead Club says Mardi Gras tickets almost sold out
OCEAN CITY – The beneficiary of this year’s Mardi Gras are the PJ Aldridge Foundation and Worcester Youth and Family Counseling Services. More information about the event and tickets are available at www.ocphc.com. The black tie optional event will be at the Carousel Hotel in Ocean City, 7 p.m. March 25. Come see Ocean City’s… Read more »
Decatur falls in season opener
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 »
Maryland Coastal Bays to host program on native plants
BERLIN – Join the Coastal Bays Program Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC) Speaker Series and learn about native plants 5-6 p.m. on Tuesday, March 29, at The Globe in Berlin. Commercial Horticulture Maryland Extension Educator Ginny Rozenkranz will give a presentation on native plants, for both sunny and shaded areas. Rosenkranz has worked for the University… Read more »
Ocean City buses begin spring schedule April 4
OCEAN CITY – Town of Ocean City buses will operate on spring schedule beginning on Monday, April 4. Municipal buses will run on a 15-minute schedule from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. and every 30 minutes from 10 p.m. until 6 a.m. Passengers can ride on Ocean City buses for just $3 a day or… Read more »
Burley Oak Brewery Another Step Closer to Opening
BERLIN – Although he might still be as much as two-months shy of his official grand opening, Bryan Brushmiller of Burley Oak Brewery is already making plenty of friends in the neighborhood. When he took delivery of additional brewing equipment this month he asked his across the street neighbors at Croppers Towing if they’d help… Read more »
SU earns national honors for teaching partnerships with Worcester County schools
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 »
Chesapeake Utilities may expand natural gas service to Worcester County
DOVER, Del. — Chesapeake Utilities Corp. announced Friday that it is exploring natural gas service to Worcester County as a result of increasing community interest. “The people of Worcester County are asking for clean burning natural gas now because of its cost relative to alternative fuels, as well as its environmentally friendly features,” said Stephen… Read more »
Chesapeake Announces Plans for Worcester
Dover — Chesapeake Utilities Corporation announced today that it is exploring natural gas service to Worcester County, Maryland as a result of increasing community interest. “The people of Worcester County are asking for clean burning natural gas now because of its cost relative to alternative fuels, as well as its environmentally friendly features,” said Stephen… Read more »
The Mayor isn't at the Heart of the Atlantic Hotel Windows Issue
At this week’s Berlin Town Council meeting there was an amount of ire, some of it deserved, directed at Gee Williams for his decision to ignore calls to force the Atlantic Hotel ownership to tear out the windows installed without the permission of the historic district commission. The question isn’t whether Williams overstepped his bounds,… Read more »