(Sept. 21, 2017) Although hard financial numbers are still forthcoming, early indicators appear positive for reviving the bottom line at Winter Quarters Golf Course in Pocomoke. The fate of the 45-acre course, in operation since 1934, was hotly debated prior to approval of Pocomoke’s fiscal year 2018 budget on June 19. Although financial losses… Read more »
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Pocomoke issues progress report on abandoned props.
(Sept. 21, 2017) Code Enforcement Officer Jon Hill provided an update on violation notices sent to four vacated residences in early August during the Snow Hill Council meeting, last Monday. Since approving the Vacant and Blighted Building Registration ordinance in July, the town has identified more than 50 properties that fit the criteria. The first… Read more »
Open Paint opens up communities of east, west Berlin
(Sept. 21, 2107) Close to 100 people attended a first-of-its-kind Open Paint and Community Potluck event, Saturday at the Germantown School Community Heritage Center in Berlin. Guests brought boxes of fried chicken, trays of fresh fruit, platefuls of baked goods and other goodies, and took turns painting on several panels that will eventually be hung… Read more »
Report: Investigation occurred at OPA administration building
(Sept. 21, 2017) The Ocean Pines Police, the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office and the Worcester County Office of the State’s Attorney conducted an investigation of possible missing funds at the Ocean Pines Administration building last Thursday, multiple sources reported this week. Asked to comment, Lt. Edward C. Schreier with the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office sent… Read more »
Ocean Pines Dir. Brett Hill resigns
(Sept. 21, 2017) Former interim general manager and political lightning rod Brett Hill resigned from the Ocean Pines Association Board of Directors last Friday, leaving the directors to decide who will replace him just six weeks into the board’s new year. Board President Doug Parks confirmed he received a letter of resignation from Hill last… Read more »
Lobster is the right amount of self respect
I have two sides when it comes to lobster; the first says “Self, you have way too much self-respect to spend that sort of money on food.” Then the second side kicks in, as though mirroring the first from the other shoulder as you see portrayed in so many devil/angel skits on TV and in… Read more »
County honorees recognized for positive volunteer spirit
(Sept. 14, 2017) Volunteers are the heart of the community, and in late August the Worcester County Commissioners joined Volunteer Services Manager Kelly Brinkley for the Volunteer Spirit of Worcester County awards dinner to recognize nine individuals and groups whose contributions add to the quality of life here. Those present were nominated by their peers… Read more »
Furnace Town Folk School offers multitude of classes
(Sept. 14, 2017) Furnace Town Living Heritage Village announced the launch of the Furnace Town Folk School with $4,750 in grant support from the Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore and Worcester County Arts Council. The Folk School offers classes in broom making, weaving and printing with plans to expand the program in 2018 to… Read more »
MSO ‘Reaching Higher’ during 20th season
(Sept. 14, 2017) The Mid-Atlantic Symphony Orchestra, the only professional symphony orchestra on Maryland’s Eastern Shore, kicks off its 20th anniversary season, “Reaching Ever Higher,” this year. Performances are scheduled for the Todd Performing Arts Center at Chesapeake College in Wye Mills, on Thursday, Sept. 28 at 7:30 p.m.; the French Embassy in Washington, D.C.,… Read more »
Pets on Wheels, AGH launch Animal Assisted Therapy pgm.
(Sept. 14, 2017) Atlantic General Hospital in partnership with Pets on Wheels of Delmarva is now providing animal assisted therapy to patients who request it as part of an integrative therapies initiative within the hospital and health system. Animal Assisted Therapy (AAT) is a type of therapy that involves animals as a form of treatment…. Read more »