(Aug. 31, 2017) School officials said six Pocomoke seniors would not have graduated from high school last spring had it not been for the Digital Academy program, which allows students to work at their own pace to complete their required coursework through the computer program, GradPoint. The program was created for students who are in… Read more »
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First Friday goes highbrow for Shakespeare
(Aug. 31, 2017) September’s Snow Hill Arts on the River First Friday event will provide an evening rich with cultural experiences including wine, artisan cheese and theater from 5-8 p.m. Thespians from Brown Box Theatre will descend upon Sturgis Park for a free performance of William Shakespeare’s “Hamlet” at 7:30 p.m. Bring your own lawn… Read more »
Brown Box brings ‘Hamlet’ to county
(Aug. 31, 2017) Brown Box Theatre Project returns for a seventh year of Free Outdoor Shakespeare with its largest and most ambitious production yet. The troupe’s much-anticipated presentation of “Hamlet” will enjoy a four-week tour to 17 outdoor venues throughout Delmarva Aug. 31 to Sept. 23. Brown Box’s annual tradition will continue the company’s mission… Read more »
Help for hurricane victims
As is the custom in these parts when tragedy strikes elsewhere, northern Worcester County residents are preparing to do what they can to help the victims of Hurricane Harvey. Following this tradition is one of the few times when it is perfectly acceptable to say, “That’s how we’ve always done it.” One reason for our… Read more »
Shamrock Realty to host drive for hurricane victims
(Aug. 31, 2017) Shamrock Realty Group will be holding a children’s clothing drive for the victims of Hurricane Harvey at its offices located at 11049 Racetrack Road, Ocean Pines, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sept. 1-17. Agents in the Ocean Pines office have been greatly affected by the images of the flooding and destruction… Read more »
Berlin Briefs
(Aug. 31, 2017) The Berlin Mayor and Council discussed the following items during a meeting at Town Hall on Monday: Energy assistance Finance Director Natalie Saleh said SHORE UP! has funds to help residents throughout the Eastern Shore pay for electric bills. Money is also available for things such as fixing air conditioners and windows…. Read more »
Slight delay in William St. stormwater work
(Aug. 31, 2017) Stormwater improvements on William Street in Berlin hit a small snag and will pause for a few days, as town officials gather information for the state. Town Administrator Laura Allen said officials from the State Highway Administration asked for some additional information on the project before signing off, causing the delay. “We’re… Read more »
Miller forming committee on adult-only pool
(Aug. 31, 2017) The unpopular decision in July to open the formerly adults-only “Oasis” pool in Ocean Pines to people of all ages continues to be a sore subject with many in the community. With that in mind, resident Gary Miller has decided to form a committee to consider ways to return that status. Citing… Read more »
After school programs in Snow Hill
(Aug. 31, 2017) Worcester County Recreation & Parks will once again host a variety of after school programs from 3:30-5:30 p.m. this fall at the Worcester County Recreation Center in Snow Hill. Transportation will be available for students attending Snow Hill Middle and Elementary schools. After School Tennis will take place on Mondays from Sept…. Read more »
‘Dutch’ threats of director continue
(Aug. 31, 2017) Roelof “Dutch” Oostveen, a man who grew up under Nazi occupation in the Netherlands, threatened a newly elected member of the Ocean Pines Association Board of Directors last Friday and repeatedly referred to the woman, Dr. Colette Horn, as Gestapo. Oostveen was first to the microphone during the public comments portion of… Read more »