Anthony Bourdain once commented on the professional walk-in in a manner in which most, if not all, professional chefs can relate. Regardless of the number of times that cooks dig through and clean the refrigerated space, every now and then you will find that one lonely pan that someone lazily crammed into a corner or… Read more »
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Pocomoke Elementary named Title I Distinguished School
The National Title I Association announced Pocomoke Elementary School (PES) has been named a National Title I Distinguished School by the Maryland State Department of Education. Pocomoke Elementary is one of up to 100 schools throughout the country that is being nationally recognized for exceptional student achievement in 2016. A project of the National Title… Read more »
Borovok and Coltellino to be showcased in WCAC exhibits
During the month of March, the Worcester County Arts Council will present exhibits featuring artwork by members Marina Borovok and Jim Coltellino. Borovok will display her paintings, while Coltellino will showcase his photo lasered art in wood and mixed media. Original watercolor painting, “Fort in San Juan,” donated by Borovok, and “Berlin,” wood engraved lasered… Read more »
Business Briefs 3/9/17
Top in sales Hileman Real Estate has announced that Bethany Drew and Terri Bradford and their “Power of 2 Team” have achieved the top sales position for 2016 among the over 1,000 members of the Coastal Association of Realtors, the professional real estate organization that serves the tri-county region. Drew and Bradford sold 152 homes… Read more »
STEM workshops offered in March and April
The Worcester County UME 4-H Youth Development Program is offering two STEM-based Home Arts workshops in March and April. The Beginner Sewing Workshop is a six-week course for youth ages 8-18, beginning Tuesday, March 14, 6-8 p.m., at St. Mary’s Episcopal Church Community Center, 18 Third Street in Pocomoke. The basics of sewing, stitching,… Read more »
WPS student wins national award
Morgan Schoch, a student at Worcester Preparatory School, was named the national sixth grade winner of the 2016 U.S. Constitution Day Poster Design Contest. Her poster was selected from thousands of submissions from around the world. The annual Constitution Day Poster Design Contest is an international competition which invites K-12 grade entrants to celebrate… Read more »
Cropper donation of $25K to benefit AGH cancer center
The Atlantic General Hospital Foundation received a $25,000 donation from Reese Cropper III, president of IMG Insurance Management Group, Inc. toward its Campaign for the Future and the development of the new Regional Cancer Care Center. The Campaign for the Future is co-chaired by long-time Atlantic General Hospital supporters and community champions, Michelle Fager and… Read more »
SonRise Church offices open on north end of Main Street
(March 9, 2017) SonRise Church has begun operations at its new home on the north end of Berlin’s Main Street, bordering Route 50. A ribbon-cutting ceremony there last Friday came almost exactly a year after the Berlin Town Council voted unanimously to rezone the 22-acre property from M-1 light industrial to B-2 shopping district…. Read more »
Anna Foultz holds fundraiser for area Girl Scout groups
Each year in March, Girl Scout Week honors the more than 100-year history of the Girl Scouts of the USA, a national nonprofit that highlights youth activities with an emphasis on community service and good citizenship. To mark the occasion locally, 91-year-old scout leader and community philanthropist Anna Foultz will host a fundraiser on Monday… Read more »
Student art takes center stage at Berlin 2nd Friday
March is student art month in Worcester County and Berlin’s 2nd Friday art stroll, from 4-8 p.m. downtown, will celebrate that with several exhibits, displays and activities featuring area children. Berlin Arts & Entertainment Committee Chairwoman Heather Layton said the earlier-than-usual start time – by one hour – than standard 2nd Fridays reflects the hope… Read more »