(April 13, 2017) The Berlin Town Council on Monday approved the first phase of an estimated $120,000 project to restore Baker Street, the last oyster shell road in the town. The town will pay $20,000 for design work, to be done by Salisbury engineering firm Davis, Bowen & Friedel Inc., to start the project. Several… Read more »

(April 13, 2017) The Berlin Youth Club took a two-hour field trip to Worcester Technical High School in Newark on Monday to learn about the free vocational programs available to them, as soon as next year. Nineteen students, boys and girls, all 12-15 years old from Stephen Decatur Middle School, started in the culinary arts… Read more »

(April 13, 2017) A seemingly small change to the aquatics schedule in Ocean Pines set off a firestorm last week and the directors have called a special meeting today, Thursday, to discuss the controversy. Resident Gary Miller, a member of both the clubs and aquatics advisory committees, noticed the change in the spring/summer issue of… Read more »

(April 6, 2017) The sixth annual Susan G. Komen Foundation’s Race for the Cure takes place Saturday, on the Ocean City Boardwalk, to raise awareness and funds for breast cancer research. “It’s an opportunity to celebrate those who have survived breast cancer, honor those who are living with breast cancer and remember those we have… Read more »

(April 6, 2017) Nine students from Pocomoke High School were honored by the Pocomoke Rotary Club during its 35th annual 4 Way Test Banquet last Monday. Students were recognized for exhibiting character traits associated with the Rotary International’s 4 Way Test, which poses the following questions: Is it the truth; Is it fair to all… Read more »

(April 6, 2017) Changing the world one mind at a time is the aim of a mural project being produced by the Foreign Language Club at Stephen Decatur High School. French teacher Darlene McCann, who moderates the language club, said the “Art in Society” project traces back several years. “I had a group of these… Read more »

(April 6, 2017) The Fourth annual Spring Festival in Pocomoke this Saturday has a little something for everybody. The festival, which is hosted by the Downtown Pocomoke Association, will take place from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and is free to the public. Karah Lacey, Pocomoke economic development coordinator, said Market Street between Front Street… Read more »

(April 6, 2017) Four teachers, who are new to Worcester County, presented school system strengths compared to their previous places of employment during the monthly school board meeting on March 21. The teachers expressed how Worcester County fosters growth with high expectations and opportunities to do what is best for students. In addition, administrative staff… Read more »

(April 6, 2017) Hundreds of Berlin Little Leaguers will march down Main Street during a season-opening parade on Saturday that’s been a tradition in the town for a decade. Parade organizer Jocelyn Snelsire said more than 500 boys and girls signed up to play baseball and softball with Berlin Little League this year. She expects… Read more »

(April 6, 2017) Back-to-back art and gardening events have been scheduled by the Lower Shore Land Trust for Friday, April 7 and Saturday, April 8. From 5-8 p.m. Friday, area watercolor artist and retired biology professor, Ellen Lawler, will be on hand at the Lower Shore Land Trust with a sampling of her bird and wildlife… Read more »