Decision makers hurting our county Editor, Residents should know that the Worcester County Commissioners are being incredibly short-sighted and setting up our schools for future failures if they continue down this path of politicizing education in our county. It isn’t (just) that Worcester County teachers are paid the lowest in the state(marylandpublicschools.org), or that our… Read more »
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UPDATE: Comcast officials report outages in Berlin have been fixed
After residents in Berlin urged to report outages, Comcast officials say that the company has addressed internet issues within the town.
Ocean Pines Association board hopefuls outline reasons for seeking board seats
Three Ocean Pines residents — Amy Peck, Sherrie Clifford, and Jerry Murphy— have thrown their hats into the ring to challenge incumbents Rick Farr and Jeff Heavner for the two available seats on the association’s Board of Directors.
Ocean Pines Association Board incumbents want more time in office
Ocean Pines Association incumbents Rick Farr and Jeff Heavner defend their positions on the Ocean Pines Association’s Board of Directors as the election for the governing body’s two available seats nears.
Worcester County artists to display works at Berlin library through June
Through June, work by Worcester County Arts Council artists Kathy Gibson and Becky Simonds—as well as pieces they collaborated on — will be on display in the second-floor gallery at the Berlin branch of the Worcester County Library.
Worcester County couple opens shaved ice shop off Route 611
Worcester Preparatory graduates and husband and wife team Luke and Madison Buas recently opened Snow Daze, a shaved ice stand on 611 in the former Build Your Own Cookie space.
Snow Hill still dealing with impacts of silo fire
Though officials maintain air quality is not in unhealthy levels, Snow Hill residents are still experiencing impacts from a simmering grain bin fire that broke out nearly two weeks ago.
Berlin eyeing accessory dwelling unit permissions
As a state task force prepares to address accessory dwelling units such as in-law suites and tiny homes, Berlin planning officials are trying to determine what, if any, type of the construction should be permitted in town.
Worcester schools superintendent concerned about resignations
Worcester County Superintendent of Schools Lou Taylor is concerned about an unusual number of resignations within the system as the 2024-25 academic year comes to an end.
Divided vote decides Pocomoke basketball court name
The basketball courts under renovation at Pocomoke Middle School will be known as Warrior Courts at Stephen H. Long Memorial Park following a split County Commissioners vote last week.