(March 16, 2017) About 50 people were evacuated from the Worcester County Health Department on Healthway Drive in Berlin on Wednesday when a man wearing a knapsack stood in the lobby and announced he was going to detonate a device and kill everyone. Berlin Police Lt. J.D. Lawson police were called at about 11 a.m…. Read more »
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Pocomoke nature trail on path to becoming reality
(March 16, 2017) Updating a riverside nature trail in Pocomoke City’s Cypress Park is inching closer to reality, following the State Highway Administration’s initial approval of a $40,000 grant application through the National Recreation Trails Program last month. City Manager/City Attorney Ernie Crofoot reviewed the award letter and memorandum of understanding for a more than… Read more »
Memories and music at Blues Jam
(March 16, 2017) With a palpable sense of loss in the air, the 10th annual Snow Hill Blues Jam drew a packed house last Saturday, bonding many of those in attendance with vivid memories of departed past participants. Two of the creative sparks who helped launch the event recently passed away – guitarist Mike Armstrong… Read more »
Election reforms likely coming to Ocean Pines
(March 16, 2017) Because of controversy over how votes were counted during the last Ocean Pines election, Ocean Pines Association officials are considering some rule changes for this year’s contest. Director Slobodan Trendic, the chairman of the elections committee, proposed several changes to Resolution M-06, which governs elections in the community, during a board meeting… Read more »
New Berlin library in final stage of planning
(March 16, 2017) The new Berlin branch of the Worcester County Library will be open next summer, library officials said at the Berlin Mayor and Council meeting on Monday. The council unanimously approved a waiver of permit fees for the library and labor costs associated with electrical installation, a combined value of $26,727. Councilman Dean… Read more »
Got leftovers? Everything goes in frittatas
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 »
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 »