(May 5, 2016) Looking for new ways to address the spread of illegal opioid use, which, has contributed to an increase in heroin and other opioid overdoses, the Worcester County Health Department recently began conducting a series of classes on how to administer the life-saving drug, Naloxone. Kim Poole, a behavioral health and addictions program… Read more »
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Feasting on dinner of tasty sirloin filets
(Reprinted from March 6, 2014 issue) I love my children so much that I decided to call a snow day on our youngest daughter’s 13th birthday. Not only was it a great snow day, but it was in March. I’ll do what I can to make my kids happy. I’m sure I’ll have to pay… Read more »
Ocean Pines will host spring biking and skating event
(April 28, 2016) Children ages 8 and older and their parents are encouraged to grab their bikes, skateboards or walking shoes and head to the Ocean Pines Recreation and Parks Department’s second annual Spring Bicycle Expo, Skate Demo & Pedestrian Info Event Day on Sunday, May 1 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at White… Read more »
Letters to the Editor
(April 28, 2016) The Berlin mayor and Town Council discussed the following items during a public meeting at town hall on Monday: Cannery update Electric Utilities Director Tim Lawrence said all lots in Cannery Village, save four, now had electricity. Planning Director Dave Engelhart said certificates of occupancy had been issued for many of the… Read more »
AGH, Cricket Ctr. make budget plea
(April 28, 2016) Two more Berlin area nonprofits sought inclusion in town government’s FY 17 budget Monday night by making presentations to the mayor and council. Michael Franklin, president of Atlantic General Hospital, addressed the council first and reiterated the points he had made in a January presentation, when he talked about the hospital’s improved… Read more »
Berlin Little League play: week
(April 28, 2016) Last weekend, Berlin Little Leaguers continued into their third week of the new season, including a slew of baseball and softball games. Major League Softball Delmar 12 Berlin Hurricanes 3 In facing what may be the toughest team in local Little League softball, the Hurricanes went down on a beautiful Tuesday… Read more »
Dualization will be boon
Of all the economic development efforts being directed to mid- and lower Worcester County, nothing will be of greater benefit than the completion of Route 113’s expansion to a four-lane highway. To be sure, making the county’s deadliest highway safer has always been the goal, and Gov. Larry Hogan’s announcement last Friday that funding has… Read more »
Assateague Alliance hosts ‘Archaeology’ program, April 30
(April 28, 2016) Assateague Island Alliance (AIA), the Friends Group of Assateague Island National Seashore (ASIS), presents “Archaeology and History of Assateague and Sinepuxent Neck,” Saturday April 30 at 11 a.m. Meet for coffee and refreshments at 10:30 a.m. prior to the program. Discover the rich history of these areas through the perspective of Aaron… Read more »
Pines Executive Council meeting sparsely attended
(April 28, 2016) With just three of 12 Ocean Pines advisory committees sending representatives to the twice-yearly meeting of the executive council, the business portion of the session did not last long, roughly 20 minutes. Public comments, however, doubled that runtime and focused on communication issues between the board of directors and its advisory groups…. Read more »
Search committee offers assistance
(April 28, 2016) The Ocean Pines Search Committee has a message for anyone considering a run for the association’s board of directors: we’re here to help. Last Tuesday evening, the committee held an informational meeting in the community center last Thursday evening with the hope that several homeowners might be enticed to file before the… Read more »