(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 »
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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 »
Pines cmte. still holding out hope for Manklin
(April 28, 2016) John McNult, chairman of the Ocean Pines Association Racquet Sports Committee, said he and others on that advisory board have worked hard to bring several planned improvements to the Manklin Meadows Racquet Sports Complex to light. “We got the point where it went out for an RFP [request for proposals] and we… Read more »
‘Salad table’ demonstration to highlight Pocomoke garden
(April 28, 2016) Maryland 4-H Youth Development, a University of Maryland Extension program, will present a salad table demonstration at the Pocomoke Downtown Community Garden on Thursday, May 5. The free program, scheduled from 5-6:30 p.m., will show participants how to create an elevated garden that can extend the growing season, as well as prevent… Read more »
Trio of honors for Pocomoke High School, students
(April 28, 2016) Pocomoke High School had a moment in the sun at Tuesday’s County Commissioner meeting with a student, a sports team and a top administrator receiving honors for notable achievements. First on the hit parade was Pocomoke High School senior Ethan Taylor, who just completed a stint as the Worcester County’s page to… Read more »
Berlin Fire Co. will get budget work session
(April 28, 2016) Each year, during budget season, the town of Berlin holds separate workshops for the main part of budget, the general fund, and for the utilities portion of its fiscal year plan. Now, it appears the Berlin Fire Company will also get a separate budget work session, Monday, May 2, at 6:30 p.m…. Read more »