(March 10, 2016) For two consecutive years, local robotics team Titanium Wrecks has earned spots in the FIRST World Championships robotics competition in St. Louis. This year, it hopes to make it three in a row. Last Thursday, the squad (T-Wrecks for short) showed off its latest creation to several dozen delighted children enrolled in… Read more »
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Wor. County offers free emergency training
(March 3, 2016) Worcester County Emergency Services (WCES) invites the public to participate in a free, eight-session Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) course in Newark. The training takes place in the Community Center at the Fire Training Center on Tuesdays from 6:30-9:30 p.m. from March 8-April 26, with Cardiopulmonary Response (CPR) and Automatic External Defibrillator… Read more »
WCCW celebrates Women’s History Month
(March 3, 2016) March is designated Women’s History Month to encourage citizens to take this occasion to learn more about the history and accomplishments of women in America. The Worcester County Commission for Women will be celebrating Women’s History Month at a luncheon on Wednesday, March 16 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the… Read more »
Patrick Miller builds offshore reef
(March 3, 2016) Patrick Miller, of Boy Scouts of America Troop 225, sponsored by Ocean City Elks Lodge #2645, achieved the rank of Eagle Scout on Nov. 1. For Miller’s project, he planned all aspects of and built an offshore reef for marine life. The bass grounds site was selected with the assistance of Capt…. Read more »
For voters, how it happens not as important as results
The problem with government is that most people don’t care who’s in charge, as long as they get what they want, while elected officials concern themselves first with who’s in charge and then worry about the results. Were that not the case, the nation wouldn’t be witnessing the huge mess that is Congress, which devotes… Read more »
Tractor Supply Co. donates 52 bags of cat, dog food
(March 3, 2016) The Tractor Supply Company store in Berlin donated 52 bags of pet food to feed local dogs and cats in search of forever homes. “Tractor Supply is a partner for those working hard to connect homeless pets with loving families,” said James Bolden, manager of the Berlin Tractor Supply store. “We are… Read more »
Berlin Intermediate brings back Artfest, Saturday, March 5
(March 3, 2016) Parents are encouraged to bring their children to the annual Artfest, this Saturday at Berlin Intermediate School from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., inside the cafeteria. The art department will set up 18 to 24 stations for children 4-12 years old. Stations including sculpting, painting, drawing, printmaking, music, birdhouse making, Shrinky Dinks,… Read more »
Ocean Pines Association Briefs
(March 3, 2016) The Ocean Pines Association Board of Directors approved the following items during a public meeting at the community center on Feb. 25: Minutes adjusted After approving minutes for board meetings on Jan. 19 and 20, Director Tom Terry asked for an adjustment to the Jan. 28 regular meeting minutes. “Under the section… Read more »
DAR announces competition winners at MBS
(March 3, 2016) The General Levin Winder Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution recently sponsored Junior American Citizens (JAC) Contests at Most Blessed Sacrament Catholic School in Berlin. The objective of the JAC Committee is to instill good citizenship in the youth of all races, creeds and economic backgrounds, by teaching loyalty… Read more »
Gillis Gilkerson hired to renovate Bay Terrace
(March 3, 2016) Gillis Gilkerson general contracting and construction management firms announced it has been hired to renovate Bay Terrace Garden Apartments, an affordable housing community located at 517 Bay Street in Berlin. The project is a joint venture between Severn Development Company, based in Annapolis, and Berlin Community Housing Corporation, a local nonprofit… Read more »