(Feb. 5, 2015) Composer Charles Albert Tindley is the first Berliner to get the spotlight at the town’s Visitor’s Center on 14 South Main Street. The center, with the help of the Calvin B. Taylor House, is presenting a Tindley exhibit in honor of Black History Month. The idea was hatched by Main Street Coordinator… Read more »
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Pines resolution ‘hot topic’ as residents question rules
(Feb. 5, 2015) Ocean Pines Resolution M-02 became a hot topic of debate during a public meeting on Thursday, Jan. 29. The resolution, currently listed under review, “establishes policies for all Ocean Pines amenities,” according to the community’s website. Information on the site said the resolution was submitted for board review, and the board directed… Read more »
Tree trimming to begin on Ocean Pines Parkway
(Feb. 5, 2015) Starting Feb. 9, Ocean Pines Association has contracted a licensed tree expert to trim trees along both sides of Ocean Parkway and the median from the North Gate to the entrance to the Point. The objective is to elevate trees to a height of 15-20 feet and cut back long, low hanging… Read more »
‘Persons of interest’ sought by police in Berlin vandalism
(Feb. 5, 2015) Police have several “persons of interest” in the Jan. 25 vandalism spree in downtown Berlin, although no arrests appeared to be pending as of mid-week. Berlin Police Chief Arnold Downing said law enforcement personnel continue to follow up on several leads concerning the incident, which involved at least 30 automobiles and three… Read more »
Golf management debate in Ocean Pines going public
(Feb. 5, 2015) Looking to provide a little clarity on the future of the golf course, the Ocean Pines Association Board of Directors announced a public meeting on Saturday, Feb. 14, when three companies will present their pitch to manage the course. Current management Billy Casper Golf, Salisbury collective Haley/Marshall and Lincoln, Neb. group Landscapes… Read more »
School officials: race not an issue
(Feb. 5, 2015) School officials took a two-fold approach to a trio of incidents involving Stephen Decatur High School students last week, urging tolerance and respect from students and parents on one hand, while condemning what they saw as the inflammatory coverage by local media on the other. Coordinator of Public Relations for Worcester County… Read more »
Duck fat fries pair well with remoulade
Previously published in Jan. 30, 2014 Bayside Gazette Every now and then we see something in class that brings back vivid memories associated with food; memories rushing through our minds as images just seem to come together in our imagination. Recently, as one of our students, Bob, made a fresh remoulade, I tasted it… Read more »
WPS students perform well in chess tourney
(Jan. 29, 2015) Worcester Prep fifth grade students Pranay Sanwal and Ayush Batra were honored for their prowess at the game of chess during the Maryland Scholastic Chess Association Tournament in Baltimore. The boys from the Worcester Preparatory School Chess Club competed against young chess enthusiasts from all over the region; approximately 250 students participated… Read more »
Go Red for Women to raise awareness of heart disease
(Jan. 29, 2015) Heart disease is the No. 1 killer of women, causing one in three deaths each year. The American Heart Association started Go Red for Women to shine a light on this disease and show the many ways women can be heart healthy. The Tri-County Go Red Committee, which consists of Atlantic General… Read more »
Coastal Hospice hosts volunteer training course
(Jan. 29, 2015) Coastal Hospice & Palliative Care is offering an introduction and training course for anyone interested in volunteering at the nonprofit organization that serves Dorchester, Somerset, Wicomico and Worcester counties. Coastal Hospice depends on a staff of volunteers to fulfill its mission. Patient volunteers offer comfort and companionship to patients and their families,… Read more »