(Jan. 29, 2015) Beach Lacrosse Club will be entering its 22nd season of youth recreational lacrosse in March and registration is now open. Beach Lacrosse is the original youth lacrosse program in Worcester County and was founded in 1994, providing the first spring season of organized youth recreational lacrosse on the Lower Eastern Shore. To… Read more »
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Intersection at Hobbs Road and Rt. 50 in Salis. to close Jan. 30
(Jan. 29, 2015) The intersection of Route 50 at Hobbs Road (just east of the Salisbury bypass) in Salisbury will be temporarily closed to traffic for multiple 15-minute intervals to enable Delmarva Power to install new power lines on a nearby overhead structure. The temporary lane closures will occur on Friday, Jan. 30, between midnight… Read more »
Registration now open for ‘15 Coastal Lacrosse Club
(Jan. 29, 2015) The 2015 Coastal Lacrosse season is right around the corner and registration is now open. Practices are scheduled to begin March 2, weather permitting and games will begin the weekend of March 22. Coastal Lacrosse Club is looking forward to a fantastic seventh season. Organizers hope to see numbers grow as they… Read more »
AARP offers free tax prep help in Worcester County
(Jan. 29, 2015) AARP is once again offering free tax preparation for this year’s tax season starting Monday, Feb 2 in Ocean Pines, Ocean City, Snow Hill, Pocomoke and Ocean Pines from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday: Worcester County Library, Ocean Pines Branch, 11107 Cathell Road, Berlin, Md. 21811, 410-208-4014. Call 410-213-1608 for appointment. … Read more »
Community Foundation offers grant program
(Jan. 29, 2015) The Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore is offering grant opportunities through its Community Needs Grant Program and local nonprofit organizations are urged to apply. The deadline for application submissions is Sunday, Feb. 1, with grants being awarded in mid-October. This grant program has a $5,000 maximum award. These competitive grants… Read more »
Local Jacoski gets ‘Ultimate’ second season
(Jan. 29, 2015) While it’s not our biggest or most popular achievement, Ultimate Frisbee is an American sport and as it gains popularity, Americans are in increasing demand to coach, mentor and play. Before the advent of plastic discs, a similar game was played on college campuses as early as 1942, but Wikipedia credits the… Read more »
Noel Community collecting blankets, hats, gloves, socks
(Jan. 29, 2015) The Noel Community will continue its outreach program this year during the cold winter months. The organization is asking members of the community to open their hearts and share the gift of warmth this Valentine’s Day during its 13th annual gLOVEs drive. The Noel Community is seeking donations of new gloves, hats,… Read more »
Welcome Center welcomes new biz
(Jan. 29, 2015) Once it was a train store, then a small town chamber of commerce with a few spaces for artists, then it was an evolving visitor’s center. Today, the building at 14 South Main Street in Berlin is referred to as the Welcome Center, and its uses continues to grow as several new… Read more »
OPA board ‘no comment’ as Sandpiper standstill continues
(Jan. 29, 2015) Sandpiper Energy converted Berlin infrastructure from propane to natural gas in 2014 and now the company is nearing completion of similar upgrades in West Ocean City. Systems in Ocean Pines, however, remain in limbo as the company and community officials continue to struggle to reach an agreement. “The negotiations are ongoing,” Jim… Read more »
COUNTY BRIEFS
(Jan. 29, 2015) The Worcester County Commissioners also discussed the following issues during the Jan. 20 meeting. Excursion train The commissioners approved funding for the Phase II study of the excursion train proposed to connect Berlin and Snow Hill. This study will offer a detailed business plan and an economic impact analysis that includes… Read more »