WCPS Board of Education approves budget

By Morgan Pilz, Staff Writer (Feb. 27, 2020) The Worcester County Board of Education on Tuesday, Feb. 18, approved an operating budget that allows for salary increases as well as an increase for retir...

Art of pARTy delivered bargain on great food

For the money, last Friday’s Art of the pARTy fundraiser at the Atlantic Hotel in Berlin had to be one of the best deals around for area foodies. Had another $20 been added to the ticket price of $4...

Carozza addresses fatal car accident on 113, CAFO bill

By Elizabeth Bonin, Staff Writer (Feb. 27, 2020) Sen. Mary Beth Carozza (R-38) addressed two constituent concerns last week – the recent fatal crash south of Berlin and proposed regulations regardin...

Number Talks math program for K-12

By Morgan Pilz, Staff Writer (Feb. 27, 2020) Two math teachers and the Coordinator of Instruction provided a presentation depicting how solving math problems mentally can create problem solving studen...

Showell Elementary School construction moving quickly

By Morgan Pilz, Staff Writer (Feb. 27, 2020) The 16th update regarding the construction of the new Showell Elementary School provided insight on current projects for the school during the monthly Worc...

OP Golf considers video simulator

By Greg Ellison (Feb. 27, 2020) Besides bolstering marketing capabilities at the Ocean Pines Golf Course in light of the clubhouse construction project, the association’s recently approved budget fo...

OPA Clubs Committee raises function issue

By Greg Ellison (Feb. 27, 2020) Defining its roles and purposes dominated the discussion at the Feb. 20 OPA Clubs Committee meeting because of concerns involving food and beverage operations. Committe...

Matt Ortt sets budget based on realities

A few rainy weekends and projections mean nothing By Greg Ellison (Feb. 27, 2020) Anticipating summer weather conditions not quite as good as last year’s amazingly sunny weeks, Ocean Pines Beach Clu...

Cricket Center has canine lobbyist

Facility’s support dog goes to Annapolis as advocate in child abuse legislation By Greg Ellison (Feb. 27, 2020) After providing primarily visual testimony before both Maryland legislative chambers e...

Knock-your-socks-off bread pudding recipe

By Paul Suplee If I ever approach you with a plate of food and say something akin to, “Try this. It’s stupid,” that means that I am fully confident that you will relish in the decision. In this ...