New Programs Redefine Traditional ‘Vo-Tech’

NEWARK — Vo-Tech isn’t what it used to be. That’s the message teachers and administrators at Worcester Technical High School are trying to share with students as they work to promote the facilit...

Thoughts From The Publisher’s

I am skeptical of the proposal for a northern Worcester County arena, which would be home to a potential minor league ice hockey team as well as host other special events, for two reasons. One, I just...

Final Dollar General Site Plan Approved For Berlin

BERLIN – Construction on a new Dollar General in Berlin could begin as soon as this spring. The Berlin Planning Commission this week gave final site plan approval to the Dollar General proposed for ...

Who’s Playing When And Where

28th Street Pit and Pub 410-289-2020 28th St. & Coastal Hwy. Every Thursday: Locals’ Night With DJ BK   Adolfo’s 410-289-4001 13th St. & The Boardwalk, In The Beach Plaza Hotel Call F...

Legislature Overrides Hogan’s Veto Of Online Travel Tax Bill

ANNAPOLIS — A third party hotel bookings sales tax bill that Governor Larry Hogan vetoed last year will now become law after that veto was overridden by the Maryland House of Delegates and Senate on...

Voices From The Readers

OC Arts Center Should Make Everyone Proud Editor: I just received the latest copy of the newsletter of the Art League of Ocean City. As always, the design is beautiful and the content is amazing – ...

Artist Undertakes Snow Hill Studio Renovation Project

SNOW HILL – As local officials tout the potential of Snow Hill, an artist from Ohio is hoping to help spur the town’s revitalization with a new gallery on Pearl Street. Paul Volker, a well-known O...

Performing Arts Center Honored With Design Award

OCEAN CITY — The new Ocean City Performing Arts Center is gaining rave reviews from a design standpoint with the announcement of a significant industry award this week. On Tuesday, the Mayor and...

Psychologist Discusses Proper Handling Of Alarming Events; Understanding Individual Variability Key

(Editor’s Note: To listen to the entire conversation and any our previous featured interviews, click over to  http://mdcoastdispatch.com/?p=62325)   BERLIN — The fear and concern created by ...

Legislation Eyed To Localize Prosecution Of Bomb Threat To Impacted Jurisdictions

OCEAN CITY – In the wake of multiple unfounded bomb threats made to local schools over the last two weeks, Delegate Mary Beth Carozza (District 38C) has introduced a bomb threat prosecution bill in ...