Worcester Prep began 44th school year earlier this month

BERLIN–Worcester Prep opened for its 44th year with students and teachers ready to work together on new challenges in learning. The theme for 2013-2014 ...

Place fried eggs atop breakfast has dish

On any other day, I would be happy to write about a heavy breakfast item. But at the moment, I am sitting and wishing I could instead be walking off today’s lunch — a tasty regional sp...

Berlin presents Fiddler's Convention this weekend

BERLIN—Fiddlers of various stripes are preparing to take the stage as Berlin’s 21st annual Fiddler’s Convention begins on Sept. 20. The sponsor list for the two-day bluegrass mu...

Commission meets with new Berlin director

BERLIN— The Berlin Planning Commission approved requests for plans for a new commercial structure, the subdivision of a lot on Branch Street and a boundary adjustment on South Main Street a...

Chesapeake Wildfowl Expo presented by Ward Museum

SALISBURY–The Ward Museum of Wildfowl Art, Salisbury University, will host the 16th annual Chesapeake Wildfowl Expo, Saturday, Oct. 12. This event pays tribute to old decoys while encourag...

Childcare provider wants to expand business

BERLIN— After a chance encounter in the local Wal-Mart parking lot with state officials recruiting local entrepreneurs, a business owner could realize one of her dreams. Sheneka Nichols, a ...

Retirement myths including money needed, discussed

Following are some “untruths” about retirement that I’ve observed over the years. You will not need as much money during retirement as you do now. The general rule of thumb says...

Worcester Co. Arts Council to offer fall classes

BERLIN–Fall classes for children and teens are being offered by the Worcester County Arts Council in Berlin including mixed media collage and artful inspiration. For more information, contac...

Furnace Town will continue to offer interpretive program

SNOW HILL— Harrison Senior Living, with locations in Maryland, Delaware and Pennsylvania, is supporting The Spinner’s House located at Furnace Town in Snow Hill. Through supporters su...

Md. Initiative aims to create new state

If Scott Strzelczyk has his way, Maryland’s iconic shape — stretching from the mountains around Deep Creek Lake to the Atlantic coast and creeping alongside the nation’s capital a...