Thoughts From The Publisher’s Desk – May 28, 2021

It’s been compelling to watch the happenings at Town Hall in Berlin of late. Mayor Zack Tyndall appears to be on an island these days over the budget with staff, division heads and council memb...

Assateague Coastal Trust Begins Weekly Water Quality Testing

BERLIN – The Assateague Coastal Trust, the local Waterkeeper Alliance affiliate, and the Assateague Coastkeeper began water quality monitoring of the Maryland Coastal Bays this week.Sampling an...

The Adventures Of Fatherhood – May 28, 2021

The thought of a “sleepover” makes me cringe.Having some buddies over for the night was one of Beckett’s wishes for his birthday earlier this month. Talks evolved from questions abou...

Wicomico Transportation Priorities Outlined

SALISBURY – The extension of an airport runway, the relocation of a weigh station and a feasibility study for the Salisbury bypass continue to top the county’s list of priority transportat...

Safe Boating Reminders Issued With Season Here

OCEAN CITY — With the arrival of Memorial Day weekend and the kick-off to the summer season, the resort’s waterways could be just as crowded as the roadways, and the need for safety is jus...

Governor Vetoes Bill With Major Impact On County Jail

BERLIN — Governor Larry Hogan on Wednesday vetoed a key piece of legislation passed by the General Assembly this year with major financial implications for Worcester County.House Bill 16, passed...

Brown Box Theatre Announces Upcoming Tour Dates

BERLIN — Brown Box Theatre Project, a Boston-based outdoor Shakespeare touring company, announced this month its 10th year of free Shakespeare with the troupe’s largest tour to date.After ...

Meekins Named Conference Player Of Year

BERLIN- Former Stephen Decatur standout Justin Meekins, now a senior at Salisbury University, last week was named the Coast-to-Coast Conference (C2C) Player of the Year after leading the Seagulls to ...

Worcester Schools Outline New Blended Learning Program

NEWARK – School system officials this week announced plans for a new virtual learning program to be offered in the coming school year.Superintendent Lou Taylor advised parents Tuesday that the W...

Suspended Sentence For Suspect In Armed Robbery Last Summer

OCEAN CITY — The last of four suspects charged in a gunpoint robbery on the Boardwalk last August was sentenced to five years in jail, all of which was suspended but the 163 days he served await...