School board recommends new roof at SDMS

By Ally Lanasa, Staff Writer (Dec. 24, 2020) Stephen Decatur Middle School’s roof has been leaking since Tropical Storm Isaias passed by on Aug. 4 and damaged enough shingles that it’s going to co...

Ocean Pines amends employee HR policies

By Greg Ellison (Dec. 24, 2020) Ocean Pines updated its policies on use of vacation time and severance packages for association employees, while continuing to mull sick time limitations during the boa...

WCPS calendar proposals to be voted on in Feb.

By Ally Lanasa, Staff Writer (Dec. 24, 2020) The Worcester County Board of Education has two academic calendar proposals to consider for 2021-22, with both of them allowing for the possibility of atte...

Penguin Swim modified for covid

By Josh Kim, Staff Writer (Dec. 24, 2020) Join the Atlantic General Hospital Foundation for an icy dip in the Atlantic Ocean on New Year’s Day for the foundation’s 27th annual Penguin Swim fundrai...

Ocean Pines seeking Jenkins Point funding

By Greg Ellison (Dec. 24, 2020) After receiving no comment from community members, Ocean Pines will continue to work with the Maryland Coastal Bays Program to request Department of Natural Resources f...

SHA requests Rt. 376 sections be deeded from town

By Ally Lanasa, Staff Writer (Dec. 24, 2020) The Berlin Mayor and Council met virtually with State Highway Administration (SHA) officials on Dec. 17 to discuss widening Route 376 from Route 113 to Flo...

Environment committee ruminates water quality

By Greg Ellison (Dec. 24, 2020) Along with updating efforts to address the continuing presence of resident Canada geese at area ponds, the Ocean Pines Environment and Natural Assets Committee also dis...

Berlin leaders lobby for help on utility regs

Meeting with legislators concentrates on savings By Ally Lanasa, Staff Writer (Dec. 24, 2020) The Berlin Mayor and Council held a work session virtually with District 38 legislators last Thursday to d...

County in WHP lawsuit after motion withdrawn last week

By Elizabeth Bonin, Staff Writer (Dec. 24, 2020) The motion to dismiss Worcester County from the lawsuit regarding the full-time residents of White Horse Park and the White Horse Park Association has ...

Almony gets humanitarian award

By Ally Lanasa, Staff Writer (Dec. 24, 2020) Professional bodyguard Adriano “Bubba” Almony was named 2020 Humanitarian of the Year by LV Magazine for his charitable efforts on the Eastern Shore an...