The weather forecast for October 16, in Ocean City, Maryland is:
[forecast]- 10/04/2014
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Worcester Girls Beat Dragons, Clippers
BERLIN- Worcester Prep’s girls’ varsity tennis team remained unbeaten this week with a pair of wins over Salisbury School and Bennett. Last Friday, the Mallards blanked the Dragons, 5-0, behind strong individual and doubles performances. Tatkjana Kondraschow, Sonya Walker and Hannah Esham each won single matches for Worcester against Salisbury School. In the doubles matches, the team of Natalie Twilley and Erika Smith won their match, as did the … READ MORE
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County Liquor Operation Expects 25% Revenue Dip After Sunset Clause Kicks In
SNOW HILL — With the Sunset Provision on the horizon, the Worcester County Department of Liquor Control (DLC) is predicting a loss of about 25 percent of wholesale business when the provision comes into effect this July. It’s a big hit to the department, but less than the county initially feared and the expectation is that buying from the county will still be important for many alcoholic beverage license … READ MORE
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Thoughts From The Publisher’s Desk
Major changes to the local liquor industry will take place the first of July when the county’s monopoly over wholesale liquor purchases ends. This has been a long time coming and it’s a good thing overall. With the market opening up July 1, license holders have until the end of the month to submit their intentions in writing to test the open market to the county’s Department of Liquor … READ MORE
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Local Legislators Weigh In On ‘Challenging Session’
BERLIN — With the minimum wage, decriminalizing marijuana and other weighty statewide issues dominating the General Assembly as the session expired on Monday, several other bills followed closely in Worcester and across the Lower Shore either made it through or did not see the light of day. While there were few bills circulated during the session this year specifically tailored to Worcester and the Lower Shore, there were dozens … READ MORE
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Showell Elementary Students Use Toothpicks And Marshmallows To Build 3D Shapes
Mrs. Mears’ kindergartners at Showell Elementary used toothpicks and marshmallows to build 3D shapes. Pictured are Lukash McLaughlin and Emily Hose.
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Capital Project Plan Outlined For City Council
SALISBURY — The Salisbury City Council got its first look at the new five-year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) this week. The plan will cover FY15 through FY19 and includes big expenses for things like water and sewer, storm water management and street repair, though as a planning document none of those costs are set in stone yet. In reviewing the CIP, Tom Stevenson, city administrator, focused Monday on the … READ MORE
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Spotlight on Coast Kids; Assateague Coastal Trust
Summer is coming! It sure does feel good to say that and have it actually be true! It’s finally safe to say that the snow is behind us, and while we aren’t quite ready to hit the beach in bathing suits we are ready to start planning our summer activities. For those of you with kids (or with kids coming to visit you this summer) we highly suggest considering … READ MORE -
Practical Questions Confuse State’s Pot Decriminalization; Shore Reps Voted Against Bill
BERLIN — State lawmakers this week passed legislation that will decriminalize simple possession of marijuana, making it an offense akin to a traffic citation, but the jury is still out on the possible repercussions down on the street level. The Maryland General Assembly this week passed legislation that will make the possession of less than 10 grams of marijuana a civil offense with a citation that can be paid … READ MORE
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County Liquor Operation Expects 25% Revenue Dip After Sunset Clause Kicks In
SNOW HILL — With the Sunset Provision on the horizon, the Worcester County Department of Liquor Control (DLC) is predicting a loss of about 25 percent of wholesale business when the provision comes into effect this July. It’s a big hit to the department, but less than the county initially feared and the expectation is that buying from the county will still be important for many alcoholic beverage license … READ MORE
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Strawberry &Blackberry Gluten-Free Pancakes | Farm Foodie Fitness
Spring is desperately trying to get here! That means fresh fruits are right around the corner and we’re almost into strawberry season in my area, almost! Here’s a play off my families Sunday Tradition. Gluten-free pancakes and I let the kids pick what to put in them. They grab their antiqued painted stools, wooden spoons in hands, and just like …
