Way back in the early years of this decade, following the success of 2008’s Iron Man and The Incredible Hulk, Marvel released the Kenneth Branagh directed Thor. Naturally, there was some apprehension and skepticism from audiences surrounding this character. Some of this was because the character was a c-list hero, but the unexpected success of [...]
October 18, 2016, Worcester County joined the ranks of communities throughout the United States that are recognized by the National Weather Service Office (NWS) as StormReady. At the Commissioners meeting, NWS Wakefield Warning Coordination Meteorologist Bill Sammler presented the Commissioners and Worcester County Emergency Services (WCES) Director Fred Webster with StormReady Certification. “The Town of [...]
Antique quilt Do you have a quilt or coverlet made before 1950? Westside Historical Society is seeking information about old handmade quilts, preferably made in the Chesapeake Bay region. On November 5, at the Antiques and Art Appraisals Show in Mardela Springs, representatives from the Historical Society and Dr. Cindy Byrd will be offering [...]
R Hardy Rudasill receives his Salisbury Seal lapel pin from Council President Jack Heath. Photo Credit, Mayor’s Office. Salisbury – For the second time in two years, the Salisbury City Council was tasked with interviewing candidates to replace an outgoing Councilmember. This month-long process, as laid out in the charter, began with a [...]
The St. Michaels Library hosts author Jerry Sweeney who recently published A Tournament of a Distinguished White Order 5:30 p.m. Thursday, November 3 at the library. Hear how it took the author sixty years to publish a novel set during the years of the Korean War, the rise of McCarthyism and the time of the loyalty oaths. The [...]
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (October 19, 2016) – At today’s Board of Public Works meeting, Comptroller Peter Franchot announced plans to open his agency’s first remote customer call center to assist taxpayers during the 2017 tax season. The new center, which will open in early January adjacent to the existing Salisbury Branch Office at Sea Gull Square, [...]
Salisbury, MD – Muggles on the Lower Shore will be able to get a taste of Hogwarts without even having to board the train at Platform 9 ¾, as the US Quidditch Mid-Atlantic Regional Championship is coming to Wicomico County. Wicomico County Recreation, Parks & Tourism is set to host the championship Nov. 19-20. Games [...]
I visited the Maryland zoo in Baltimore this past week and got to see so many different birds from around the world. Talk about stunning and some even funny to look at. I saw the Blue Belly from the western and central Africa and the Caribbean flamingo which are found on the North coast of [...]
Ocean City, Maryland - (October 10, 2016): O.C.toberfest is back and bigger than ever with spooktacular town events, providing numerous activities for the whole family! Filling the fall season, O.C.toberfest offers music, competitions, unique attractions and children’s activities on October 22-23 and October 29-30. Halloween offerings, a craft beer festival and a costume pageant for [...]
(BALTIMORE, MD-October 11, 2016) – The Maryland Public Service Commission will hold three public hearings on a request by Delmarva Power & Light Company to increase its electric distribution rates by $66 million (an increase of more than $21 a month for the typical residential customer). Delmarva delivers electricity to about 203,000 customers in Caroline, [...]
