PRINCESS ANNE — Former elected official Jim Mathias has been named government relations director for the University of Maryland Eastern Shore and will serve as liaison in Annapolis for the lower shore school.Mathias represented District 38 in the state Senate for eight years before losing a re-election bid last November. Prior to that, Mathias served... Read more » The post Former Senator ‘A Good Fit’ For UMES In New Role appeared first on News Ocean City Maryland Coast Dispatch...READ POST.

It was a beautiful spring day in and around Ocean City today with high temps reaching the low 60s in some spots with mostly sunny skies.  The wind did pick up a bit this afternoon, but it was nice enough for most of the day so there was a good amount of fishing going on.Captain... Read more » The post Tautog and Selfies appeared first on News Ocean City Maryland Coast Dispatch Newspaper. ...READ POST.

Opposed To Cancellation Of Library PresentationEditor:“Law-abiding Trump supporters who did absolutely nothing wrong were made to appear to be the equivalent of a pitchfork- and torch-carrying mob” is the valid opinion that I heard from a real great American patriot with regard to the March 6 cancelled library presentation.The presentation was about the Constitution and... Read more » The post Voices From The Readers – March 22, 2019 appeared first on News Ocean City...READ POST.

During his two terms as Maryland’s 57th governor, from 1979 to 1987, Harry Hughes enhanced civility, integrity and prudence in state government leadership. Elevating Maryland’s political culture and public discourse at a difficult period in our state’s history, Governor Hughes reinforced the value and credibility of public service.He was a much-understated politician and became successful,... Read more » The post We Need More Leaders Like Late Harry Hughes appeared first...READ POST.

OCEAN CITY – The Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District this week announced it was receiving an additional $68 million in federal funding for critical navigation projects across the region including a boost in funding for the continued maintenance dredging of the Ocean City Inlet.The funding is being provided to the Army Corps of Engineers-Baltimore... Read more » The post Federal Budget Includes Inlet Dredge Funding appeared first on News Ocean City Maryland Coast Dispatch...READ POST.

This year, Middle School teacher Keith Geiger implemented Worcester Prep’s inaugural Destination Imagination (DI) after-school club.  Two teams of sixth- and seventh- graders were formed, one competitive and one non-competitive. Practicing their performance for parents and teachers is DI Team Manager Geiger with students Jack Fernley, Mike DePalma, Will Wells and Aleksey Klimins. The post Inaugural Destination Imagination After-School Club Implemented At Worcester Prep Middle School...READ POST.

Star Charities recently raised $841 for the Girl Scouts.  Star Charities founder Anna Foultz (left) presented the check to Director for Unit 7 Beverly Meadows (right). On Tuesday March 12th, 2019 the Girl Scouts celebrated 107 years. The post Star Charities Raises $841 For Girl Scouts appeared first on News Ocean City Maryland Coast Dispatch Newspaper. ...READ POST.

SALISBURY – Citing the need for additional information and public input, officials in Wicomico County last week opted to table a vote on accepting a $972,000 state grant to convert a shuttered correctional facility into a drug treatment and recovery center.Last Tuesday, the Wicomico County Council agreed to table a resolution to accept grant funding... Read more » The post Decision To Convert Former Correctional Facility To Recovery Center Delayed appeared first on News Ocean City...READ POST.

OCEAN CITY- The Ocean City Recreation and Parks Department’s St. Patrick’s Tournament concluded last weekend with champions crowned in the men’s and women’s adult divisions.For three decades, the Ocean City Recreation and Parks Department hosted the St. Patrick’s Indoor Soccer Tournament over four weekends from mid-February to mid-March. The tournament featured around 150 teams competing... Read more » The post Champs Crowned In St. Pat’s Tourney appeared...READ POST.