A list of recent random things that have surprised me in varying degrees about raising teens. The Appetite: We are clearly at the point where neither Beckett, 15, nor Carson, 13, are ever full. There are times when they do stop eating, but it’s usually because they want to find something bad for them instead... Read more » The post The Adventures Of Fatherhood – September 22, 2023 appeared first on News Ocean City Maryland Coast Dispatch Newspaper. ...READ POST.

OCEAN CITY – A new map is expected to educate students, teachers and community members on Maryland’s coastal bays.On Tuesday, a new classroom map designed by the Maryland Coastal Bays Program (MCBP) and the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science was released to the public. Liz Wist, MCBP education coordinator, said the map will... Read more » The post MCBP Releases Coastal Bays Map appeared first on News Ocean City Maryland Coast Dispatch Newspaper. ...READ POST.

After two weeks, Worcester Prep’s boys varsity soccer team has a 4-1 record with wins over Greenwood (9-0), Delmarva Christian (5-1), The Salisbury School (2-1) and Gunston (…). The Mallards lost last week to Indian River High School, 2-1. Pictured above are senior Dylan McGovern, who scored twice in the Indian River game, and sophomore... Read more » The post Mallards Rolling appeared first on News Ocean City Maryland Coast Dispatch Newspaper. ...READ POST.

SNOW HILL – Education officials responded to county questions about the school system’s budget with a variety of financial information.The Worcester County Board of Education last Thursday responded to the request the Worcester County Commissioners sent earlier this month seeking answers to budget questions. Todd Ferrante, president of the school board, said education officials appreciated... Read more » The post School Board Responds To County Budget Inquiries appeared first...READ POST.

BERLIN – A $25,000 grant is expected to help with marketing as well as events in downtown Berlin.The Town of Berlin received a $25,000 Main Street Improvement Award from the state’s Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD). The funding is part of $2.2 million announced by DHCD Secretary Jake Day last Friday.“From a food... Read more » The post Berlin Awarded $25,000 Main Street Improvement Grant appeared first on News Ocean City Maryland Coast Dispatch...READ POST.

Earlier this month, Worcester Preparatory School’s newly built pollinator garden was dedicated to former Worcester Prep English teacher Kathleen Otway in a beautiful ceremony.  In the fall of 2022, a parent approached Head of Lower School Dr. Sara Timmons about a tv program on endangered Monarch butterflies that had captured the interest of his son,... Read more » The post Pollinator Garden Dedicated appeared first on News Ocean City Maryland Coast Dispatch Newspaper. ...READ POST.

Students in Amy Burbage’s second grade class at Ocean City Elementary started the school year off strong learning how to develop their growth mindset. The students learned to treat their brain as if it is a muscle which requires training in order to grow stronger. The post OC Elementary Students Develop Growth Mindset appeared first on News Ocean City Maryland Coast Dispatch Newspaper. ...READ POST.

Property AcquisitionWEST OCEAN CITY – Blue Water Development, a leading name in the hospitality industry, is thrilled to announce the newest addition to its portfolio, the Badlands Interior Motel & Campground.After the recent addition of Badlands / White River KOA Holiday, this expansion firmly solidifies the company’s presence in the region, with both properties now under its... Read more » The post A Week In Business – September 22, 2023 appeared first on...READ POST.

By the mid-1980s, most of the beach in Ocean City had become narrow nearly non-existent on high tide in some areas. It was said you could fish from the Boardwalk on 15th Street during a storm and there was barely enough room to set up an umbrella between 21st and 25th streets. Most of the northern beach was... Read more » The post Vanishing Ocean City With Bunk Mann – September 22, 2023 appeared first on News Ocean City Maryland Coast Dispatch Newspaper. ...READ POST.

SNOW HILL– The process of redistricting is underway in Worcester County.County officials outlined the redistricting process, which adjusts election districts based on population, at a town hall meeting hosted by Worcester County Commissioner Chip Bertino last week. The proposed maps will be the subject of a public hearing on Oct. 17.“They aren’t finalized,” said Jennifer... Read more » The post Redistricting Moves Ahead appeared first on News Ocean City Maryland...READ POST.