'TIS THE SEASON
OCEAN CITY TODAY/CHRISTINE CULLEN New recruits to the Ocean City Beach Patrol hear about proper surf rescue techniques from veteran staff before going into the chilly water Tuesday to get hands-on experience. The lifeguards will hit the sand Saturday and will guard the beach every day until late September. See full story on Page 18A. Full Story
Nonprofit groups not on Worcester chopping block
WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
(May 22, 2009) Diakonia, Worcester Youth and Family Counseling and other nonprofit social service organizations may expect to receive money from the Worcester County Commissioners. "That's good news," said Claudia Nagle, executive director of Diakonia, after hearing about the commissioners' decision to continue aiding organizations. Full Story
Memorial Day: let's give it up for summer visitors
The visitor totals might be up, but the money remains down in many instances in the resort area, as encouraging increases in crowd size have yet to be matched at the cash register. What resort-area businesses are seeing on the dawn of this Memorial Day weekend are large crowds of frugal people. Full Story
SIX ADVANCE TO STATES
Sophomores, juniors to represent Decatur at Md. championship
(May 22, 2009) Top-four finishes in their respective events at the 3A East Regional meet, held May 14 and 16, qualified six Decatur track stars for the state championship this weekend at Morgan State University in Baltimore. Full Story
Pack focuses on state title
Junior 'training all year to win states'
(May 22, 2009) Stephen Decatur High School's James Pack will represent the school at this weekend's state tennis championship. The junior won the singles title at the District VIII regional tournament last weekend to advance to the state competition, set for May 22-23 in College Park, Md. Full Story
SECRET 'FLOCKERS'
They creep in at night and leave flamingos behind
(May 22, 2009) Looking for a unique birthday, graduation or Father's Day gift? Ginger Fleming and Diane Holmes, members of the Community Church at Ocean Pines ROOTS (Religious Opportunities of Today) Committee, are just the people to help. Full Story
New programs in Pines, Ocean City keep kids engaged
(May 22, 2009) The Ocean City and Ocean Pines recreation and parks departments are offering several new camps this summer. In Ocean City, Recreation Supervisor Ron Strickler has introduced four science camps for children. "I just wanted to bring some new, fresh ideas," he said. "I think the kids will have a lot of fun. Full Story
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