SNOW HILL — The Lower Shore Departments of Social Services last week recognized the 2012 Adoptive Parents of the Year during the 5th Annual Adoption Day Celebration at the Snow Hill Fire Department. Each year for the last five years, the combined Social Services departments of the three lower shore counties, Worcester, Wicomico and Somerset, recognized sets of parents who have made the ultimate gift of adoption to a … READ MORE
As November draws to a close, Shorebread brings you one final article in honor of Native American Hertitage Month. This is a personal story, about what it's like to grow up as a member of the Nantocoke Indian Tribe on the Eastern Shore, in modern times. June Harmon Robbins, also known by her Indian name, Morningstar—a name given to her by the Chief of the Nanticoke Indian Tribe during … READ MORE
The Worcester County Veterans Memorial celebrated Veterans Day with a ceremony that included a guest speaker, color guard, presentation of wreaths, patriotic songs, 21 gun salute, bag pipers, and a moving tribute to missing soldiers, The Missing Man Ceremony. Pictured, from left, are Mary Adair and Arlene Page, co-chairs of the event; Chief Master Sergeant Sharon Egerson, guest speaker; and Sarge Garlitz, Master of Ceremonies. Photo by Ted Page
About ten miles in your legs start to go. They are still there of course—pumping, pushing you further, locked into a physical autopilot mode of sorts, down the winding course with no end in sight—but you no longer feel them. The next 16.2 miles, or actually further—unless you happen to cut every turn precisely—become a mental game. It’s no longer the question whether you can physically endure the race; … READ MORE
BERLIN — Commended for more than 20 years of volunteerism and dedication to the town, Terri Sexton was named the recipient of the 47th Annual Berlin Award last Thursday. Sexton, who owns The Treasure Chest jewelry store, was singled out for the award this year for a lifetime of striving to improve Berlin. “It was a pleasure watching this person work,” said Steve Frene, co-owner of Victorian Charm. It … READ MORE
Writer/Director Michael Tully hasn’t kept his fondness for Ocean City, MD or the nostalgic vacations of his youth a secret. In fact, he’s written a comedic homage to his memories in Ping Pong Summer, the movie currently filming in Ocean City. Tully’s film stars a young cast—all from Maryland and Virginia, and features Ocean City, MD native Emmi Shockley as the female lead. Ping Pong Summer’s cast also includes … READ MORE
The daughter of the 7th ranked heavyweight boxer in the entire world lives on the Eastern Shore. Margaret Gallagher Colbert is one of seven children of legendary boxer, Marty Gallagher. Earlier this year, Colbert completed work on a book that documents her father’s triumphs, lifetime of achievements, and spirit. The Irish Warrior tells the career story of Marty Gallagher, a cocky Irishman from Washington, D.C. who rose to fame … READ MORE
On the evening of Friday, September 7th, 2012, a large population of many of Ocean City’s business owners, establishment managers, and star citizens attended the 4th annual Ocean City Chamber Grand Ball. The Black & White Ball was planned as a way to celebrate OC’s best. An evening of formal attire, delicious food, great entertainment, and dancing was centered on an awards ceremony. Recognized at the Grand Ball was Vicki … READ MORE
The Wellington Hotel is a stately building with a shaded front porch, aged trees out front, a large parking area to the north, and is located less than one block from the beach on 9th Street and Baltimore Avenue in Ocean City, MD. The hotel, which is also home to a beer and liquor store and several seasonal apartments, is known for its great rates during Ocean City’s ‘in’ … READ MORE
When asked about his signature trick, Jordan Prince, a blonde-haired BMX rider from PA, looked at his friend, Justin Cramer, a BMX rider also from Lancaster, for his input. The two discussed a few tricks and then Prince said, “360 or 720. Those are my signatures.” A 360 is a full aerial rotation of both the bike and the rider around a vertical axis. 360s are performed at a … READ MORE
Pantech Wireless announced yesterday that two premier BMX and skateboarding professional athletes – Bucky Lasek and Brett Banasiewicz – will represent the brand, a leading wireless device manufacture, as Team Pantech when they compete in the 2012 Dew Tour. Alongside the concrete skate bowl built atop the sand in Ocean City yesterday, Lasek peeled the backing off of a large neon pink Pantech sticker and stuck it to his … READ MORE
At the July meeting of the Lower Eastern Shore Beekeepers Association, Dean Burroughs stood before the club and said, “Now is the time to extract your honey! If you haven’t extracted honey from you hives yet, get ready to. If you don’t know how to, don’t worry; you’ll be leaving this meeting sticky tonight.” The words that Burroughs, the Lower Easter Shore Beekeepers Association (LESBA) President, spoke were … READ MORE
OCEAN CITY – With three locations within 10 miles up and running this summer, Bahama Mamas is a household name in Ocean City and there are plans underway to expand that reputation in new ways. Bahama Mamas co-owner Ernie Emerson, joined by business partner Kathy Emerson, started out in Baltimore where he established the restaurant and ran it for 10 years along with a marine construction company before he … READ MORE