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State of Emergency Ends July 1, 2021

Maryland's State of Emergency Ends July 1, 2021We have reached the light at the end of the tunnel with Governor Larry Hogan announcing that he will be lifting the COVID-19 State of Emergency effective July 1, 2021. As of July 1, any and all emergency mandates and restrictions of any kind will end.Masks will no longer be required in any setting, including schools, camps, and child care facilities. Businesses and other workplaces are still able to set their own policies, but there will not be a legal mandate

ATLANTIC GENERAL HOSPITAL CELEBRATES 28th ANNIVERSARY

ATLANTIC GENERAL HOSPITAL CELEBRATES 28th ANNIVERSARY“The Party To Which You Give But Don’t Go”  Berlin, Md. – Atlantic General Hospital Foundation held a modified version of its Anniversary Celebration due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The annual celebration is the hospital’s largest fundraising event of the year, which commemorates the opening of the local hospital in 1993.   In lieu of an in person event, the fundraiser relied on sponsorships, donations of its invitees, and proceeds from an online

Unemployment Update: Maryland to Discontinue Enhanced Pandemic Unemployment Benefits Effective July 3

Governor Larry Hogan announced yesterday that Maryland will be discontinuing the following temporary federal unemployment insurance programs on Saturday, July 3, 2021:Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation (FPUC)Mixed Earners Unemployment Compensation (MEUC)Pandemic Emergency Unemployment Compensation (PEUC) Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) Discontinuation of Enhanced Benefits Claimants will no longer be able to submit new applications for the federal programs after the end date on July 3.

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Pregnancy Tests Gateway to Holistic Health

Pregnancy Tests Gateway to Holistic Health Through a grant from AmeriCorps, the Grace Center for Maternal and Women's Health in Berlin, MD was awarded 175 hospital grade hCG pregnancy tests - a staple at the Grace Center for providing free early and preventative prenatal healthcare to the Delmarva community. The stock is arriving at a timely moment as the fruits of Covid-19 exhausted the Grace Center's supply of pregnancy tests. Executive Director Jasmine Dennis shared that pregnancy exams were being

Lower Shore Land Trust to Hold Inaugural Pollinator Garden Tour

Lower Shore Land Trust to Hold Inaugural Pollinator Garden TourOn Friday, June 25th, and Saturday, June 26th, the Lower Shore Land Trust (LSLT) will hold their first-ever Garden Tour. The tour will be self-guided and cover nine Pollinator-Friendly gardens across Maryland’s Lower Eastern Shore.  Visit beautiful gardens located throughout the Lower Shore and gain inspiration and resources to incorporate native plants in your own gardening projects. LSLT strives to promote good health and habitat for a

Governor Hogan Lifts Restrictions on Indoor and Outdoor Venues and Dining Beginning May 15

Effective Saturday, May 15, indoor & outdoor venues and indoor & outdoor dining may resume normal operations with all remaining capacity restrictions lifted. The indoor mask mandate will expire after the state achieves 70% of Maryland adults vaccinated, hopefully attainable by Memorial Day weekend.INDOOR AND OUTDOOR VENUES may resume normal operations. All remaining capacity restrictions will be lifted on all indoor entertainment venues and conventions, and all outdoor entertainment, art, and sports venues,

QuickBooks courses offered

QuickBooks courses offered  The continuing education division at Wor-Wic Community College is offering a series of courses on QuickBooks, including one course focused on reports and another on payroll.  The first course, “QuickBooks: Reports,” will be held on Saturday, May 15, from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. “Mastering QuickBooks” will be held on Mondays and Wednesdays, beginning June 7 and ending June 23, from 6:15 to 9 p.m., and “QuickBooks: Payroll” will be held on two Wednesdays, June 30 and July 7, from

Worcester County has approved a large shopping center at the corner of 50 and 589.

Worcester County has approved a large shopping center at the corner of 50 and 589 From The Daily Times:   SNOW HILL, Md. — A new shopping center in Worcester County is in the works after county officials approved conceptual plans for a massive, 300,000-square-foot retail center around Route 50 and 589.   The shopping center, which is named Coastal Square, is being developed by Seaside Ventures LLC, according to the Worcester County Planning Commission's May 6 agenda packet. The 49-acre property will

Governor Hogan Lifts Outdoor Mask Mandate and Ends Restrictions on Outdoor Dining

Governor Hogan Lifts Outdoor Mask Mandate and Ends Restrictions on Outdoor DiningOn Wednesday, April 28, Governor Hogan announced the following:Effective immediately, masks and face coverings are no longer required outdoors in Maryland. Lifting the outdoor masking order is in line with new CDC guidance. Face coverings are still required for all Marylanders at all large ticketed venues as well as indoors at all public and private businesses and when using public transportation. Marylanders who are not yet

Governor Hogan Announces Lifting of Capacity Limits

Governor Hogan Announces Lifting of Capacity Limits; Quarantine Requirements Lifted on Out-of-State Travel; Masking & Distancing Remain in Effect With significant improvements in all of Maryland’s key data metrics, Governor Hogan announced yesterday several changes to further ease current COVID-19 restrictions.The following changes will take place effective Friday, March 12, 2021 at 5pm: Restaurants/Food Service Establishments:Capacity limits lifted on outdoor & indoor dining at restaurants and food

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