TIME MACHINE: POCOMOKE AND NEIGHBORS MAKE VALIANT FIGHT AGAINST BASE CLOSING.

December, 1958

One day late in 1958 Pocomoke City was jolted by shocking news it feared would deal a devastating blow to our town and to the lower Eastern Shore.  The fears became reality and the effects were felt for decades after and to this very day. But it was not without valiant and dedicated efforts that we and our nearby neighbors tried to prevent the closing of the U.S. Naval Air Station in Chincoteague. 

   

The battle was not won but the spirit to stand up and rally together to fight the good fight reflects honor reserved and deserved for a generation that preceded many of us.

A December, 1958 edition of Pocomoke City's Worcester Democrat newspaper reflects the tone.

Now the good news.. six decades in the making. A WBOC news story just this past week reports on the very significant economic impact NASA's Wallops Island is making. "NASA Wallops employs nearly 1,100 people . There are roughly another 600 employed with the Navy, NOAA and private companies like S.R.S."

Here's that full story:

http://www.wboc.com/story/37604808/a-look-at-wallops-islands-impact-on-the-local-economy

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"Stories Of Somerset"

(From The County Times, Princess Anne)

PRINCESS ANNE — History and science teach us a lot and there is always more to learn. The Somerset County Historical Society is pleased to announce a new opportunity to learn more about local history during its Spring series, “Stories of Somerset.”

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https://www.csctimes.com/somerset-county/stories-somerset-series-talk-countys-past/?utm_source=County+Times&utm_campaign=c06c7b809a-Crisfield+weekly+RSS+newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_8c4b41897e-c06c7b809a-359979473

This Year's 4th Friday Schedule!

Mayor Morrison Is Welcomed Home!

(From WMDT)

View Story:

http://www.wmdt.com/news/maryland/mayor-welcomed-home-with-impromptu-parade/707445586

TIME MACHINE: 1943, 2008, 1928, 2016, 1997.

June, 1943

 

Democratic Messenger

January, 2008

The Daily Times (Salisbury)

August, 1928

The Evening Journal (Wilmington, De)

Historic Green Hill Church in the 21st century.

   

Annual Service

                                                                           

           

Picnic at annual service

August, 2016

Five Episcopal  churches prepare for Green Hill service

Aug 3rd, 2016 · by Susan Canfora · Comments: 0

The five Episcopal churches in Wicomico County will gather for the annual service at historic Green Hill Church on Aug. 21.

The public is welcome to attend the 11 a.m. event, followed by a picnic on the scenic grounds, said the Rev. David Michaud, rector of St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, who will preside.

Joining St. Peter’s will be St. Albans’s in Salisbury, St. Mary’s in Tyaskin, St. Philips in Quantico and St. Paul’s in Hebron.

The former Grace Church in Mount Vernon has closed.

“This tradition has been going on since the 19th century,” the Rev. Michaud said about the service.

“The daughter churches of Green Hill Church come back to the mother church once a year to hold a service and Holy Eucharist. We’ll have a choir singing and some music. The last few years we have joined for a picnic where everybody is welcome,” he said.

Planned is a modern service attended by those wearing casual attire because it’s often hot in the building.

The Salisbury Independent

January, 1997

The Daily Times (Salisbury)

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Worcester County Schools Increase Safety Measures

(From WBOC)

http://www.wboc.com/story/37584343/worcester-county-states-attorney-deems-social-media-threats-inaccurate

(From WBOC)

http://www.wboc.com/story/37578744/worcester-county-schools-increases-safety-measures

Canadian Jet Team To Perform In OC.

Canadian Air Force Snowbirds to perform this spring.

(Read article)
https://mdcoastdispatch.com/2018/02/21/canadian-jet-team-perform-ocean-city-late-may/

TIME MACHINE:1925, 1977, 2011, 1891.

May, 1925

 The Evening Journal (Wilmington)

January, 1977

The Evening Capital (Annapolis)

January, 2011

The Daily Times (Salisbury)

ACROSS THE USA
December, 1891

The Pittsburgh Dispatch (Pittsburgh, Pa.)

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Prescription Drug Price Controls?

(From The Washington Post)
Maryland weighs new approach to curbing prescription drug costs


A Maryland bill that would make the state a national test case for controlling prescription drug costs has garnered broad legislative support in Annapolis but could put the state on a legal collision course with the pharmaceutical industry.

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https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/md-politics/maryland-weighs-new-approach-to-curbing-prescription-drug-costs/2018/02/16/781493ea-104b-11e8-9065-e55346f6de81_story.html?utm_term=.54e0513103

Princess Anne And Crisfield To Host Addiction Programs

(From The County Times, Princess Anne)

Community forums to address opioid and heroin addiction crisis

PRINCESS ANNE — A highly-recommended awareness program about the scourge of heroin and opioid addiction is scheduled to take place in Somerset County next week with presentations at both public high schools.

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https://www.csctimes.com/somerset-county/community-forums-address-opioid-heroin-addiction-crisis/

TIME MACHINE: LIKE A VALENTINE'S CAPITAL JUST SOUTH OF POCOMOKE CITY!

Married on line.. the Maryland-Virginia line.

 

 

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