Monday, February 28, 2022

ROCKET LAB OFFICIALLY CHOOSES WALLOPS FOR NEUTRON LAUNCHES

 (Shore Daily News)



RICHMOND, VA – Governor Glenn Youngkin has announced that Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (Nasdaq: RKLB), a global leader in launch services and space systems, has selected Wallops Island, Virginia in Accomack County as the location for its launch site and extensive manufacturing and operations facilities for its Neutron rocket, which is expected to create up to 250 new jobs.

View Shore Daily News story:

Rocket Lab officially chooses Wallops for neutron launches - Shore Daily News

View Rocket Lab Press Release:

Rocket Lab - Rocket Lab Selects Virginia for Neutron Launch Site & Extensive Manufacturing Complex (rocketlabusa.com)

Sunday, February 27, 2022

Masks in public schools now optional on lower Eastern Shore

 

Mandatory mask requirements have been lifted in the public schools in Worcester, Somerset, and Wicomico Counties, including on school buses.  However, wearing a mask in the school environment is strongly recommended.


Time Machine: 1992, 1971, 1921, 1909, 1997.

 

March, 1992



Somerset Herald


May, 1971

The Evening Capital (Annapolis)



May, 1921 (Pocomoke City)

Worcester Democrat 


October, 1909

Democratic Messenger



July, 1997






Saturday, February 26, 2022

Maryland school districts will make mask decisions

 (NBC4Washington)


A panel of Maryland lawmakers voted Friday to end a statewide emergency order and enable local school districts to decide whether students must wear face coverings in school.

View news story:

Masks to Be Decided by School Districts, Maryland Panel Says – NBC4 Washington (nbcwashington.com)

Friday, February 25, 2022

Time Machine Preview

This Sunday here at The Pocomoke Public Eye:

1992  ..  


1971 ..  Vice President Agnew-



1921  ..  Pocomoke City-

 
1909  ..  Breeding Shetland ponies-

1997  ..  Letter to editor- (for the historical record)



Monday, February 21, 2022

TidalHealth visitation changes starting Feb 21

 
TidalHealth announces changes in visitation for the Labor & Delivery and Mother/Baby units ONLY effective Monday, February 21, 2022 at its Salisbury and Seaford hospitals. 

View announcement:

Visitation changes in Labor & Delivery and Mother/Baby units ONLY | TidalHealth


Sunday, February 20, 2022

Time Machine: 1991, 1919, 1963, 1922, 1902.

 

February, 1991



(MAKING PLANS. Pocomoke City Mayor Curt Lippolt, left, and City Manager Russell Blake look over development plans.)    
(Daily Times, Salisbury)


February, 1919
The Evening Sun (Baltimore)



May, 1963

The Gazette and Daily (York, Pa.)



February, 1922

Worcester Democrat