By Kara Hallissey, Staff Writer (Nov. 23, 2017) Those looking for an early Thanksgiving Day workout are encouraged to join CrossFit Assateague and SWEAT Ocean City in Ocean Pines, or participate in the 10th annual Fenwick Island Turkey Trot, Thursday morning. A 2.5-mile fun run and walk will begin at 9 a.m. at the Ocean… Read more »

By Kara Hallissey, Staff Writer (Nov. 23, 2017) Local musician Otto Grundman will have a party at Burley Oak in Berlin this Saturday to celebrate the release of his new eight-track CD, “Perpetual Motion,” from 8-11 p.m. “Every song is different. There is rock, funk and folk. All the songs are original,” Grundman said. “I… Read more »

By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (Nov. 23, 2017) Chesapeake Pediatrics and Adolescent Associates P.A. recently opened an office in Berlin, offering pediatric and adolescent care to children and teens in the Worcester County area. Dr. James Peipon, who has since retired, founded the practice in 1982 in Salisbury. Today, the staff includes Dr. William Taylor,… Read more »

(Nov. 23, 2017) Worcester County Developmental Center has joined #GivingTuesday, a global day of giving that harnesses the collective power of individuals, communities and organizations to encourage philanthropy and to celebrate generosity worldwide. The center’s fundraising goal this year is to raise money for the advancement of its Day Program. Occurring this year on Nov…. Read more »

By Brian Gilliland, Associate Editor (Nov. 23, 2017) While the county government methodically deconstructed the Dept. of Liquor Control, the final nail in its coffin hasn’t been struck, as the sale of the remaining county store, Pocomoke Shore Spirits, has been held up for months because of a legal challenge. This challenge is heading for… Read more »

By Greg Ellison, Staff Writer (Nov. 23, 2017) The Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore is sponsoring the third annual Shore Gives More, a 24-hour online donation event held on Nov. 28, the Tuesday following Thanksgiving. Victoria Kent, Community Foundation marketing director, said 80 nonprofits from Worcester, Wicomico and Somerset counties are participating this year…. Read more »

By Greg Ellison, Staff Writer (Nov. 23, 2017) Hundreds of American flags went out in a blaze of glory during a flag retirement ceremony conducted by local scouts at the Worcester County Veterans Memorial at Ocean Pines last Saturday. Members of Boy Scout Troop and Cub Scout Pack #261 from Ocean City placed worn and… Read more »

By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (Nov. 23, 2017) The Berlin Town Council discussed the following items during a public meeting at Town Hall last week. Council meeting canceled A Berlin Town Council meeting originally set for Monday, Nov. 27 has been canceled. Town Administrator Laura Allen said there were no discussion items and the cancelation… Read more »

By Kara Hallissey, Staff Writer (Nov. 23, 2017) A few days remain to purchase tickets to the 29th annual Holiday Wrappings fashion show and luncheon, which is slated to take place on Tuesday, Dec. 5, at the Ocean City convention center, benefiting the American Cancer Society. The fashion show, organized by CraZy LadyZ! owner Jan… Read more »