By Greg Ellison, Staff Writer (Nov. 2, 2017) Snow Hill artist Christie Taylor will hop the pond to Ireland next week to commence a five-week fellowship awarded by the Ballinglen Arts Foundation. Taylor was selected to receive a 2017 Fellowship from the nonprofit arts foundation, based in Ballycastle, Ireland. After earning an art degree from… Read more »
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Pines site reverts to old namesake as ‘the yacht club’
By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (Nov. 2, 2017) Once, again, the yacht club in Ocean Pines will be called “the yacht club.” General Manager John Bailey announced the change during a regular board meeting last Friday. On Jan. 3, following an interior remodeling, the association issued a press release to announce a rebranding campaign at… Read more »
Halloween events and activities
By Kara Hallissey, Staff Writer (Oct. 26, 2017) Halloween is almost here and there are a number of activities this weekend in Ocean City and surrounding towns to celebrate the spookiest of holidays. Ocean City: – Ocean City Recreation and Parks will host its annual Halloween Spook-Out Party on Sunday, Oct. 29, from 1-3 p.m…. Read more »
Heritage Days return to Discovery Ctr.
By Greg Ellison, Staff Writer (Oct. 26, 2017) The Delmarva Discovery Center & Museum in Pocomoke will celebrate the storied decoy carving and hunting traditions of the region during the 2nd annual Delmarva Heritage Days, this weekend. Waterfowl enthusiasts will have the opportunity to watch as dozens of blue-ribbon carvers demonstrate techniques and share insights… Read more »
Contributions to Habitat eligible for $50K in tax credits
(Oct. 26, 2017) Habitat for Humanity of Worcester County (HFHWC) announced the availability of $50,000 in Community Investment Tax Credits awarded by the Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD). The allocations of state tax-credits are used as incentives to attract contributions and leverage up to $100,000 in donations from individuals and businesses, which will… Read more »
Berlin Electric Utility and director given safety awards
By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (Oct. 26, 2017) The Berlin Electric Utility and Electric Utility Director Tim Lawrence were presented awards from American Municipal Power at a Town Council meeting on Monday. American Municipal Power, or AMP, is a nonprofit wholesale power supplier and services provider for 133 member utilities, including Berlin, in nine states…. Read more »
Battle breast cancer in Pocomoke, Saturday
By Greg Ellison, Staff Writer (Oct. 26, 2017) Midway Toyota’s 8th annual “Knock Out Breast Cancer” walk, to support shore-based nonprofit Women Supporting Women, will unite survivors and others who want to combat the disease, in Pocomoke on Saturday. Josh Nordstrom, Midway business development manager, said the auto dealership at 1337 Ocean Highway would be… Read more »
WYFCS annual celebration, Friday
(Oct. 26, 2017) Worcester Youth and Family Counseling Services will hold its annual event to celebrate 42 years of serving the community, on Friday, Oct. 27. The celebration will take place in the Ray Community Room in the Worcester Youth and Family Office located at 124 North Main Street in Berlin from 5-7 p.m. The… Read more »
Nat’l Prescription Take Back Day set for this Saturday
(Oct. 26, 2017) The Maryland State Police in partnership with the Drug Enforcement Administration are asking citizens to dispose of unwanted prescription drugs during the National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, Saturday, Oct. 28, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at state police barracks. State police barracks throughout Maryland will be participating in the National… Read more »
Stormwater improvements have cut flooding
By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (Oct. 26, 2017) Darl Kolar of EA Engineering, Science and Technology Inc. presented comprehensive roundup of recent stormwater projects at a Berlin Mayor and Town Council meeting Monday night. Stormwater projects undertaken during the last two years included culvert replacement and creation of offline wetlands on both Flower and William… Read more »