(Oct. 5, 2017) While the state, county, Town of Berlin and nonprofit groups like the Humphreys Foundation funded the majority of the massive new Berlin branch library, which is under construction, the old library continues to serve an estimated 5,000 visitors each month. Branch Manager Alice Paterra said during regular events, like Reptile World, “it’s… Read more »
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Exhibitions, sales, eats and live music during First Friday
(Oct. 5, 2017) Tomorrow’s Snow Hill Arts on the River First Friday provides a perfect opportunity to savor the quickly descending autumn weather while perusing art, browsing street vendors and listening to music, all while enjoying food and drinks from 5-8 p.m. Kate Patton, executive director of the Lower Shore Land Trust on 100 River… Read more »
Pocomoketoberfest canceled because of lack of interest
(Oct. 5, 2017) The Pocomoketoberfest, scheduled for this Saturday, has been cancelled. Pocomoke Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Michelle Hickman said after analyzing the level of pre-ordered tickets, organizers opted to abandon plans for the sud-soaked event. “The numbers just weren’t there,” she said. The cost for admission was $30 and included a commemorative glass,… Read more »
Berlin Briefs
Baker Street update Baker Street bids were due last Friday. The Berlin Town Council in April approved the first phase of an estimated $120,000 project to restore the road. Town Administrator Laura Allen said bids could be discussed during the next Town Council meeting, on Oct. 10. Police department update Construction of the new Berlin… Read more »
Celtic Festival will march on Furnace Town
(Oct. 5, 2017) The 28th annual Chesapeake Celtic Festival at Furnace Town Living Heritage Village will revive, at least for the weekend, numerous ancient cultures. The event is scheduled to return this Saturday and Sunday, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. This year’s gathering is dedicated to the memory of Cheryl Blackman, who… Read more »
Shishito peppers best over open flame
Sometimes you experience something that is so simple, revolutionary and delicious that it truly boggles the mind. It’s almost as though time stands still for oh, so short a period of time and you just want to figure out what in the hell just happened to you. Recently, I had this moment with yet another… Read more »
Moroney joins Ocean Pines Board
(Sept. 28, 2017) There was little doubt before last Thursday’s meeting that the Ocean Pines Association (OPA) Board of Directors would select Ted Moroney to fill a director vacancy, and the board wasted little time in confirming it. There were no public comments, no debate between the directors and no other nominations as Moroney was… Read more »
Town of Berlin and tattoo enthusiasts reach compromise
(Sept. 28, 2017) The Berlin Town Council unanimously approved a 120-day moratorium on tattoo or microblading businesses on Monday night, while also establishing a committee, to be led by Town Administrator Laura Allen, to draft town code addressing the practices. Acclaimed tattoo artist and Berlin resident Matthew Amey will likely be a part of the… Read more »
Several ordinances to be considered during Oct. 2 mtg.
(Sept. 28, 2017) The Pocomoke City Council is scheduled to hold second readings and could approve of a trio of ordinances related to housing standards during the next council meeting, Oct. 2 at 6:30 p.m. First readings for the ordinances occurred during the previous council meeting, last Monday. During that meeting Dan Brandewie, housing and… Read more »
Grand jury indicts Holland for theft
(Sept. 28, 2017) Former Snow Hill Account Clerk Erica Holland, 32, was indicted by a Worcester County Grand Jury for felony theft over $100,000 on Tuesday. The case, which was referred to the Maryland Office of the State Prosecutor by the Worcester County State’s Attorney’s Office, is being handled by State Prosecutor Emmet Davitt. In… Read more »