(Sept. 7, 2017) When the new Ocean Pines Association Board of Directors meets for the first time during a regular meeting, on Friday, Sept. 29, among the items up for discussion will be clearing up confusion on the status of the bulkhead replacement initiative. Board President Doug Parks said this week a contract with Hi-Tide… Read more »

(Sept. 7, 2017) The expanded Chamber Music by the Sea series from Aug. 29 to Sept. 3 in Berlin, Snow Hill and South Point was a hit, according to artistic director Elena Urioste. Urioste said all performances were well attended and ample funds were raised for the Worcester County Educational Foundation. She was joined by… Read more »

(Sept. 7, 2017) After a two-decade run in downtown Berlin, TaDa will close its shop doors for good in October. The business will reopen as Bruder Home, a sister store to Bruder Hill, later that month. TaDa, run by Patty Falck and her daughter, Blair Parsons, opened during Thanksgiving weekend, 1996. “In early November of… Read more »

(Sept. 7, 2017) The Worcester County Department of Social Services and Merrill Lynch in Ocean City are spearheading one of a multitude of local and national efforts to ship supplies to assist people and pets impacted by Hurricane Harvey. Kirby Brewington, with social services, said donations are being accepted through Sept. 11 at numerous locations… Read more »

(Sept. 7, 2017) Retired professor Dr. Clara Small is continuing research for a volume examining the history and cultural dynamics that have shaped Snow Hill. In the pursuit of some clarity regarding the birthplace of a local baseball legend, the town contacted Small, two years ago, to write a research book that incorporated and preserved… Read more »

(Sept. 7, 2017) Baked Dessert Café owner Robin Tomaselli did not have to look far to find an artist to show work during the 2nd Friday art stroll this week. Her sister, Pam Howard, will display her pottery, and Tomaselli said she is a huge fan of her work. “Robin was like, ‘Come on over.’… Read more »

(Sept. 7, 2017) The Town of Berlin is going a little bit country this Saturday, when the inaugural Small Town Throwdown comes to Main Street, courtesy of Fager’s Island and The Atlantic Hotel. “This was John’s [Fager] idea,” Berlin Economic and Community Development Director Ivy Wells said. “He came to me in January and said… Read more »

(Sept. 7, 2017) The Ocean Pines Children’s Theater will be holding auditions for the Broadway production of “Into the Woods Jr.” All interested youth between the ages of 8 and 18 are invited to audition at the Ocean Pines Community Church, located on Route 589, on Friday, Sept. 15 from 5:30-8:30 p.m. Be prepared with… Read more »

(Sept. 7, 2017) Road closures on William Street in Berlin started this week and are expected to last several weeks, as the town continues its stormwater system upgrades. Williams Street is closed between Cedar and Powellton avenues. “This is the second phase of our stormwater projects, which have already reduced flooding in our community,” Mayor… Read more »

(Sept. 7, 2017) Pocomoke officials are searching for a new tenant to take over operations at the Riverside Grill, after being informed that current proprietor Mark Reeves would depart next month. City Manager Bobby Cowger said Reeves, who took over operations there five years ago, also runs the Back Street Grill in Salisbury and earlier… Read more »