(Sept. 14, 2017) After more than two decades of experience working in area salons, New York native Rhonda Pastor Pilarski opened her own business, Salon Sixteen on 16 Broad Street in Berlin, last month. “I really didn’t know that I wanted to do hair when I was growing up. I actually wanted to be a… Read more »

(Sept. 14, 2017) Worcester Youth and Family Counseling Services (WYFCS) has been awarded Non-Profit of the Year by the Greater Ocean City, Maryland Chamber of Commerce. The chamber recognizes local businesses and community leaders who have made significant contributions for the betterment of the community. WYFCS is grateful and appreciative to have been chosen for… Read more »

(Sept. 14, 2017) The Auxiliary of Atlantic General Hospital and Health System will be holding a volunteer recruitment fair on Tuesday, Sept. 19 at the Atlantic Hotel, 2 N. Main Street in Berlin, at 10 a.m. While 239 active volunteers currently comprise the AGH Auxiliary, membership has declined in recent years. More volunteers are needed… Read more »

(Sept. 14, 2017) Atlantic General Hospital in partnership with Pets on Wheels of Delmarva is now providing animal assisted therapy to patients who request it as part of an integrative therapies initiative within the hospital and health system. Animal Assisted Therapy (AAT) is a type of therapy that involves animals as a form of treatment…. Read more »

(Sept. 14, 2017) The Mid-Atlantic Symphony Orchestra, the only professional symphony orchestra on Maryland’s Eastern Shore, kicks off its 20th anniversary season, “Reaching Ever Higher,” this year. Performances are scheduled for the Todd Performing Arts Center at Chesapeake College in Wye Mills, on Thursday, Sept. 28 at 7:30 p.m.; the French Embassy in Washington, D.C.,… Read more »

(Sept. 14, 2017) Furnace Town Living Heritage Village announced the launch of the Furnace Town Folk School with $4,750 in grant support from the Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore and Worcester County Arts Council. The Folk School offers classes in broom making, weaving and printing with plans to expand the program in 2018 to… Read more »

(Sept. 14, 2017) Volunteers are the heart of the community, and in late August the Worcester County Commissioners joined Volunteer Services Manager Kelly Brinkley for the Volunteer Spirit of Worcester County awards dinner to recognize nine individuals and groups whose contributions add to the quality of life here. Those present were nominated by their peers… Read more »

(Sept. 7, 2017) The John Bailey era in Ocean Pines officially starts Monday, Sept. 11, more than one year after the previous permanent general manager was fired on Aug. 26, 2016. At that time, newly elected Director Brett Hill stepped into the role. The board of directors, which included only one member, Dave Stevens, who… Read more »

(Sept. 7, 2017) Members of the greater Berlin community are being encouraged to attend the Community Mural Project, Open Paint and Community Pot Luck next Saturday, Sept. 16 from 4-7 p.m. at the Germantown School on 10223 Trappe Road. The event is free and open to the public, and scheduled to include food, live music,… Read more »

(Sept. 7, 2017) Meet new Ocean Pines Association General Manager John Bailey at a special community event set for Monday, Sept. 11 at 7 p.m. at Mumford’s Landing (the yacht club) on 1 Mumford’s Landing Road. Bailey will have a private dinner with the board of directors earlier during the evening, then the doors will… Read more »