(Aug. 31, 2017) The Berlin Mayor and Council discussed the following items during a meeting at Town Hall on Monday: Energy assistance Finance Director Natalie Saleh said SHORE UP! has funds to help residents throughout the Eastern Shore pay for electric bills. Money is also available for things such as fixing air conditioners and windows…. Read more »

(Aug. 31, 2017) Shamrock Realty Group will be holding a children’s clothing drive for the victims of Hurricane Harvey at its offices located at 11049 Racetrack Road, Ocean Pines, from 9 a.m. to  5 p.m., Sept. 1-17. Agents in the Ocean Pines office have been greatly affected by the images of the flooding and destruction… Read more »

(Aug. 31, 2017) Brown Box Theatre Project returns for a seventh year of Free Outdoor Shakespeare with its largest and most ambitious production yet. The troupe’s much-anticipated presentation of “Hamlet” will enjoy a four-week tour to 17 outdoor venues throughout Delmarva Aug. 31 to Sept. 23. Brown Box’s annual tradition will continue the company’s mission… Read more »

(Aug. 31, 2017) September’s Snow Hill Arts on the River First Friday event will provide an evening rich with cultural experiences including wine, artisan cheese and theater from 5-8 p.m. Thespians from Brown Box Theatre will descend upon Sturgis Park for a free performance of William Shakespeare’s “Hamlet” at 7:30 p.m. Bring your own lawn… Read more »

(Aug. 31, 2017) School officials said six Pocomoke seniors would not have graduated from high school last spring had it not been for the Digital Academy program, which allows students to work at their own pace to complete their required coursework through the computer program, GradPoint. The program was created for students who are in… Read more »

(Aug. 31, 2017) The CURE, or Clergy United for Reconciliation and Equality, invite locals to “Take Back the Light” following the recent events in Charlottesville, Virginia.  The CURE have adopted as part of its mission, “As leaders of (some) faith communities in Ocean City, Maryland, we affirm the beauty and dignity of every human being… Read more »

(Aug. 31, 2017) The opportunity to purchase items from a museum exhibit is not an everyday occurrence, which is why it may be surprising the Julia A. Purnell Museum is currently entertaining offers for medical equipment and furniture belonging to Dr. Robert LaMar, Snow Hill’s town doctor for roughly 60 years, beginning in the 1940s…. Read more »

(Aug. 24, 2017) The numbers were bad in June, but they were even worse in July. Ocean Pines Association released its July monthly financial report Tuesday, showing an overall variance of $225,819 less than what was budgeted. Revenues for the month missed the budget by $114,102 and expenses were over budget by $81,362. New capital… Read more »

(Aug. 24, 2017) The new Ocean Pines Association Board of Directors is scheduled to meet for the first time tomorrow (Friday) to select its president, vice president, secretary and treasurer for the year ahead. It will be the first official meeting since the Aug. 12 annual meeting that saw the election of Doug Parks and… Read more »

(Aug. 24, 2017) The fifth annual Pocomoke Boat Docking Challenge promises to deliver an afternoon of high-speed, water-based competition this Saturday. Mike Shannon, boat docking committee chairman, said the 15 participating captains would hold practice runs beginning at noon with competition kicking off at 1 p.m. Gates open at 11 a.m. with the action occurring… Read more »