(June 1, 2017) Father-and-son band, Blind Wind, has been performing in the Ocean City music scene for years, and now the duo is seeking the community’s support in creating its first all-original album. Guitarist Frankie Moran and his 14-year-old son, Cole, a harmonica-playing phenom, have one cover album and a live album under their belts…. Read more »
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Cash raffle Believe in Tomorrow House by the Sea will be selling $50 raffle tickets up until the winner is drawn on June 9 at the Ocean City Golf Club in Berlin. The winner will take home $2,500 or $5,000, depending on how many tickets are sold. Winner does not need to be present. To… Read more »
‘Boardwalk Elvis’ doing well after hospitalization
(June 1, 2017) When the iconic “Boardwalk Elvis” Norman Webb was hospitalized last week, the community came out to support his recovery. “Lots of people came to visit me [in the hospital]. The place was filling up,” Webb, 77, said days after he was released from Atlantic General Hospital in Berlin. “They like me. I… Read more »
Pine Tones Chorus Spring Concert, Sunday
(June 1, 2017) The Pine Tones Chorus will present its Spring Concert at the Community Church of Ocean Pines, on Route 589 and Beauchamp Rd., Sunday, June 4 at 3 p.m. Tickets cost $10 and will be available at the door. The concert opens with an Irving Berlin medley, “There’s No Business Like Show… Read more »
Md. Safe Boating Class, June 6-8
(June 1, 2017) The Maryland Safe Boating Class and certificate are required for boat operators born after July 1, 1972, but everyone can benefit from it. Why? In 88 percent of recreational boating fatalities, the operator did not have a nationally approved boater education certificate. Safety on the water is a positive state of… Read more »
Art, music, food and drink, Friday
(June 1, 2017) Tomorrow’s Snow Hill Arts on the River First Friday event provides an ideal opportunity to attend a number of artist receptions at area galleries, score bargains from local merchants, and soak up some food, drink and musical entertainment starting at 5 p.m. In addition to featured artist Sharon Himes, the Lower Shore… Read more »
Americana Music Series to start June 4 at Furnace Town
(June 1, 2017) For the 2017 season, Furnace Town Living Heritage Village presents a four-part family-friendly Americana Music Series featuring live musical performances of bluegrass, blues, Celtic and country, as well as a showcase of local craft breweries, and barbecue served by local restaurants. Americana, or old-time music, and bluegrass have deep roots in the… Read more »
Harrison Avenue barricades come down in Berlin
(May 25, 2017) The debate between the Town of Berlin and the Adkins Company over the use of Harrison Avenue and Baker Street took a surprising turn this week, as turn-of-the century documents show that the town might have a legal right-of-way claim to Harrison Avenue, including the portion the Adkins Company says it owns…. Read more »
Surveillance tied to employee resignations
(May 25, 2017) The resignation of Ocean Pines Chief Financial Officer Mary Bosack last week is tied to the recent departure of several other senior employees who have alleged poor working conditions, according to several sources close to the association and the board. A special meeting was apparently called last Friday when the directors learned… Read more »
Petition drive to close golf course in Pocomoke City
(May 25, 2017) Conflicting perspectives about the future of Winters Quarters Golf Course were presented during the Pocomoke City Council meeting on Monday. Duane Durham, who resides in the Winter Quarters neighborhood, has spearheaded a petition drive seeking to close the course. Despite revamped marketing efforts, from his view there doesn’t appear to be an… Read more »