(May 4, 2017) The Ocean Pines Association Board of Directors discussed the following items during a regular board meeting on Saturday: North Gate Director Cheryl Jacobs, following up on her comments during a board work session, asked if improvements were scheduled for the North Gate. Specifically, she asked about weeding, cleaning up trash and removing… Read more »

(May 4, 2017) As of June 1, Bungalow Love on 9 South Main Street in Downtown Berlin will be under new ownership. Current owner Heather Layton confirmed last Thursday that Tracy Bell, who had operated Snapdragon in West Ocean City, will take over the shop. “She purchased Bungalow Love and the brand, so the business… Read more »

(May 4, 2017) The Berlin Parks Commission and Worcester County Health Department will sponsor a free fun walk with 1-, 2- and 3-mile routes starting in Stephen Decatur Park on Tripoli Street, this Saturday. Registration starts at 9 a.m. and all walkers are eligible to enter a free raffle for a FitBit. Strollers and friendly,… Read more »

(May 4, 2017) The Town of Berlin has passed the first test and moved onto the quarterfinal round of the Independent We Stand “America’s Main Streets” contest. Twenty-five towns from a pool of more than 100, advanced to the second round of the competition to win $25,000. “We’re very excited to be in the top… Read more »

(May 4, 2017) Celebrate two festive occasions tomorrow in Snow Hill as this month’s Arts on the River First Friday just so happens to coincide with Cinco de Mayo. Recognizing the unique opportunity, Kate Patton, Lower Shore Land Trust (LSLT) executive director, said her organization opted to incorporate the larger holiday into the local festivities…. Read more »

(May 4, 2017) Fans of the granddaddy of all 4×4 vehicles have something to look forward to, as the annual Jeep Invasion takes over the Great Pocomoke Fair this Saturday. Karen Schreiber, with Delmarva Jeep Events, said the event runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the fairgrounds on 2037 Broad Street. The cost… Read more »

(May 4, 2017) Rain postponed the inaugural Blessing of the Wheels Festival on April 22, but organizer Gussie Sholtis is determined to stroll on with a makeup date this Sunday from 1-3 p.m. in Stephen Decatur Park in Berlin. Berlin Mayor Gee Williams posted his approval for the new day and time – and the… Read more »

(May 4, 2017) Ocean City’s inlet parking lot transforms into a four-day festival featuring food, live musical entertainment and arts and crafts vendors during the 27th annual Springfest celebration, held May 4-7. The free event kicked off Thursday and runs through Sunday under large tents in downtown Ocean City. “Springfest is a favorite start to… Read more »

(May 4, 2017) Two Worcester County residents, Kayla Warner and Robert DeHart, both received kidney transplants and are taking part in the Salisbury Kidney Walk at Winterplace Park on Sunday. Warner’s brother, Christopher, 14, has kidney disease and will also be on hand during the event, which is hosted by the National Kidney Foundation of… Read more »

(May 4, 2017) The Ocean Pines Association will hold a ribbon cutting ceremony for its newly installed14,600-square-foot Manklin Meadows Park replacement playground, along Manklin Creek Road in Ocean Pines, on Saturday, May 6 at 1 p.m. The park was closed to the public in November 2016 after its deteriorating condition led to safety concerns. Restricted… Read more »