(Feb. 23, 2017) Women in Worcester, Wicomico and Somerset counties looking to raise funds for local charities are invited to attend the first 100+ Women Who Care on the Shore meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 28, at Sisters in Berlin. Members directly contribute $100 to three different charities each year. “We are excited to bring it… Read more »

(Feb. 23, 2017) Members of the Ocean Pines Association Comprehensive Planning Committee believe they’re seeing the light at the end of a long tunnel that has been completing – and getting approval for – a community-wide survey. Chairman Frank Daly said the committee recently sent two-dozen survey questions to the board of directors for review…. Read more »

(Feb. 23, 2017) Celebrate Women’s History Month during a luncheon on Wednesday, March 22 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Clarion Resort Hotel on 101st Street in Ocean City. Ann Lockhart Showell (1924-2010) will be honored as the 2017 Woman in History and Rina Thaler will be honored as the 2017 Woman of… Read more »

(Feb. 23, 2017) Worcester County Commissioner Chip Bertino will host his first town meeting of 2017 on Saturday, Feb. 25, at 10 a.m. at the Ocean Pines library.   He will discuss issues and developments impacting the Ocean Pines district and the county.  Commissioner Bertino’s guests include Health Officer Debbie Goeller, Commissioner President Jim Bunting… Read more »

(Feb. 23, 2017) With the owners’ permission, two tours this weekend will explore a few areas normally closed to birders, and more than a couple that are open to the public all year. On Saturday, preregistered guests are meeting at Urban Nectar on Old Ocean City Boulevard in Berlin at 8 a.m. for a cup… Read more »

(Feb. 23, 2017) Ocean City Power Squadron, a unit of the United States Power Squadrons, will present a four-week instructional program, “America’s Boating Course,” Feb. 27 through March 20. The course will be given at the Worcester County Library, Ocean Pines branch, held over four consecutive Monday evenings. It is an eight-hour course with an… Read more »

(Feb. 23, 2017) Worcester Prep Lower School art teacher Rebecca Tittermary was once again selected to present a lecture in a session titled, “Utilizing Technology to Bring Museum Experiences to Students,” during the 2017 National Art Education Association Convention, in New York, March 2-4.    She will co-present with art teacher Jennifer Moore from the… Read more »

(Feb. 23, 2017) Coastal Hospice recently announced its new board of directors for 2017. Michael P. Dunn, formerly the Coastal Hospice board’s executive committee member at large, assumes the chair position from Immediate Past Chair Glenna Heckathorn. Stephen R. Farrow is now vice chair; Lorie Phillips is treasurer; Diana L. Barber is secretary; and Byron… Read more »

(Feb. 16, 2017) When 86-year-old Jesse Turner closes the Berlin Shoe Box next month, it will not only be the end of a 68-year career, but also the end of an era. More than a mere cobbler, Turner is a U.S. Army veteran and the longtime organizer of the Old Fashioned Memorial Day Parade in… Read more »

(Feb. 16, 2017) By unanimous consent, the Ocean Pines Association approved sweeping changes to the golf membership fee structure during a budget meeting on Friday. Board Vice President Dave Stevens said he met with President Tom Herrick and homeowner Bob Kessler the day before, and the trio banged out a three-page plan for golf that… Read more »