(Oct. 20, 2016) The Town of Berlin’s Visitor Center will be closed to the public beginning Wednesday, Oct. 19 for renovations and improvements to the front of the building.     Economic and Community Development Director Ivy Wells applied for and received funds for a façade grant for improvements to the front of the building. The… Read more »

(Oct. 20, 2016) The Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore (CFES) awarded a record $452,000 in scholarships to 320 students in the region this past year. The Community Foundation administers 157 scholarship funds that provide financial assistance for college students throughout the Lower Eastern Shore of Maryland. “During 2016 the Community Foundation reached new records… Read more »

(Oct. 20, 2016) The Ocean Pines Association Board of Directors discussed the following items during an Oct. 17 work session in the community center: Comprehensive plan In discussing recommendations from the comprehensive planning committee related to a community-wide survey, the directors agreed to set a joint meeting with the committee. Tentatively, that was set for… Read more »

(Oct. 20, 2016) The Worcester County Arts Council invites all interested artists to participate in a juried art show with the theme, “Small Wonders,” to be exhibited during the months of November and December at the WCAC Gallery located at 6 Jefferson Street in Berlin. Work must be delivered to the Arts Council’s Gallery in… Read more »

 (Oct. 20, 2016) Worcester Prep 10th grader Henry Elangwe, of Salisbury, has not forgotten where he’s from or how fortunate he is, thanks to his family. Born in Douala, Cameroon, Elangwe moved to the states when he was in third grade and enrolled at WPS in ninth grade. This summer, he packed up over 550… Read more »

(Oct. 20, 2016) The third annual Flames at the Furnace barbecue fundraiser will take place at historic Furnace Town Living Heritage Village on Saturday, Oct. 22 from 5-8 p.m. Tickets cost $30 per person. The event is for guests 21 and older. Dress is casual, and participants will enjoy a southern barbecue with craft and… Read more »

(Oct. 20, 2016) The Pocomoke City Rotary Club is sponsoring the Flags for Heroes program again this year, on Saturday, Nov. 5, just in time for Veterans Day, Nov.11.   Anyone can nominate a hero (living or deceased) for recognition. It may be a soldier, a fireman, emergency personnel, teacher or anyone who is held… Read more »

(Oct. 20, 2016) The Worcester County Education Foundation recognizes Pamela Lauer, Snow Hill High School’s Teacher Champion.   Lauer grew up in Philadelphia and graduated from Central High School. She earned a Bachelor in Science from Salisbury University, a Masters in Science (Microbiology Concentration) from Virginia Tech and a Masters of Arts in Teaching (Biology)… Read more »

(Oct. 20, 2016) Coastal Hospice welcomes two new provider relations associates as members of its outreach team. Provider relations associates go out into the four Lower Shore counties that Coastal Hospice serves to provide physicians and heath care facilities with the proper tools to give them a full understanding of hospice and the services the… Read more »

(Oct. 13, 2016) While the standard procedure in Berlin is for newly elected members of the mayor and council to take office during the meeting immediately following the election, a quirk of code pushed the swearing-in ceremony back two weeks. According to the code, elected officials assume office on the “next Monday on which a… Read more »