(Aug. 6, 2015) The Worcester County Fair returns this weekend with a wide-range of activities for the entire family including a dozen contests for children, livestock shows, cake auction, a car show and free admission in Snow Hill. Thousands of people attend the annual fair each year with more than 30 craft and food vendors… Read more »

Worcester County Fair Schedule of Events Friday, Aug. 7 8 a.m. — Horse show 10:30 a.m. — Fair and vendors open 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. — Youth STEM activities 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. — Worcester Celebrates Safe Kids Day 12 p.m. — Rabbit show 2 p.m. — Sheep show 2-6 p.m. — Sand… Read more »

(Aug. 6, 2015) The Ocean Pines Chamber of Commerce will host its second annual Car Show & Parade on Sunday, Aug. 16. The parade will start at White Horse Park at 10 a.m. and proceed down Ocean Parkway to the Car Show at Veterans Memorial Park on the corner of Cathell and Racetrack roads. There… Read more »

(Aug. 6, 2015) Fresh from several summer shows opening for national acts such as J Roddy Walston and the Business and Trombone Shorty, local singer songwriter Bryan Russo is shifting gears and planning an intimate set on the lawn of the Calvin B. Taylor House Museum in Berlin on Sunday, Aug. 9. The free concert,… Read more »

(Aug. 6, 2015) Comptroller Peter Franchot is encouraging shoppers to take advantage of Maryland’s tax-free week which begins Sunday, Aug. 9, and runs through Saturday, Aug. 15. During that time, any single qualifying article of clothing or footwear priced $100 or less – regardless of how many purchased – will be exempt from the state’s… Read more »

(Aug. 6, 2015) Earlier this year, hundreds of “kayaktivists” took to the water in Seattle to protest Shell’s oil drilling in the Arctic. Just last week, a similar on the water – and from the bridge – gathering kept a drilling rig supply ship from leaving for the Arctic from Portland. In light of the… Read more »

(Aug. 6, 2015) Find out if grandpa’s coin collection is worth some cash during a free antiques appraisal show hosted by the Ocean Pines Recreation and Parks Department on Thursday, Aug. 6 from 3-4:15 p.m. and 4:30-5:45 p.m. at the Ocean Pines Community Center. Todd Peenstra, a nationally known antiques and art appraiser, will offer… Read more »

(Aug. 6, 2015) Atlantic General Hospital and Health System launched a new, mobile responsive website last week as part of its continued mission of providing access to quality care, personalized service and education to improve individual and community health. In its 22 years of service to the residents and visitors of Berlin and the surrounding… Read more »

(Aug. 6, 2015) The Worcester County Economic Development (WCED) Reach for the Stars STEM Camp held recently at The Red Doors Community Center, introduced local children to applications for technology and engineering. Selected by application in March, 28 Worcester students ages 12-15 have participated in computer programming, video game design, constructing submersible robots, creating hovercrafts,… Read more »

(July 30, 2015) Members of the Ocean Pines Association have many options when it comes to this year’s board of directors race. Seven candidates are vying for two positions on the board, with the top two vote getters earning three-year terms. Ballots were mailed on July 7, and must be mailed back by next Thursday…. Read more »