(May 7, 2015) Four bands, one beer garden and a handful of carnival games geared toward families highlight this year’s May Day Play Day in Berlin on Friday. This year’s event, the fifth annual, also coincides with the town’s 2nd Friday art stroll, and will feature a live radio broadcast from host Ocean 98. “That’s… Read more »

(May 7, 2015) Springfest, a four-day festival featuring food, live musical entertainment and arts and crafts, kicks off Thursday and runs through Sunday in the inlet parking lot in downtown Ocean City. “Springfest celebrates its 25th anniversary this year, which makes it a part of Ocean City history and it is fitting that it resides… Read more »

(May 7, 2015) The Town of Berlin has scheduled a ribbon-cutting for the new countdown crosswalk signal recently installed at the intersection of Bay Street extended and Route 113 for 11 a.m. Friday. The public is invited to join the event. “We are gathering at Henry Park on Flower Street and walking over to the… Read more »

(May 7, 2015) Ocean Pines may be flat, but local children can still get a taste of mountain biking during the community’s “Take a Kid Mountain Biking” day on Saturday, May 9 from noon to 2 p.m. in Bainbridge Park. This free event will offer children ages 8 and up and their parents the opportunity… Read more »

(May 7, 2015) For the 16th year, Assateague Coastal Trust will offer a selection of native flowering perennials, heirloom tomatoes, herbs and local crafts at its annual festival. This year, the event will again take place next to ACT’s office, steps from the corner of Old Ocean City Boulevard and North Main Street in Berlin… Read more »

(April 30, 2015) The clash over a potential Dollar General store on Old Ocean City Road near Healthway Drive in Berlin is headed back to the town’s board of zoning appeals after a Worcester County Circuit Court judge decided on behalf of the developer last Thursday. According to court documents, Attorney B. Randall Coates, representing… Read more »

(April 30, 2015) After three years in office that featured significant changes in the community’s political landscape, Ocean Pines Association Director Sharyn O’Hare will not be running for reelection to the board of directors. At least partially responsible for her decision is what she sees as an increasingly confrontational board of directors bent on trying… Read more »

(April 30, 2015) As part of its efforts during Child Abuse Awareness Month, the Life Crisis Center in Salisbury is driving home the message to residents in Worcester, Wicomico and Somerset counties that silence is never the right answer when it comes to potential instances of child abuse. Executive Director Michele Hughes said there are… Read more »

(April 30, 2015) New philosophies in the way disabled adults enter into and maintain employment could force major changes in the way students at the Cedar Chapel Special School are taught and adults at the Worcester County Developmental Center gain employment. Of course, it first boils down to funding. “The Center for Medicare and Medicaid… Read more »

(April 30, 2015) A week after Berlin officials released a budget draft showing a potential $15,000 increase in appropriations for nonprofits, the mayor and Town Council fielded pitches by three such groups during their Monday night meeting. All told, the draft includes $35,000 set aside for appropriations to nonprofits. “I have to say that we’re… Read more »