WORCESTER COUNTY—From patriotic concerts and fireworks to pool parties and hot dog-eating contests, Worcester County has a host of ways to celebrate Independence Day. Here are a few events going on in the area this weekend: Ocean Pines • Freedom 5K: Ocean Pines kicks off its Independence Day celebration Friday, weather pending, with a Freedom… Read more »
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Took more than huge voting effort to become ‘cool’
BERLIN– From an outsider’s perspective, Berlin can seem like a town built inside of a snow globe. Are the shop and restaurant owners that line Main Street – who perpetually shake your hand and ask how your day was – really that friendly? Just many bathtub and high heel races, fiddler’s conventions and Victorian jubilees,… Read more »
County says no to Parke request for sewer charge cuts
OCEAN PINES – The Parke at Ocean Pines must continue to pay its wastewater bills as usual. The Worcester County Commissioners on Tuesday denied the written request of Kristi Clarke, general manager of The Parke, for a reduction in sewer charges because of water used for landscaping. The Parke, the homeowners association for active adults… Read more »
Seriously low voter turnout storyline of June 24 primaries
WORCESTER COUNTY– More than any single race for office, the central storyline coming out of June’s primary election was the historically low turnout. The off-year primary pulled in just 20 percent of registered voters in Worcester County, down 10 percent from the similar primary held four years ago. Maryland previously held primary elections in September,… Read more »
Habitat for Humanity house now Spence family’s home
SNOW HILL – Habitat for Humanity of Worcester County, Inc. welcomed its 17th partner family during a dedication ceremony on June 18 in Snow Hill. The new homeowner, Jessica Spence, thanked Habitat for Humanity of Worcester County, her pastor, and family who helped her to achieve her goal of homeownership. “I just kept thinking… when, when,… Read more »
Worcester Arts Council sets July workshops, classes list
BERLIN – The Worcester County Arts Council is offering several classes and workshops in July. Rhyme With Art will be held on July 8, 15, 22 and 29 from 4-4:45 p.m. Inspired by famous nursery rhymes, little artists ages 2-4 will be introduced to various media and techniques such as collage, stamping, watercolors and tempera…. Read more »
Taylor Museum adds clock, knife box to collection
BERLIN– Two new additions have been added to the already impressive collection at the Taylor House Museum. An antique grandfather clock and a knife box were donated by the Ocean Pines-based Arcadia chapter of the Questers. “They are a historic preservation organization, so they kind of adopted our museum, and each year they raise money… Read more »
No changes in user fees for most sanitary service areas
WORCESTER COUNTY – Seven of the county’s 11 sanitary service areas have no changes in user fees in the Water and Wastewater Enterprise Fund adopted June 18. The service areas with no changes in user fees are Ocean Pines, West Ocean City, Assateague Point, The Landings, Mystic Harbour, Lighthouse Sound and River Run. Ratepayers… Read more »
Berlin expected to annex land tract across from SDHS
BERLIN– A significant growth in the town’s commercial and residential capacity could begin construction by the end of the year. A 120-acre piece of land at 9828 Seahawk Rd., across from Stephen Decatur High School, is expected to be annexed by the town and developed by Salisbury-based Rinnier Development Company. “The first component of… Read more »
OP boat parade will follow new route for viewing
OCEAN PINES–The return of the Ocean Pines Boat Club boat parade brings a new route for viewing. The parade will take place Saturday, July 26, at Pintail Park beginning at 2 p.m. The rain date will be July 27. The theme this year is “Fantasy.” Beginning at noon in Pintail Park, the Kiwanis Club’s “Dog… Read more »