(June 29, 2017) A sold-out crowd of about 150 attended the first Habitat for Humanity of Worcester County “Dinner of Jefferson” event last Friday, raising more than $15,000 for the nonprofit. The outdoor, farm-to-table dinner featured 10 courses with more than two dozen local restaurants and businesses donating their time, ingredients and expertise to benefit… Read more »
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Hopefuls take part in Pines forum
(June 29, 2017) The four remaining Ocean Pines Board of Directors candidates met during a nearly two-hour candidate forum in the community center last Wednesday. Two candidates, newcomer Dr. Colette Horn and former Director Marty Clarke, exchanged several barbs on issues, including the budget and the yacht club, and Horn repeatedly went after the current… Read more »
No punches pulled for this pulled pork
As my playlist jumps from Locash to Lagwagon, I ponder the many strange and wonderful things that happen in life. Who knows? Perhaps my musical taste is a metaphor for the ambiguity and freneticism that penetrate our everyday existence. If you could only know what is in my record collection (yes, I’m old enough to… Read more »
Annual Truck and Tractor Pull this Saturday in Pocomoke
(June 22, 2017) The Great Pocomoke Fairgrounds will be full of sound and fury during the 14th annual East Coast Pullers Truck and Tractor Pull this Saturday. Lovers of smoke-belching vehicles can check out super and pro-stock diesel tractors, pro-stock diesel four-wheel drive trucks, two-wheel drive trucks and hot-farm tractors. Gates will open at 4… Read more »
Worcester County Fair back this weekend for earlier start
(June 22, 2017) The Worcester County Fair opens to the public this Friday, a bit earlier than its traditional run in August. Worcester County Fair Board member Cindy Morris explained that sweltering heat made last year’s fair at Byrd Park in Snow Hill a bit taxing for livestock and attendees. “It’s always been the second… Read more »
Letters to the Editor
Questions after Board meeting Editor, Yesterday evening [Monday] I attended a “special” meeting of the Board of Directors of the Ocean Pines Association. I did not know the agenda prior to the meeting and after checking the OP website today, I still do not know the substance of the agenda. Comments in the brief… Read more »
Something smells fishy
The news release from the Ocean Pines Association said the board of directors “worked collectively” to solve an undisclosed problem and met in closed session “to collaborate as a team.” Neither of these statements, vetted as they must have been by the association leadership, is true. As was demonstrated Monday night, when the directors voted… Read more »
Pocomoke 4th Friday highlights local artist
(June 22, 2017) Among the numerous highlights at this week’s 4th Friday Street Festival in Pocomoke will be featured artist of the month Jean Mason, a longtime educator who pursues creative expressions in her spare time. “I’ve lived in Pocomoke for about 40 years,” she said. “I met my husband and stayed.” In her younger… Read more »
Berlin parks projects progressing
(June 22, 2017) Dr. William Henry Park in Berlin is getting new bathrooms – soon – and plans are underway on several other notable parks projects, according to Administrative Services Director Mary Bohlen. Bohlen is the staff liaison to the Berlin Parks Commission and manages parks improvements for the town. The Town Council agreed in… Read more »
Baker Street repairs likely after Labor Day
(June 22, 2017) Design work for repairs on Baker Street in Berlin are due back soon from engineering firm Davis, Bowen & Friedel Inc., and construction could start during the next few months. Town Administrator Laura Allen expects that “any day now” and said the firm would assist with the bidding process. The Berlin Town… Read more »