The inclination to veer away from angry circumstances and volatile topics is strong this week and therefore lands us in Berlin, where, if all is far from perfect, its officials and residents at least continue to strive for a rare level of community harmony and attractiveness. And what could be more harmonious than an excellent… Read more »
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Thank you to the voters Editor, I am writing to express my appreciation to the OP community for the support I received from you during my campaign, and for electing me to your Board of Directors. I am grateful for the words of advice and counsel I received during the campaign from homeowners and from… Read more »
More than $5,000 raised during event
(Aug. 17, 2017) Organizers estimate more than 500 people attended the inaugural Believe in Tomorrow Block Party in Berlin last Saturday and at least $5,000 was raised for the organization. “People came and went all night long,” said Wayne Littleton, coordinator for the Believe in Tomorrow Children’s Respite Housing Program. “If the weather wasn’t so… Read more »
Expanded `Chamber Music by the Sea` series
(Aug. 17, 2017) The Chamber Music by the Sea concert series returns to the area Aug. 29 to Sept. 3, with performances scheduled in Berlin, Snow Hill and South Point. Soloist Elena Urioste (violin), the artistic director of the series, will be joined by cellist Brook Speltz, violinist Melissa White, violist Milena Pajarovan de Stadt… Read more »
Pocomoke’s free concert series to return this Thurs.
(Aug. 17, 2017) Pocomoke’s Concert in the Park continues today with classic and modern rockers Front Page News taking a second shot at the event. Lead guitarist Gary Collier said the band was booked to play in Cypress Park last year, but Mother Nature threw up a roadblock. “We were actually scheduled, and it rained… Read more »
Crafts & Treasures returns to SH, Saturday
(Aug. 17, 2017) Sidewalk vendors are being sought for the second installment of the Crafts & Treasures event this Saturday in Snow Hill. Last month the town launched the event, scheduled every third Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and is offering outdoor retail space at no cost along Washington Street. Snow Hill Economic… Read more »
Rocks roll into Berlin and Ocean Pines, with messages
(Aug. 17, 2017) Children in Berlin and Ocean Pines are painting inspirational messages, colorful pictures and designs on rocks and hiding them around their towns for others to discover. Those who find rocks are encouraged to post a picture of them on the Berlin Rocks and OP Rockss Facebook pages. They can then hide the… Read more »
Don’t skirt the issue; let them eat steak
I’m sitting in a small Latin restaurant in Hudson Valley, New York. At least that is how I feel as I read the menu at Our Harvest while grabbing a beer. It never ceases to amaze me how food can transport us back in time as it launches our memories that are triggered by certain… Read more »
Fresh, local ingredients set this BLT apart
Never one to do things the easy way, I decided to get a little exercise before a shift at the Reel Inn for White Marlin week. I figured that I would loosen up the ankles and the knees after the first two days behind the grill. The old joints were stiff, and it seemed like… Read more »
Believe in Tomorrow’s Block Party to debut in Berlin, Sat.
(Aug. 10, 2017) Live music, vendors, food and games for adults and children are a few of the featured offerings during the inaugural Believe in Tomorrow Block Party, this Saturday from 6-9 p.m., on the streets of Berlin. “This is an opportunity for the Berlin business community and citizens to support a nonprofit organization that… Read more »