(March 30, 2017) Therapeutic massages, facials, skin care treatments and a few unique add-ons are offered at Massage Envy on Manklin Creek Road in Ocean Pines, which opened on Feb. 16. “People need to take care of their bodies to participate in life. We are very wellness-based,” Joann Hess, owner of the Massage Envy Ocean… Read more »
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Author gets ‘Stuck in the Onesies’
(March 30, 2017) Ocean Pines resident Diana McDonough takes readers back to the 1960s in her novel, “Stuck in the Onesies,” which is loosely-based off her mother and set in the Washington D.C. suburbs. “It will bring back a lot of memories being it’s a little bit of a history lesson during such a… Read more »
Ocean Pines will host free cancer screenings
(March 30, 2017) Oral cancer causes nearly 10,000 deaths a year in the United States – a rate that could be lower if the disease were caught at an earlier stage in more people. But for many, especially those who don’t have routine dental checkups, oral cancer can easily progress without even being noticed. That’s… Read more »
Historical Society meeting, April 7
(March 30, 2017) Members of the Worcester County Historical Society and their guests will gather at the Pocomoke Community Center for their annual spring meeting, Friday, April 7. In addition to the traditional Eastern Shore chicken and dumpling dinner those attending will have an opportunity to hear retired Major Gen. James Adkins tell the fascinating… Read more »
Don’t bet on towns to get cut of casino funds
No one can blame Snow Hill and Pocomoke officials for seeking a tiny slice of the Ocean Downs Casino revenue pie, but they will be going against house odds to get it. It isn’t because those communities wouldn’t be able to make a reasonable argument for a share, because that wouldn’t be too difficult. Considering… Read more »
SHORE UP! needs senior volunteers
(March 30, 2017) SHORE UP! Inc.’s Foster Grandparent Program is recruiting low- to moderate-income senior citizens ages 55 and older to work with children/youth in Caroline, Dorchester, Somerset, Talbot, Wicomico and Worcester counties. Foster grandparents work with children/youth in their community, often in schools, serving as mentors, role models and friends, while receiving a… Read more »
Snow Hill Spring Celebration, Sat.
(March 30, 2017) This Saturday, Peter Cottontail will hop down the bunny trail during the annual Snow Hill Spring Celebration. Town Manager Kelly Pruitt said parents are welcome to bring their children to Sturgis Park at 11 a.m. for a massive Easter egg hunt. “We will have 3,500 eggs hidden in Sturgis Park,” she said…. Read more »
Second-annual art contest will raise awareness
(March 30, 2017) United Way of the Lower Eastern Shore, in partnership with the Wicomico County State’s Attorney Office and Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office, recently announced the second annual Lower Shore Addiction Awareness Visual Arts Competition. The contest is open to middle school and high school students in Wicomico, Worcester, Somerset and Dorchester counties…. Read more »
Lunchtime concert series coming
(March 30, 2017) This May in Berlin will mark the debut of the “3rd Thursday” lunchtime concert series, a new grouping of musical performances designed to draw shoppers to the downtown area. Berlin Economic and Community Development Director Ivy Wells said the monthly event would be held in the grassy area near the Go Organic… Read more »
Contest to create logo for 50th anniversary
(March 30, 2017) The 50th Anniversary Committee in Ocean Pines is asking residents to help design a new logo to commemorate the occasion. During a committee meeting on Monday, members discussed the logo contest with Marketing Director Denise Sawyer. The winning logo will be used on merchandise to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the association… Read more »