(Jan. 5, 2017) Berlin native and Stephen Decatur High School alum Josh Chamberlain will present a film and television workshop from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., this Saturday, at Worcester Preparatory School. The cost to attend is $34 in advance, or $50 at the door. Attendees will enjoy a number of demonstrations from the film… Read more »
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Children’s theater brings ‘Lion King’
(Jan. 5, 2017) The Ocean Pines Children’s Theater announces its upcoming production of Disney’s Broadway blockbuster, “The Lion King Jr,” Jan. 13-14 in Ocean City. With music and lyrics by Elton John and Tim Rice, this enchanting show was introduced to the Broadway stage in 1997, and was the recipient of 70 awards, including the… Read more »
Register for youth indoor leagues
(Jan. 5, 2017) The winter Youth Indoor Soccer League and Youth Basketball League seasons will begin Saturday, Jan. 7, and all the action will take place at the Worcester County Recreation Center (WCRC) in Snow Hill. Both leagues are co-ed. The five Youth Indoor Soccer League divisions are: ages 3-4, and grades K-1, 2-3, 4-5… Read more »
Let’s hope it’s a good one
The year 2016 was a mess: rough weather, flooding, bomb threats, lawsuits, ugly politics, the loss of good citizens, and business that was OK, but not so wonderful that it overshadowed the year’s difficulties. It was, in many respects, like the year before and the year before that. With the arrival of each new year,… Read more »
Low-key First Friday in downtown Snow Hill
(Jan. 5, 2017) Snow Hill hosts 11 First Fridays per year, with January as the off month, allowing the town and the arts and entertainment district, which both sponsor the events, to evaluate how things are going. “In the past, the town has charged street vendors a $25 fee, and in keeping with what’s going… Read more »
Berlin-based podcast to get bigger audience with NPR
(Jan. 5, 2017) Nearly a year after its debut, Salt Water Media’s podcast “So, What’s Your Story?” has been picked up by local NPR affiliate Delmarva Public Radio. Starting this Saturday, the show that promotes independent authors in the tri-state area will air immediately after “This American Life.” “It’s a great spot since DPR has… Read more »
Painted windows bring festive holiday spirit
(Jan. 5, 2017) Though there hasn’t been so much as a single fallen flake of snow on the shore yet, Snow Hill’s downtown is teeming with snowmen. They’re the work of Olga Deshields, who initially was hired by the town to dress up a vacant downtown building’s windows, and then the idea caught on and… Read more »
Long and arduous process to rezone former golf course
(Jan. 5, 2017) While the debate continues over whether the proposed “Ayres Creek Campground” is a good idea, the process of switching the former Pines Shores Golf Course over to another use will likely move slowly, if it goes through at all. Before anything can happen, the property would have to be rezoned from E-1… Read more »
Cropper answers critics’ claims on campground
(Jan. 5, 2017) Attorney Hugh Cropper, respectfully, does not agree that campsites are bad for the environment, or for traffic, in Worcester County. Cropper represents Todd Burbage and the Ayres Creek Family Farm, LLC, which owns the former Pines Shore Golf Course near Route 611 and Route 376 and plan to redevelop that property into… Read more »
Options available for county residents disposing of trees
(Jan. 5, 2017) For people who spent a month or more nursing a Christmas tree in their living rooms, chances are this might be time to dispose of that old pine or spruce. In Berlin, the town will offer free curbside collection next Wednesday, Jan. 11. Residents are asked to place live-cut trees on the… Read more »