Ellie Black, the Snow Hill fourth grader whose Little Library project at Byrd Park has been vandalized repeatedly, is learning a valuable lesson: some people take pride in being mean and stupid. Ellies’s Little Library is a small outdoors installation that holds a few books that anyone can borrow and return. It’s a kind and… Read more »
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Cecil graduates Earl T. Cecil of the Ocean City Police Department graduated in the 95th entrance-level class of the Eastern Shore Criminal Justice Academy operated by Wor-Wic Community College in Salisbury. He was among 19 jail and correctional officers from Wicomico, Worcester, Somerset, Dorchester, Talbot and Caroline counties who graduated. Wine tasting luncheon The Women’s… Read more »
Next Wor. Warriors meeting, May 24, to change venues
(May 19, 2016) The next meeting of the Worcester County Warriors Against Opiate Addiction, May 24 at 6:30 p.m., will have a change of venue. The meeting will move to the OC Worship Center, on 10736 Ocean Gateway in Berlin. Previously, plans were made to hold the meeting, the group’s second, in the Ocean Pines… Read more »
Pines Public Works sets bulk pickup
(May 19, 2016) Ocean Pines Public Works will hold a free bulk pickup day for Ocean Pines residents and property owners on Saturday, May 21 beginning at 6 a.m. Items that may be placed curbside for pickup include furniture, waste lumber, plastic chairs, electronics, large appliances and plumbing fixtures. Small items should be placed in… Read more »
Second annual arts race, Saturday
(May 19, 2016) The Worcester County Arts Council will hold its second annual 5K Race/Walk for the Arts on Saturday, May 21 in downtown Berlin. Designed to raise awareness for the arts, the event charges a registration fee of $25 in advance or $30 on the day of the event. The price includes a one-year… Read more »
Brooklyn Baking Barons cooking up new cake slate
(May 19, 2016) Berlin’s newest confectioners, the Brooklyn Baking Barons, hope to have their Main Street storefront open soon. Chris Poeschl and Tony Lanuza had been making their famous whiskey cakes at Crack of Dawn Bakery on Old Ocean Boulevard after running out of room in their original location in New York City. On Friday,… Read more »
Berlin, Burley Oak raising funds for fireworks display
(May 19, 2016) Berlin Main Street will host an art raffle, and Burley Oak Brewery will hold several fundraisers and sales benefitting the first official Berlin Fireworks display. Random Juxtaposition owner Kate Cashman has donated one of her paintings, valued at $300, for the raffle. Each ticket will be sold for $5, with only 500… Read more »
Spring Cruisers bring cars, crowds to downtown Berlin
(May 19, 2016) The Spring Cruisers event returns to Berlin this weekend, with hundreds of cars and trucks expected to descend upon the downtown area on Saturday. Autos generally arrive as early as 7 a.m. to sign up and stake out a prime location. Registration will run until 10 a.m. and costs $10, payable to… Read more »
XO beanery and bites grand opening just two weeks away
(May 19, 2016) Without acknowledging his past, Taylor Morrison, 24, said he couldn’t pave the path to his future. “There are some not so pretty parts, but each piece happens for a reason. If not for the bad times, I couldn’t have this now — that took me a while to understand,” he said. “You… Read more »
Co. Commissioner Bertino hosts next town hall, May 21
(May 19, 2016) Worcester County Commissioner Chip Bertino will hold his next Town Meeting on Saturday, May 21, at 10 a.m. at the Ocean Pines branch library. Commissioner Bertino will provide information on issues and developments occurring within the district and the county as well as answer questions with Commissioner President Jim Bunting. Jonathan… Read more »