Years ago I was reading Chelminski’s “The Perfectionist: Life and Death in Haute Cuisine,” the tragic rise and fall of real-life chef Bernard Loiseau (a contemporary of Paul Bocuse who took his own life when rumors circulated that he was about to lose a Michelin star). I was bemused throughout the story, as I knew… Read more »
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Diabetes Awareness Month offerings announced at Apple
(Nov. 19, 2015) Core Clinical Care, a division of Apple Discount Drugs, announces exclusive offerings for Diabetes Awareness month throughout November. Diabetic patients can take advantage of classes, testing, special discounts on diabetes products and the promotion of the American Diabetes Association campaign, “Eat Well, America!” “Being in the healthcare profession, we care about the… Read more »
OC’s Winterfest of Lights opens Thursday, Nov. 19
(Nov. 19, 2015) Prepare to be dazzled during the 23rd annual Winterfest of Lights, beginning on Thursday, Nov. 19 at Northside Park on 125th Street. “This has become an annual tradition for families and gives everyone the opportunity to enjoy the holiday experience Ocean City offers,” said Frank Miller, special events superintendent for the Town… Read more »
CAR grant to assist downtown Berlin
(Nov. 19, 2015) The Coastal Association of Realtors (CAR) has received a $2,000 Placemaking micro-grant from the National Association of Realtors to help make downtown Berlin a better place to live and work by transforming unused public spaces into vibrant community places. The grant is intended to help realtors associations partner with others to plan,… Read more »
Time for Berlin, fire company to move on
While, as Yogi Berra once observed, it’s not over until it’s over, the three-year battle between the Berlin Fire Company and the Town of Berlin has reached a détente and appears to be on its way toward closure. While that, of course, is a good thing, it’s even more important to Berlin’s residents, who are… Read more »
Decatur lineman named to Under-16 team
(Nov. 19, 2015) Stephen Decatur High School offensive lineman, Samuel Todd of Bishopville, has been named to the U.S. Under-16 National Team and will compete against Canada in the 2016 International Bowl at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Tex., home of the Dallas Cowboys, on Feb. 5. Todd, Decatur’s junior varsity team MVP this season, is… Read more »
OP Players offer ‘Red Feather’ double feature
(Nov. 19, 2015) The Ocean Pines Players will present two, one-act plays, “Revenge of the Red Feather Ladies” and “The Red Feather Ladies Get Their Man,” by Maxine Holmgren, this weekend in Ocean City. Together, these plays demonstrate why it is not a good idea to get on the wrong side of six determined, angry… Read more »
Berlin given state honor for volunteer Ambassador prog.
(Nov. 19, 2015) The state recognized one of Berlin’s marquee volunteer programs last month, as two members of office of economic and community development were presented with the Governor’s Service Award. Economic and Community Development Director Ivy Wells and Administrative Assistant Sharon Timmons were notified of the designation in September, but the original ceremony was… Read more »
Worcester County Arts Council reveals ‘Small Wonders’ winners
(Nov. 19, 2015) The Worcester County Arts Council announces winners in the juried art exhibit themed “Small Wonders,” which features 46 pieces of artwork submitted by 31 professional or amateur artists, with work in all media. Although the subject of this show was open to artist’s individual inspiration and interpretation, the main objective was to… Read more »
Buckingham Elementary students get history lesson
(Nov. 19, 2015) Plans for a new public mural for the north-facing wall of the Berlin visitor’s center date back several years, when members of the Arts & Entertainment Committee began to scout for locations. This week, work on the mural’s concept began in Melissa Reid’s art classroom at Buckingham Elementary School, as second and… Read more »