(Dec. 3, 2015) Berlin’s 45th annual Christmas Parade returns to Main Street tonight, Thursday, running from 7-9 p.m. Space for floats filled up early this year, as the many would-be entries had to be denied entry well before the Nov. 20 deadline to keep the long line of participants from winding too far. Parade categories… Read more »
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France coming back to Berlin; performer playing Santa Claus
(Dec. 3, 2015) Ed France is not your usual small town person. Among other things, he has performed for three presidents and joined a trio of circuses during a performing career that spans nearly six decades. On Saturday, the 74-year-old Berlin native will return to his hometown to greet children as Santa Claus at the… Read more »
WCDC still fighting new federal regs
(Dec. 3, 2015) The Worcester County Developmental Center (WCDC) continues to fight new federal regulations that could compromise the operational abilities of the Newark facility, as well as similar centers statewide. Vocational training centers like the developmental center are being targeted by the Department of Justice following a ruling by the Centers for Medicare &… Read more »
AGH opens Pain Center, welcomes specialist Dr. Zaky
(Nov. 26, 2015) Atlantic General Hospital and Health System announces that board certified anesthesiologist and pain intervention specialist Wadid Zaky, MD, will serve as medical director of the new Atlantic General Pain Center in Berlin. Building the center was one of the organization’s strategic plans to address a chronic condition that plagues many residents on… Read more »
WYFCS presents ‘Sun Awards’ to Allgood, Furbay
(Nov. 26, 2015) During its 40th annual celebration on Nov. 1, Worcester Youth and Family Counseling Services, Inc. (WYFCS) honored community partners and residents for supporting neighbors in need. The annual WYFCS “Sun Awards” are dedicated to recognize the efforts of individuals and organizations that demonstrate a commitment to empowering people, of all ages, toward… Read more »
DWC meets with state Del. Edwards
(Nov. 26, 2015) Congresswoman Donna Edwards (Maryland 4th District), who is running for the 2016 U.S. Senate seat currently held by Senator Barbara Mikulski, was the guest speaker during the Democratic Women’s Club of Worcester County (DWC) Nov. 16 meeting. More than 60 members and guests learned more about Rep. Edwards’ commitment to fight… Read more »
Girl Scouts cookie prices unchanged
(Nov. 26, 2015) Girl Scouts of the Chesapeake Bay (GSCB) will not be increasing the price of Girl Scout Cookies this year. While some councils have decided to increase cookie prices to $5 per box, cookies on the Delmarva Peninsula will remain at $4 per box for the upcoming cookie season. The price of a… Read more »
Letters to the Editor
Food drive thanks Editor, I would like to thank those members of the Worcester County Bar Association who contributed to the Bar’s Annual Thanksgiving Food Drive. I also thank Scott Fornwalt and the Fenwick Crabhouse, Save-A-Lot, and Purdue-Eastern Shore Poultry for facilitating delivery of our food. This year, we were able to provide approximately… Read more »
Life isn’t always a beach, but we do all live on one
Not to be preachy, but isn’t this the time of year that we should be thankful that we’re here and functioning rather than being self-involved, angry and uncivil because, well, this is America and it’s our right to be anyway we want? One might argue that we’re simply following the tone set by the increasingly… Read more »
Pines celebrates annual Hometown Christmas, Nov. 28
(Nov. 26, 2015) The Ocean Pines Recreation and Parks Department invites area residents and visitors to enjoy a cup of hot cider and treats by a warm fire and kick off the holiday season with the community’s fifth annual “A Hometown Christmas” and tree lighting ceremony on Saturday, Nov. 28 at 6:30 p.m. in White… Read more »