(July 23, 2015) The Berlin Heritage Foundation is looking for bakers to enter the peach pie-baking contest during its seventh annual Berlin Peach Festival on Saturday, Aug. 1, on the grounds of the Calvin B. Taylor House Museum, 208 North Main Street. Prizes will be awarded by a panel of three judges, including Shawnee… Read more »
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Bariatric Center, Surgical Services change locations
(July 23, 2015) The Berlin offices of Atlantic General Bariatric Center and Atlantic General Surgical Services will relocate to the James G. Barrett Medical Office Building on Aug. 1. Both offices will be closed the week of July 27 in preparation for the move from the Main Place office complex in Berlin, to a larger,… Read more »
Community Briefs
Hansen recognized Commander Sarge Garlitz of Synepuxent Post #166 American Legion announced Ed Hansen has been awarded the 2014 American Legion Member of the Year Award. He was the service officer of the Post and maintained an excellent program for the veterans. He worked hand-in-hand with the local VA offices to make veterans’ needs… Read more »
New Berlin practice ‘dream’ for twin sisters Erin and Anne
(July 23, 2015) Twin sisters Erin and Anne Spillane are living out a dream, opening their own practice together, Tidewater Dermatology, in Berlin. The pair grew up in the suburbs of Forest County, Pa. Erin is the older of the two, by one minute. “She’ll never let me forget that,” Anne said. Both earned medical… Read more »
Annual Pines Boat Club parade sets sail Saturday
(July 23, 2015) The annual Ocean Pines Boat Club parade returns to the community Saturday, July 25. The event, formerly a staple of the Pines, took a seven-year hiatus before returning last year. “It went great,” organizer Steven Stein said. “It was at a different location, on the north side, but everyone seemed to have… Read more »
Assortment of activities planned at Pocomoke Fair
(July 23, 2015) The Great Pocomoke Fair returns next weekend with harness racing, tractor pulls, livestock exhibits, pageants, classic Eastern Shore food and free admission at the southern end of Worcester County. The fun begins next Thursday, July 30, at the festival grounds at 2003 Broad Street in Pocomoke City, and continues Friday and Saturday,… Read more »
Blessing of the Combines next Saturday in SH
(July 23, 2015) Combines are a familiar sight on the Eastern Shore, moving purposefully and efficiently through fields of grain, corn and soy beans, offloading their harvest into waiting trucks. But seeing a combine from afar is very different from being close enough to touch one. Snow Hill is the Home of the Blessing of… Read more »
Worried about quality of water along watershed?
(July 23, 2015) People planning a trip to the beach or preparing to take part in water sports in the area can check the water quality, if they so desire, with a new app offered by the Assateague Coastal Trust. Created by the Lake Ontario Waterkeepers, the “Swim Guide” app offers current information – from… Read more »
Berlin all stars stopped in state tournament
(July 23, 2015) Despite another deep run into the postseason, the 9-10 Berlin Little League All Stars came up just short in the state tournament, losing 11-5 on Tuesday to close out the season. The District 8 team, which took home the state title in 2014, kicked off the tournament with an 11-2 win over… Read more »
Md. business group gives Del. Carozza perfect rating
(July 23, 2015) Delegate Mary Beth Carozza (District 38C) has received a 100 percent rating from Maryland Business for Responsive Government (MBRG) for her pro-business voting record during the 2015 session of the Maryland General Assembly. Carozza was one of 34 State Delegates to receive a perfect score this year. Carozza’s rating was reported in… Read more »