BERLIN–Thirty five artists from five states and the District of Columbia painted last weekend in America’s Coolest Small Town and competed for cash prizes in the Worcester County Arts Council’s annual plein air event. A large audience enjoyed the exhibit during the “Wet Paint” sale and reception and voted for the “People’s Choice” $100 award,… Read more »
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Family Fun Night at Ocean Pines Aquatics Department
OCEAN PINES–The Ocean Pines Aquatics Department will turn up the music and open the doors at the Sports Core Pool for the first indoor Family Fun Night of the season on Friday, Sept. 26 from 6-8:30 pm. This event, which is open to the public, will feature music by DJ Donnie, a splash contest and… Read more »
Day to get a day before calling it a day
BERLIN– Michael Day, one of the Town of Berlin’s most respected officials, will not be going quietly. That is, a community wide retirement party will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 1 for the departing Economic and Community Development director. The celebration was announced this week in a statement issued this week by Mayor Gee Williams,… Read more »
We know what we want but not how to pay for it
Two things were apparent at the candidates forum in Ocean Pines last week: one, just about everyone has something to say and, two, what they are saying is that we all know what we want, but what we don’t know is how to pay for it. Virtually anyone who has driven on Route 589 would… Read more »
Squid ink pasta with celery-tomato essence
There are times when something just strikes my fancy and today marked one of those spells. Walking through the kitchen after straightening out the walk-in, I remembered my days in Baltimore. I cooked in some good restaurants and one such place was the Polo Grill by Johns Hopkins University. The chef was very talented and… Read more »
Fire displaces OP family; funds to help them needed
OCEAN PINES–Fundraisers were quickly established after an Ocean Pines family lost their residence in a fire last Friday. Two of the fundraisers were created Saturday online at www.gofundme. com for Jesse and Hailey Scott, who were renting the house at 9 Frigate Run, where they lived with their four children, Aaden, Marley, Kenady and Harrison,… Read more »
Kite Festival takes off, continuing through Sunday
(Sept. 19, 2014) The Sunfest Kite Festival, hosted by the Kite Loft, kicked off Thursday and will continue through Sunday on the Boardwalk and beach at Sixth Street. The festival draws thousands of visitors to the Ocean City Boardwalk and beach, according to Jay Knerr, owner of the Kite Loft. “What really attracts people is… Read more »
Sand Castle Home Tour to visit 11 special residences
OCEAN CITY–Want an insider’s look at some of the area’s coolest houses? Like to decorate or looking for new ideas for your own home? Want to spend a fun day and kick off Sunfest weekend while supporting the local arts community? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, the Art League of Ocean… Read more »
Walk for Crohn’s, Colitis set for Sept. 20 at Northside Park
OCEAN CITY–The Take Steps Walk For Crohn’s and Colitis will take place Saturday, Sept. 20 at Northside Park on 125th Street. The walk is scheduled to start at 5 p.m. The Take Steps Walk raises awareness and funds for Crohn’s Disease and Colitis research. It is a family-friendly festival that brings patients, health professionals and… Read more »
Coastal Assoc. of Realtors urges poster participation
MARYLAND–The Coastal Association of REALTORS is encouraging local teachers to participate in the annual Fair Housing Poster Contest, which sends the winning student to Annapolis for a meeting with the governor or other state official. Sponsored by the Maryland Association of REALTORS (MAR), the contest is a means for REALTORS across the state to help… Read more »