SNOW HILL– The Worcester County Commission on Aging will host its sixth annual car show on Saturday, May 10. The show, which benefits senior programs, will be held at the Charles and Martha Fulton Senior Center on 4767 Snow Hill Road. Lloyd Parks, chairman of the board of directors at the senior center, helped launch… Read more »
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Fin City Brewing Co. releases Angler Ale, Sneaky Wheat
WEST OCEAN CITY– Fin City Brewing Co., based inside of Hooper’s Crab House, released a pair of new staple beers last week to the public. The unconventional brewery, set 30 feet above a busy bar, has been working around the clock in preparation for the new releases. Angler Ale and Sneaky Wheat, two beers that… Read more »
A Little Bit Sheepish knits way to new, expanded space
BERLIN– Brenda Trice and her yarn store A Little Bit Sheepish are the latest success story in America’s Coolest Small Town. After less than two years in business the shop, located at 2 South Main Street, is set to expand into the space formerly occupied by re:Fresh Media. Opened in November 2012, Trice said opening… Read more »
‘Earthy theme’ for Friday art stroll in downtown Berlin
BERLIN– An “earthy” theme ties together several of the participating artists and vendors during this month’s art stroll. The 2nd Friday runs on May 9 from 5-8 p.m. in downtown Berlin and features live entertainment and extended hours by area shops. Sharptown resident Doug Stephens will sign copies of his book “Summer Harvest: Portrait of… Read more »
OP women present grants
OCEAN PINES–During its general membership meeting ON May 1, the Women’s Club of Ocean Pines presented $2,500 in college scholarships and $2,000 to community organizations that provide services to Ocean Pines residents. Scholarships were awarded to Brandon Johnson, Cassidy Larwood and Jessica Paulsen from Stephen Decatur High School in recognition of their academic achievements, extra-curricular… Read more »
Grand opening of OP Yacht Club slated for June 8
OCEAN PINES–The Cove, the name of the first-floor of the new yacht club, is expected to open Memorial Day weekend and its grand opening is scheduled for June 8. In addition to the traditional ribbon cutting, the grand opening will include all-day music, food and tours of the new facility, General Manager Bob Thompson told… Read more »
Berlin takes look at utilities fund budget for fiscal year
BERLIN– The town’s utilities fund budget for fiscal year 2014 was discussed for the second time during a council meeting on Monday, May 5. The utilities budget was also debated briefly during a general fund budget work session on April 21. Public Works Director Jane Kreiter led the discussion on the water, wastewater and storm… Read more »
Inclined tree sparks concern of possible power outages
BERLIN– An inclined tree that appears to threaten town power lines became a hot topic of conversation during a recent council meeting. The now infamous tree, housed on the property of 101 S. Main Street, was first mentioned by councilmember Paula Lynch during a discussion about adding in-line disconnects to town power lines. “I brought… Read more »
Trail connecting Berlin, Assateague moving forward
BERLIN– A planned trail way connecting the town to the Assateague Island National Seashore could be moving closer to reality. The Lower Shore Land Trust is applying for a portion of the $900,000 in grant money being made available by the State of Maryland as part of the Federal Lands Access Program. LSLT executive… Read more »
Euthanasia not part of discussion to control geese
OCEAN PINES– Contrary to popular belief, euthanasia has not been discussed as a means to control the growing resident Canadian goose population. A flurry of letters to the editor and Facebook posts began pouring in following suggestions by the Environment and Natural Assets committee to eliminate the geese from the area near the South Gate… Read more »