BALTIMORE — As this column was being written, Thanksgiving Day was imminent, Christmas, Hanukkah and Kwanzaa are approaching and 2013 is coming to an end. The year 2014 appears over the horizon, but our vision of what it will look like is clouded by the events of 2013 as well as by societal and cultural… Read more »
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Yes, let’s celebrate, but remember responsibilities
While Berlin is getting ready for its Victorian Christmas and many have worked hard to prepare for a successful holiday season, there is still something that can’t be forgotten. We’re not writing here that it is being placed on the back burner in favor of the holidays. That’s not the case at all. This is… Read more »
Ocean Pines Boat Club introduces Board of Directors
OCEAN PINES—The Ocean Pines Boat Club Change of Watch Dinner Dance was held on Sunday, Nov. 10 at Harrison’s Harbor Watch Restaurant in Ocean City. It was an evening of fine dining, dancing, good fellowship, nostalgia and much-deserved recognition and awards. Frank Watkins was installed as the new Commodore and members of the 2014 Board… Read more »
MSP Crash Team investigates details of Nov. 8 fatal accident
BERLIN—The Maryland State Police Crash Team is investigating details relating to the Nov. 8 crash that killed 16 year-old Tymeir Dennis and severely injured his 18 year-old brother Tyheim Bowen, and has until early January to complete a full review of the incident, according to Trooper First Class Chris Davala, assistant commander of the MSP’s… Read more »
Create investment mix that includes three types of income
If you depend on fixed-income investments for at least part of your income, you probably haven’t been too happy in recent years, as interest rates have hit historic lows. Nonetheless, even in a low-rate environment, you can broaden the income-producing potential of your investment portfolio. However, before taking action, it’s helpful to know what the… Read more »
New salon provides wide range of services to Ocean Pines area
OCEAN PINES—Air services are moving over to make way for hair services Beauchamp Road as Kate Bathon, owner of the Enchanted Beauty Salon & Spa, prepares to greet new customers into the home-like setting of her new venture. The salon is located at 11220 Beauchamp Rd., across from St. John Neumann’s Catholic Church. The building… Read more »
Berlin Parks Commission receives 10 entries for competition
BERLIN—The Berlin Parks Commission met with several of the volunteer judges who will help organizers choose the right combination of pictures from entries for the Stephen Decatur Park Mural Contest, upcoming additions to Dr. William Henry Park, and began discussions on possible long-range planning for John Howard Burbage Park, during a Dec. 3 meeting. Deputy… Read more »
Diakonia: a place where people come to hit life’s ‘reset’ button
WEST OCEAN CITY—A man is playing hide and seek with a toddler. The little boy runs behind a tree laughing with delight as his seeker pretends he can’t find him “anywhere.” The man’s wife invites guests in to her lovely two-bedroom apartment. One could hear the collective stamps of mothers all over the world saying… Read more »
County Arts Council awards grants to local organizations
BERLIN–The Worcester County Arts Council awarded $9,550 in Community Arts Development Grants to nine art projects and events to be presented by local nonprofit arts organizations during the six-month granting cycle beginning Jan. 1. Organizations and their projects that are being awarded are: Assateague People Of Delmarva – 21 Annual Drums On Pocomoke Berlin Intermediate… Read more »
Berlin’s Victorian Christmas celebration begins this week
BERLIN—The tree is lit and the streets are decked. Victorian Christmas has arrived and will be marshalled in Thursday evening, Dec. 5 at 7 p.m. with 85 floats, bands and marchers down Berlin’s Main Street to herald the start of the holiday season. Annual Christmas parade organizer Sharon Timmons said the parade will include 12… Read more »