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Great Pocomoke Fair starts today, ends Saturday

(Aug. 4, 2016) One of southern Worcester’s premier events — the Great Pocomoke Fair — begins today at 5 p.m. with new events as well as the return of some old favorites at the Pocomoke City Fairgrounds at 2003 Broad Street. Admission is free. “The biggest thing is the horse racing,” Gloria Smith, organizer, said…. Read more »

Flower Street stormwater meeting set, Aug. 9

(Aug. 4, 2016) Berlin officials are reassuring Flower Street residents they have not forgotten their stormwater management problems and have promised that improvements are coming soon. Town staff and representatives from EA Engineering, Science and Technology Inc. will hold a public meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 9 to provide specific updates on construction of a stormwater… Read more »

Pines directors approve new universal racquet sports date

(Aug. 4, 2016) Racquet sports players in Ocean Pines now have a “universal signup” date, May 1 of each year, following a 4-3 vote by the board of directors last Thursday. Director Jack Collins, at the request of the racquet sports advisory committee, proposed the board adopt the new date during a meeting last month,… Read more »

Heritage Festival also on tap for Saturday in Berlin

(Aug. 4, 2016) The second fork of Berlin’s two-pronged attack of events this weekend is the third annual Berlin Heritage Festival, held on the south end of town while the Peach Festival is set up on the north side. To accommodate the vintage and classic vehicles on display during the festival, Main Street will be… Read more »

LESMA dinner brings mayors, nonprofit pitches to Berlin

(July 28, 2016) As usual, The Lower Eastern Shore Mayor’s Association dinner last Thursday night included good-natured ribbing between local leaders. It also included a rallying cry from a local nonprofit. The association is a networking group for municipal officials in Worcester, Wicomico, Dorchester and Somerset counties. The July meeting was held upstairs at the… Read more »

Weather, bad press blamed for Pines yacht club losses

(July 28, 2016) The weather has not been kind to many local businesses, and the Ocean Pines yacht club is apparently no exception. Negative press also has not helped the bottom line, according to Ocean Pines Association General Manager Bob Thompson. During a July 20 meeting, Budget and Finance Committee member Jim Beisler said food… Read more »

OPA Board elections and annual meeting dates given

(July 28, 2016) The deadline for receipt of ballots at the Ocean Pines Association (OPA) administration building is no later than 5 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 11. The 2016 election involves voting for candidates to fill three positions on the OPA Board of Directors for three-year terms.   Election results will be announced during the… Read more »

Low-cost Internet access provided in Pocomoke City

(July 28, 2016) Pocomoke City residents in public housing, Housing Choice Voucher and multifamily programs might benefit from a recent expansion of Comcast’s Internet Essentials program. Announced by City Manager/City Attorney Ernie Crofoot at last week’s regular council meeting, the town was invited to participate as an existing partner in the program. Those interested in… Read more »

Front Page News to play Pocomoke free concert series

(July 28, 2016) After a few days in more than 90-degree heat, an outdoor concert might be enough to stave off the inevitable cabin fever. Tonight beginning at 6:30 p.m., local classic rock band Front Page News will take the stage for a free performance in the town’s summer concert series. Though the temperatures are… Read more »

Berlin Briefs

(July 28, 2016) The Berlin Mayor and Council discussed the following items during a public meeting at town hall on Monday, July 26. Water tower Berlin public works personnel continue to paint the town’s 200,000-gallon water tower, and are expected to finish this week. “It’s the same blue as the sky,” Public Works Director Jane… Read more »