(Nov. 26, 2015) Adopting a model used before in Ocean City but not elsewhere in Worcester County, the replacement of the Berlin Library is proceeding without the tugs and snags of other county projects. Pursuing an ultra-efficient building nearly triple the size of the existing library, in use since 1970, is but one of the… Read more »

(Nov. 26, 2015) The Town of Berlin is reminding residents of its fall yard waste-collection schedule. If residents’ normal trash day is a Tuesday or a Wednesday, yard waste pick up day is Wednesday, Dec. 2. If normal trash day is a Thursday, yard waste pick up day will be Wednesday, Dec. 16. Residents are… Read more »

(Nov. 26, 2015) The Ocean Pines Association Board of Directors discussed the following items during a public meeting at the community center on Nov. 19. Executive council Board President Pat Renaud said several chairpersons were missing during the Nov. 12 executive council session, when various advisory groups met to discuss upcoming agendas with members of… Read more »

(Nov. 26, 2015) Holiday Arts Night, the area’s longest running art stroll with a specific theme, returns to downtown Berlin on Friday. The event started in 1988, as local painter Patrick Henry held an event inside his gallery, then located at the corner of Main and Jefferson streets. By 1991, Victorian Charm joined the event… Read more »

(Nov. 26, 2015) The Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore (CFES) honored Maryland Lower Shore schools and educators with $59,968 in grants through the Foundation’s 2015 Education Award Grants Program. Education awards are made annually in conjunction with National Education Week through a competitive process to public and private schools on the lower Eastern Shore… Read more »

(Nov. 26, 2015) Raymond M. Thompson, President and CEO of Calvin B. Taylor Bankshares, Inc. and Calvin B. Taylor Banking Company, has announced that G. Hale Harrison, and James Ryan Bergey, III have joined the board of directors of the holding company and the bank. Harrison, an Ocean City native, is vice president of operations… Read more »

(Nov. 26, 2015) The Ocean Pines Recreation and Parks Department invites area residents and visitors to enjoy a cup of hot cider and treats by a warm fire and kick off the holiday season with the community’s fifth annual “A Hometown Christmas” and tree lighting ceremony on Saturday, Nov. 28 at 6:30 p.m. in White… Read more »

(Nov. 26, 2015) Girl Scouts of the Chesapeake Bay (GSCB) will not be increasing the price of Girl Scout Cookies this year. While some councils have decided to increase cookie prices to $5 per box, cookies on the Delmarva Peninsula will remain at $4 per box for the upcoming cookie season. The price of a… Read more »

(Nov. 26, 2015) Congresswoman Donna Edwards (Maryland 4th District), who is running for the 2016 U.S. Senate seat currently held by Senator Barbara Mikulski, was the guest speaker during the Democratic Women’s Club of Worcester County (DWC) Nov. 16 meeting.   More than 60 members and guests learned more about Rep. Edwards’ commitment to fight… Read more »

(Nov. 26, 2015) During its 40th annual celebration on Nov. 1, Worcester Youth and Family Counseling Services, Inc. (WYFCS) honored community partners and residents for supporting neighbors in need. The annual WYFCS “Sun Awards” are dedicated to recognize the efforts of individuals and organizations that demonstrate a commitment to empowering people, of all ages, toward… Read more »