SNOW HILL–Worcester County Recreation & Parks will host the first General Health Fair at the Worcester County Recreation Center in Snow Hill on Friday, Sept. 26,  from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The General Health Fair takes place during Falls Prevention Week, Sept. 22-26. This year’s theme, “Strong Today, Falls Free Tomorrow,” seeks to raise… Read more »

BERLIN– Following several months of discussion, the town and the fire company agreed to move the fire siren pole behind the police station in order to help alleviate noise complaints. Guests and residents in downtown Berlin were startled on the morning of July 4 when the siren malfunctioned, staying on for close to a half… Read more »

BERLIN–Not a single Worcester County Commissioner voiced displeasure or doubt Tuesday when county library officials said they wanted to skip the formal bidding process and hire architect Jeff Schoellkopf to provide design and consultant services for the proposed new branch library in Berlin, but some want to give others the opportunity to bid on the… Read more »

BERLIN– Use of the Visitor’s Center remains uncertain several months after the town took the building over from the Chamber of Commerce. Located on 14 South Main Street, the center includes a front office for Berlin Main Street as well as six 10×10 offices and a commons area. Main Street uses two rooms for storage… Read more »

OCEAN PINES– A new season means new activities and new staff at Recreation and Parks. Fall programs include indoor walking, cross court tennis, CPR certification classes and ultimate Frisbee. Ocean Pines also hosts the Annual Doggie Swim as well as trips to NASA facilities and the White House. “In the summer the big focus here… Read more »

BERLIN– Following years of preparation and fundraising, Coastal Hospice is moving forward on plans to open a new care facility in Worcester County. Serving Worcester, Wicomico, Somerset and Dorchester counties, the 501(c)3 nonprofit provides in-home hospice and palliative care for patients who have a prognosis of six months or less. “If you haven’t experienced the… Read more »

OCEAN PINES–The Ocean Pines Farmers Market welcomes several new vendors to its current summer season roster. These vendors enhance the range of products offered at the market, open every Saturday year-round from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at White Horse Park in Ocean Pines. Great Shoals Winery, of Kensington, Md., joins the market’s growing list… Read more »

BERLIN–The Worcester County Arts Council has announced the September exhibit, featuring newest, fresh-off the-easel paintings by local artist and council member, David J. Simpson. The opening “Meet the Artist” reception, which is free and open to the public, will be held on Friday, Sept. 12 from 5-8 p.m. at the Arts Council Gallery located on… Read more »

 BERLIN– Registration is open for the 22nd Annual Fiddler’s Convention. This year’s festival runs Sept. 19-21 in downtown Berlin and at the Calvin B. Taylor House Museum on 208 North Main Street. Frank Solivan and Dirty Kitchen and last year’s Fiddler’s Convention winners, the Wood Pickers, play a free concert beginning at 7 p.m. on… Read more »

Auditions The Ocean Pines Players Youth Theater invites all interested young people to audition for the Disney musical, “Aladdin.” Tryouts are Friday, Sept. 5, from 5-7 p.m. at the Ocean Pines Community Center, Assateague Room. There are many roles for those dedicated to adhering to the rehearsal schedule, following adult direction, and respecting all fellow… Read more »