(Sept. 29, 2016) The Chesapeake Celtic Fest, one of Furnace Town’s premier events, kicks off this weekend giving locals a chance to indulge in a part of lower shore heritage that could have easily been forgotten. “I started the event because we needed an idea of how to attract tourists here,” founder Jeanne du Nord… Read more »
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First crab feast fundraiser hits Berlin streets, Saturday
(Sept. 29, 2016) The first official Berlin Crab Feast will bring an all-you-can eat seafood celebration to the downtown area Saturday, from noon to 5 p.m. “DJ Big Al Reno,” also known as Tom Sholtis, will emcee the event, which is sponsored by Berlin Main Street, the Lower Eastern Shore Heritage Area Council (LESHC) and… Read more »
Shots fired as robbery suspects flee
(Sept. 29, 2016) PNC Bank is offering a $10,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and prosecution of three men who robbed the Pocomoke City branch on Monday. The robbers were described as African-American, and one, whose image was captured on bank security cameras, was wearing women’s clothing, including a tan skirt, black-haired wig… Read more »
Delmarva Paddling Weekend debuts in Snow Hill this Fri.
(Sept. 29, 2016) Beginning tomorrow and lasting throughout the weekend, the Delmarva Paddling Weekend will show off Snow Hill and Laurel, Delaware as the newest up-and-coming spots for ecotourism on the lower shore. A complete schedule and individual trip descriptions, along with the ability to make reservations are available online at www.delmarvapaddling.com. “The inspiration for… Read more »
Busy agenda no problem for new Ocean Pines BOD
(Sept. 29, 2016) The Ocean Pines Association Board breezed through a meeting on Saturday that saw 11 votes on capital purchases, committee appointments, new business items and compliance, permit and inspections violations. Ten of those votes were unanimous, and only one “no” vote were rendered during the roughly 80-minute meeting that included more than 20… Read more »
Hall, police accounts differ greatly
(Sept. 29, 2016) Although Berlin mayoral hopeful and District 2 Councilwoman Lisa Hall admitted this week that she was charged in April with possession of flunitrazepam in South Carolina, police records say that was not the case. Hall, according to law enforcement officials in Charleston County, was charged with marijuana possession on April 29. Prescription… Read more »
Play with your food: making ‘ants on a log’
I was trying to doze off, having had a very long day. Things usually happen in threes, as they say, and the third event was merely a warm-up for the fourth and fifth mighty dealings that weighed heavily on my shoulders. But, hey, it’s all part of this adulting thing, something that I try to… Read more »
National Public Lands Day, coastal cleanup, Saturday
(Sept. 22, 2016) For more than 30 years, the Ocean Conservancy’s International Coastal Cleanup has inspired worldwide volunteer action to remove trash from the world’s beaches and waterways. Assateague Coastal Trust has coordinated a coastal cleanup at Assateague Island for more than 15 years. This year, the coastal cleanup and National Public Lands Day come… Read more »
Sunfest returns for 42nd year in Ocean City
(Sept. 22, 2016) One of Ocean City’s favorite events kicks off today, Thursday, with area residents and visitors saying goodbye to summer and welcoming in fall with four days of arts and crafts, live musical entertainment, food and family activities during the 42nd annual Sunfest celebration. The festival takes place in the inlet parking lot… Read more »
Clubs Committee examines role under new OPA leadership
(Sept. 22, 2016) Along with changes in leadership at the Ocean Pines Association board of directors and general manager levels come new policies at many of the amenities, along with new expectations for those who help guide them. Last Thursday, the clubs committee met at the yacht club to discuss some of those new expectations…. Read more »