Why is the Berlin Visitor Center’s future use uncertain? Located on 14 South Main Street, the center uses a front office for Berlin Main street as well as offices and a commons area. Main Street uses two rooms for storage and conferences. The Chamber rents a room for its executive director and one for storage… Read more »
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Candidate public forum set for Sept. 17 at OP Library
OCEAN PINES–The Ocean Pines Chamber of Commerce Legislative Committee invites the public to participate in a Worcester County Commissioner Candidate Public Forum on Wednesday, Sept. 17, from 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. at the Ocean Pines Library, 11107 Cathell Road, Ocean Pines. All candidates running for Commissioner seats in Worcester County have been invited to answer… Read more »
Special tea to honor lives of five extraordinary county women
WORCESTER COUNTY – The Worcester County Commission for Women, in conjunction with the Friends of the Worcester County Commission for Women, will be celebrating the lives of five extraordinary Worcester County women at a special Tea on Oct. 19 at the Ocean Pines Yacht Club, from 3-5 p.m. The tea honors local women whose exemplary… Read more »
Sixth Blues on the Bay aids Hospice
OCEAN CITY–Beach lovers may be singing the blues as summer ends, but that doesn’t mean the good times are over. Blues on the Bay is an annual September party on the bay that raises the roof on fun and also raises money for a great cause, Coastal Hospice at the Ocean. Now in its seventh… Read more »
Mediacom adds Big Ten Network
DAGSBORO–Mediacom Communications Corporation announced last week that its customers in Delaware and Maryland now have access to the Big Ten Network (BTN) sports channel as a new arrival to both standard and HD Family Cable lineups. Sports fans with a Mediacom Family Cable subscription will find BTN on channel 67 in standard definition when connected… Read more »
Canine participants ready to dog paddle in OP pool
OCEAN PINES–The Ocean Pines Aquatics Department will host canine swimmers and their human companions at a Doggie Swim on Saturday, Sept. 6, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Mumford’s Landing Pool in Ocean Pines. This event allows dogs and their owners the chance to splash and swim in the Mumford’s Landing Pool, located… Read more »
COMMUNITY BRIEFS
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 »
Komen Maryland to host breast health event in OC
OCEAN CITY–Susan G. Komen Maryland will host the 4th annual Breast Health and Wellness: “The Power of Prevention Symposium” on Thursday, Sept. 18, from 5-8 p.m., in Ocean City. This free event is open to the public and will take place at the Carousel Hotel, 118th Street oceanfront. The topics of prevention, wellness and survivorship… Read more »
Registration open for area’s annual Fiddler’s Convention
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 »
Reception to open Arts Council Sept. exhibit at gallery
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 »