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Brick Crosswalks Being Replaced In Berlin

BERLIN– The town’s iconic brick crosswalks are being eliminated in favor of safer alternatives now being used by the state. Mayor Zack Tyndall advised council members this week that Maryland’s State Highway Administration (SHA) was no longer supporting brick crosswalks...Read More

National Park Service Seeks Comments On Proposed Assateague Changes

ASSATEAGUE -- The National Park Service is seeking public comment on a planned reconfiguration of the existing South Ocean Beach parking area and the popular Over-Sand Vehicle (OSV) entrance road in advance of anticipated changes on the barrier island. The...Read More

Event Showcases Student Drone Skills

BERLIN– Local girls showcased their flying skills with a “Drone Olympics” competition to wrap up a school program. The Fly Like a Girl drone program, offered as an after-school academy at Showell Elementary School, taught girls in third and fourth...Read More

Officials Opt Not To Delay Short-Term Rental Date

BERLIN– The town’s new short-term rental ordinance will go into effect this week despite some requests for a delay. While owners of short-term rental properties estimated they’d lose 80-100 bookings if the town’s new regulations went into effect July 1,...Read More

OC Details Fireworks, Live Music Plans For Holiday Weekend

OCEAN CITY -- While there won’t be fireworks shows in Ocean City on the Fourth of July on Monday, the resort is promising a series of bookend events to help ensure the holiday weekend is a success. Last week, resort...Read More

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Faces-1-7-17 — Assateague Diner: Bartender Johnny Mojo, Jim Rodgers and Mark Commarata

Faces-2-7-17 — Assateague Diner: Theresa Evans and Laura Smith

Faces-3-7-17 — Fins Berlin: Cassidy and Adam Pradon

Faces-4-7-17 — Fins Berlin: Staff members Kristen Hartman, Keith Rivers and Alyson Tober

Faces-5-7-17 — Fins Berlin: Josh Pryor entertaining diners from the upstairs deck

Faces-6-7-17 — Bad Monkey West OC: Adam Shelton, Kassie Corkran, Blaire Lynch and Ryan Reglado

Faces-7-7-17 — Bad Monkey West OC: Star Williams and Tyrone Lawson

Faces-8-7-17 — Bad Monkey West OC: Keith Dietz and Aubree and Arianna Manning

Faces-9-7-17 — Bad Monkey West OC: Andrew Ball, Sedona Pennypacker and John Campbell

Faces-10-7-17 — Bad Monkey West OC: Seanna Webb, Marlena Neal, Kayla Fleming, Zach Truitt, Ben Neal and Travis Hovatter

MAC-1 — MAC Executive Director Pattie Tingle and United Way of the Lower Eastern Shore President and CEO Pam Gregory are pictured at MAC’s Active Aging Expo.

MAC-2 — All ages were spotted at MAC’s Active Aging Expo. Karla Beardsley and granddaughters Wren, center, and Willow, were among the visitors.

MAC-3 — Celebrating MAC’s 50th anniversary with sparkling cider toasts and a reception at the end of the Active Aging Expo, from left, MAC Board Member Claudia Nelson, BEACON Director John Hickman, and MAC Board Member Mike Pennington.

summer-1 — Barbara Purnell and Pastina Tingle are pictured at the Germantown School Community Heritage Center’s annual summer kickoff.

summer-2 — Chelsea Lawson and Judy Davis attended the summer kickoff event at the historic Germantown School.

Summer-3 — Berlin residents Helen and Mike Wiley are pictured with Councilman Jack Orris, center, at the summer kickoff on Trappe Road.

summer-4 — Nicki Leiby, Emily Becker and Sara Tobin talked to kids about Assateague Island National Seashore at the Germantown School’s summer kickoff.

summer-5 — Andrew Dupont and Rachel Prengaman served snow cones to kids at a summer kickoff event in Berlin.

summer-6 — Del. Charles Otto and Carol Rose are pictured at the Germantown School Community Heritage Center’s annual summer kickoff.

summer-7 — Barbara Purnell, Jack Orris and Melanie Pursel were among the attendees at the summer kickoff held at Germantown School.

Arts A 9-28 — Gallery manager Katie Brown and office manager Su Fiske were on hand to meet guests for the “She” grand opening exhibition at the Ocean City Center for the Arts during 1st Friday art night this month.

Arts B 9-28 — Mosaic artist Jacoba Kresan and jewelry artist Michelle Arsenault have their artwork on display at the Ocean City Center for the Arts this month for the “She” exhibition.

Arts C 9-28 — Artist Patrick Henry takes a moment to pose with his wife, Velda, during the “She” exhibition for 1st Friday art night earlier this month.

Arts D 9-28 — Mixed media artist Patti Euler and Janet Knight had a great time at the Ocean City Center for the Arts for 1st Friday art night.

Arts E 9-28 — Artists Diane Armstrong and Terri Street featured their art during the “She” exhibit this month at the Ocean City Center for the Arts.

Arts F 9-28 — Musicians Isabel Emond and Billy Weiland enjoyed entertaining guests as they arrived at the Ocean City Center for the Arts during 1st Friday art night earlier this month.

Arts G 9-28 — Bonnie and Carson Riley of “Seaglass Originals” had their jewelry on display at Northside Park in Ocean City for the Art X show in late August.

Arts H 9-28 — Artist Gerilyn Gaskill had her art work on display during the Art X show in Northside Park, Ocean City last month.

Arts I 9-28 — Dee Gray is seen with her work on display at the Ocean City Center for the Arts during the “She” exhibition earlier this month.

Arts J 9-28 — Artist and curator Deborah Rolig takes a moment to pose in front of her paintings during the opening reception of “She” at the Ocean City Center for the Arts.

Arts K 9-28 — Photographer Pat Vojtech of Chesapeake Bay Photography had her work on display during the Art X show which took place last month in Northside Park in Ocean City.

1 12-28 — Christian Brown, Hannah Shrader and Jennifer Martin played Cards Against Humanity during board game night at M4Reactor in Salisbury.

2 12-28 — Yancy Wharton, Maxim El-Baf and Jordan Wharton enjoyed board game night at M4Reactor.

3 12-28 — William Hall, Bob Dickey Jr. and John Venditta chatted during the Salisbury Area Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours hosted by the Salisbury area Rotary clubs at the Rotary Scout House in Salisbury.

4 12-28 — Donnie Cooper, Dean Pusey and Sonya Pusey attended the Salisbury Area Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours hosted by the Salisbury area Rotary clubs.

5 12-28 — Ginnie and Bob Malone dined during the Salisbury Area Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours hosted by the Salisbury area Rotary clubs.

6 12-28 — Iris and Preston Dryden participated in the Soroptimist International of Salisbury quarter auction at Salisbury Moose Lodge 654.

7 12-28 — Stacie Ennis, Amy Worden and Donna Fischer bid during the Soroptimist International of Salisbury quarter auction at Salisbury Moose Lodge 654.

8 12-28 — Peggy Daffin and Leslie Leether attended the Soroptimist International of Salisbury quarter auction at Salisbury Moose Lodge 654.

9 12-28 — Chris Derbyshire and Gerry Stock greeted guests during the Fruitland Lions Club spaghetti dinner at St. John’s United Methodist Church in Fruitland.

10 12-28 — Edward and Gerald Seaton enjoyed the Fruitland Lions Club spaghetti dinner at St. John’s United Methodist Church.

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Storeroom Doors Kicked InOCEAN CITY — An Ohio man was arrested last weekend after allegedly kicking in doors and burglarizing multiple businesses on the Boardwalk.Around 6:30 a.m.

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