OCEAN CITY — Wine on the Beach, the beloved annual summer festival celebrating the regional industry, will be returning to the Ocean City Inlet this weekend.Set for Sept. 8-9, the festival will feature unique artisans and crafters, popular Delmarva food specialties and flip flop favorites performing on the oceanfront stage.Picnicking in the sand, with bottles… Read more »
OCEAN PINES – Ocean Pines Recreation and Parks Director Debbie Donahue recently named the Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean Pines/Ocean City as the recipient of the 2023 Sam Wilkinson Volunteer Award.Since 2003, the award has recognized local people who dedicate their time and talents to help others. The award also honors the memory of its… Read more »
Elizabeth JoinesCRISFIELD — Elizabeth Joines, age 58, passed away on Aug. 18, 2023, in Crisfield.Born in St. Michaels, she was the daughter of Catherine Sard and the late Donald Sard.Beth loved boating, fishing, camping, and spending time at the beach with her husband.She is survived by her loving husband, Mark Joines; son, Chad Joines; sisters… Read more »
Paint OC Wrap UpEditor:Our 18th Annual “Artists Paint OC” plein air festival Aug. 9-13 was another impressive event for us and the town. Thank you to the 50 professional artists who spread out around the resort for five days and created 230 paintings of our iconic local landscapes. And thank you to the 57 youth… Read more »
Buxy’s/Dry Dock 28 410-289-BUXY 28th St. & Coastal Hwy. Friday, Sept. 1: TBACaptain’s Table 410-289-7192 15th & Boardwalk In The Courtyard Marriott Fridays & Saturdays: Phil Perdue on PianoCoconuts Beach Bar & Grill 410-289-6846 37th & 38th St. Oceanside at Castle In The Sand Hotel Friday, Sept. 1: Darin Engh, Beg To Differ Saturday, Sept. 2:… Read more »
FENWICK ISLAND – Officials say more sidewalks could be coming to Fenwick Island in the coming fiscal years.Mayor Natalie Magdeburger told the Fenwick Island Town Council last week that the Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) has accelerated its timeline for a sidewalk project along Coastal Highway. With the first phase of sidewalk construction now complete,… Read more »
SNOW HILL – The annual Worcester County Fair will return to Byrd Park Sept. 15-17.Billed as a traditional country fair in a picturesque setting, the 2023 Worcester County Fair invites community members to enjoy live entertainment, children’s performers, contests, food and more. Vendors will offer crafts and games for kids, and the Maryland Agricultural Showcase… Read more »
Bathing suits in the early 1900s looked much different than what is seen on the beach in Ocean City today.Men were never seen without a top and in most cases the trunks extended below the knee. Women were so encased in fabric that once in the water their swimwear could weigh in excess of 10… Read more »
FENWICK ISLAND – Fenwick Island is being asked to consult on potential offshore projects in the Central Atlantic Wind Energy Area.In a Fenwick Island Town Council meeting last Friday, Mayor Natalie Magdeburger announced the U.S. Department of the Interior and the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) had asked the Town of Fenwick Island to… Read more »
SELBYVILLE — Freeman Arts Pavilion will once again partner with Operation SEAs the Day as it celebrates its 10th year to host participants as honored guests during the Voyage: The Ultimate Tribute to Journey performance on Friday, Sept. 8.Operation SEAs the Day is a beach week event for wounded veterans and their families, which will… Read more »