BERLIN – The annual Wild and Scenic Film Fest is expanding this year to include the region’s youth.The Assateague Coastal Trust (ACT), the Coast Kids program and Assateague Coastkeeper will bring the inaugural Wild Child Youth Film Festival to Berlin.The Wild Child Youth Film Festival focuses on films that both celebrate the splendor of the… Read more »
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16th Annual Frank Conlon Memorial Golf Tournament Held
The First State Detachment of the Marine Corps League held its 16th annual Frank Conlon Memorial Golf Tournament at Ocean City Golf Club this summer to raise money for the Semper Fi & America’s Fund that provides programs to assist combat wounded severely ill veterans and their families in all branches of the U.S. Armed… Read more »
Ocean City-Berlin Optimist Club Hosted Crab Feast
The Ocean City-Berlin Optimist Club hosted a crab feast at Hooper’s Crab House on Sept. 11. Pictured at the event are George Mess and Margaret Alcott.
American Legion Post 166 Awarded
American Legion Post 166 received five awards during the American Legion’s Department of Maryland State Convention. Post Adjutant John Bussard, left, and Post Commander Tom Wengert are pictured with the plaques Post 166 received.
Worcester County Garden Club Learned About Sustainable Farming
The Worcester County Garden Club recently learned about small-scale sustainable farming from Jeanne Vander Clute, owner and operator of Splendid Earth Farm in Berlin. Vander Clute, right, is pictured with Deborah Young, president of the garden club.
Kara’s Garden Donates to TidalHealth Foundation
Kara’s Garden, a produce stand in Crisfield, donates its proceeds each year to the TidalHealth Foundation for cancer care in memory of Kara Tawes Evans. Craig Tawes, second from left, and his wife, Terri, third from the left, present TidalHealth Foundation President, Jessica Hales, right, and Foundation Director Donna Murray, left, with the most recent… Read more »
Things To Do Around Town – September 23, 2022
Every Sunday: Berlin Farmers Market From 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., several streets will be closed to allow producers to display their goods. Live music from 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.Every Monday: TOPS Meeting 5-6:30 p.m. Atlantic General Hospital, Berlin. Take Off Pounds Sensibly is a support group promoting weight loss and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Call… Read more »
Atlantic General Appoints New Chief Nursing Officer
BERLIN – Atlantic General Hospital and Health System officials have announced that Mandy Bounds, DNP, MSN, RN, CPQH, CCRN, will join the organization Oct. 31 to serve as the new chief nursing officer and vice president of patient care services.Bounds has more than 16 years of experience in healthcare, with a background in nursing administration;… Read more »
Kiwanis Club Hosts Worcester County Humane Society Speakers
The Worcester County Humane Society’s Kerry Cettei and Heather Melson were guest speakers at a recent meeting of the Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean Pines-Ocean City. Cettei, left, and Melson, right, are pictured with Tim Lund, the club’s president.
What’s Your Sign? – September 23, 2022
ARIES (March 21 to April 19): The change that you’d hoped for is down the line. But, you still need to be patient until more explanations are forthcoming. Continue to keep your enthusiasm in check.TAURUS (April 20 to May 20): Your social life expands as new friends come into your life. But, while you’re having… Read more »