OCEAN CITY — “Shared Visions” is the opening show for 2019 at the Ocean City Center for the Arts, where visual artists and writers collaborate and inspire each other. The public is invited to the free, opening reception on First Friday, Jan. 4 from 5-7 p.m. at the Arts Center on 94th Street bayside.“Shared Visions”… Read more »
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New Year’s Day Concert Planned In Ocean City
OCEAN CITY – To kick off 2019, Mayor Rick Meehan and members of the Ocean City Council will host a concert at the Roland E. Powell Convention Center’s Performing Arts Center on New Year’s Day.All residents and visitors are welcome to attend the free event. After a brief meet and greet with Ocean City elected… Read more »
Annual Chamber Lights Winners Announced
OCEAN CITY — Each year the Greater Ocean City Chamber of Commerce partners with community members to host the Annual “Chamber Lights” Decorating Contest.The contest is open to all members of the chamber, Ocean City Development Corporation, Hotel-Motel-Restaurant Association and the Downtown Association.The winners are as follows. The winning entries will be awarded at the chamber’s… Read more »
Registration Open For Winer Institute
SALISBURY — MAC’s first Winter Institute next month offers the chance to get out, meet new people and hear about a variety of entertaining topics.An exciting schedule of classes is planned for this first Winter Institute, including Musical Magic with Charles Paparella, iPhone Apps, “Graves, Tales and Incredible Tombstones” and Quilting How-To. Other topics to… Read more »
322 Fourth Graders Complete Water Safety Program

BERLIN — More than 300 Worcester County Public School fourth-graders were able to dip their toes into water safety this fall at the indoor, heated Sports Core Pool in Ocean Pines with the help of a continued partnership with Ocean Pines Aquatics, Ocean City Beach Patrol, Ocean Pines Fire Department and Worcester County Public Schools.“The… Read more »
What’s Your Sign? December 21, 2018

ARIES (March 21 to April 19): The arts are a strong part of the Arian aspect, with music becoming more dominant. An important decision looms as a longtime relationship takes an unexpected turn.TAURUS (April 20 to May 20): Surrounding yourself with beautiful things helps restore the Taurean soul. Enjoy an art exhibit, for example. Or… Read more »
Voices From The Readers – December 14, 2018

Ocean City Vulnerable With Major HurricaneEditor:Every spring a number of Ocean City elected officials and employees go to New Orleans to participate in the National Hurricane Conference. The primary goal of the Conference is to improve hurricane preparedness, response, recove1y and mitigation in order to save lives and lower property damage. Now I know that… Read more »
What’s Your Sign? December 14, 2018

ARIES (March 21 to April 19): Careful, Lamb. Don’t let your generous nature lead to some serious overspending as you contemplate your holiday gift-giving. Your social life kicks off into high gear by week’s end.TAURUS (April 20 to May 20): A positive attitude helps you weather annoying but unavoidable changes in holiday plans. Aspects favor… Read more »
Dunes Manor To Host Two ‘Polar Express’ Events
OCEAN CITY – The Dunes Manor Hotel & Suites will present its annual “Polar Express” Experience on Sunday, Dec. 16 and Saturday, Dec. 22 with all proceeds from benefiting the Believe in Tomorrow Children’s Foundation, a Baltimore-based charitable organization that provides hospital and respite housing services to critically ill children and their families.“Our hotel guests… Read more »
Coastal Market Transformed With Real Estate Merger

OCEAN CITY – A merger of the Keller Williams Ocean City, the Mark Fritschle Group and Condominium Realty companies was announced this week.The offices will conduct business under the Keller Williams brand and will continue to operate from all of thecompanies’ current offices in Ocean City and Salisbury. The merger of Condominium Realty with Keller… Read more »