BERLIN — The first-ever Berlin Historic Festival will be held along Main Street on Saturday, July 6 from 11:30 a.m.-4 p.m.Five street scenes, presented by The Ocean Pines Players, will begin at noon in front of The Atlantic Hotel, Berlin and continue throughout the day. The first vignette will be Berlin’s Mayor Gee Williams welcoming… Read more »
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Casino To Start Serving Alcohol Until 4 A.M.
BERLIN — While the Casino at Ocean Downs has been open 24 hours a day for over a month now, its allowance to keep the bar open at the facility until 4 a.m. created through compromise legislation during the 2013 General Assembly session begins next week on July 1.In May, the Casino at Ocean Downs… Read more »
Ocean City Offers Two Holiday Fireworks Displays
OCEAN CITY — It’s time to celebrate the Fourth of July in Ocean City. For families who want to watch the fireworks sparkle over the beautiful water, the Town of Ocean City offers two great locations to enjoy the holiday, with free concerts and fireworks displays.At Northside Park, 125th Street and the bay, the Reagle… Read more »
Eighth Graders Embrace New STEM Outreach Academy
SNOW HILL — Middle school students in Worcester County got the opportunity last week to attend a five-day Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) preview academy at Worcester Technical High School (WTHS) that touched on five of the main pillars of STEM education.Organizers of the STEM WOW (WTHS Outreach Week) academy hope that the program… Read more »
Blues, Brews Festival Set For Amphitheater
DELMAR — The Amphitheater at Heron Ponds is holding its first annual Blues and Brews festival this Saturday, June 29.The Blues and Brews Festival kicks off at noon with music from local blues performers, beer from local breweries and the best BBQ around. The Amphitheater at Heron Ponds provides a safe and fun environment for… Read more »
Ocean City Maintains $50 Inlet Parking Fee More About Convenience Than Money
OCEAN CITY – Resort officials are hoping Fourth of July beach-goers will enjoy their day on the beach and Boardwalk and hang out for the fireworks without having to worry about beating the meter with the new option to pay a $50 flat fee at the Inlet parking lot.On Thursday, July 4, the Town of… Read more »
Change Removes HDC From Sidewalk Sign Process
BERLIN — More than a month in the works, Berlin’s new proposed sidewalk obstruction ordinance would remove the Historic District Commission (HDC) from the approval process for new sidewalk signs.According to Mayor Gee Williams, the proposed ordinance would eliminate personal opinion from the matter and would expedite a cluttered process.“We were taking what should have… Read more »
Fireworks Safety Reminders Issued
OCEAN CITY — The Ocean City Fire Department would like to remind the visitors and citizens of the danger involved with consumer fireworks as the Fourth of July holiday approaches.The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) reports that in 2011, fireworks caused an estimated 17,800 reported fires, including 1,200 structure fires, 400 vehicle fires and 16,300… Read more »
Fines Issued For Underage Alcohol Sales In Worcester
SNOW HILL — June’s Board of License Commissioners (BLC) hearing resulted in the levying of $2,000 worth of fines between three area businesses that sold to a minor.Rita’s World of Wine, Beer and Spirits, Casey’s Corner and the 19th Hole Bar and Grille all received violations for selling alcohol to underage police cadets posing as… Read more »
Shooter’s Aiming For ‘Cheers’ Reputation
OCEAN PINES — A local business that opened in May is looking to establish a reputation this summer as Ocean Pines’ premier family-friendly pub.“We want it to be like Cheers, where everybody knows your name,” said Chris Ward, co-owner of Shooter’s Sports Pub off Racetrack Road.Formerly the Steer Inn, Ward and partners Vince Wood and… Read more »