Lifestyle
Hancock Arts Council to host free Variety Show
The Hancock Arts Council is hosting a free entertainment show at the Hancock Town Hall on Sunday, February 26. The event is open to the public and begins at 2 p.m. A wide range of acts will be performing, including: belly dancers, marimba, singing cats, Celtic fiddle w/bagpipes, The Ukeclectric[Read More…]
Library to host lecture series
The Washington County Free Library will start their Spring edition of the McCauley Lecture Series with an exploration of Washington County’s less-known history, legend and lore on Monday, March 6 at 7p.m. Author James Rada, Jr., will share tales of the mythical Snallygaster, the county’s last hanging, the “Second Battle[Read More…]
Maryland Midwinter Waterfowl Survey shows increase in diving ducks
In early January, aerial survey teams of pilots and biologists from the Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) made visual estimates of the ducks, geese, and swans along most of the state’s Chesapeake Bay, Potomac River, and Atlantic coast shorelines. This year, the teams counted about 632,200 waterfowl, which was[Read More…]
Centenarian celebrated at War Memorial
by Lisa Schauer Caregivers and residents at War Memorial Hospital’s extended care unit gathered to celebrate one resident’s 100th birthday on Monday, February 13. Surrounded by family members, John Kielek, 100, formerly of Baltimore, was enjoying a birthday lunch of pepperoni pizza, sheet cake and Sprite in the unit’s decorated[Read More…]
Timeless love songs are classic soundtrack of Valentine’s Day
by Kate Evans With Valentine’s Day coming up, here are some classic love songs to put on that playlist to get in the mood with your special someone, or on your own. Modern music offers a lot of new choices, but these classic tunes are a timeless soundtrack for romance.[Read More…]
Your handy kitchen cheat sheet for measuring
Even the most experienced cooks and bakers sometimes don’t have all the measuring tools they need, or are suddenly faced with a recipe that measures ingredients in a different way. Below is your kitchen cheat sheet for measuring wet and dry ingredients in multiple ways. You might want to cut[Read More…]
The King starts serving in Hancock
by Geoff Fox Almost three weeks after the BFS convenience store and Little Caesars opened at the new Hancock Travel Plaza, a third part of the plaza’s overall offerings has opened its doors. Burger King officially opened its doors at 11 a.m. on Thursday, January 26, with the first order[Read More…]
Need an idea for dinner? Make it up and have fun with it
We’ve all had that moment – “What are we having for dinner tonight/ this week?” It’s a tough decision that needs to be made. I’ve gotten into cooking meals within the last couple years kind of by accident and necessity. In early 2021, my mother went into an assisted living[Read More…]
Strengthen your body to increase your balance and prevent falls
by Kate Evans In winter as inclement weather sets in, it’s even more important to deliberately stay physically active and healthy. Strengthening our bodies and working on balance and flexibility can improve health, prevent falls and reduce injuries. Strength training Strength training or resistance training includes exercises that improve strength[Read More…]
