Berlin, Ocean Pines News Worcester County Bayside Gazette
Coastal Bays Program deserves some slack It’s understandable that some Worcester County Commissioners are miffed at the Maryland Coastal Bays Program for taking money from the devil, as in a $125,000 handout from offshore wind developer US Wind, but sometimes the devil is in the details. In this case, the details include the program’s future… Read more »
The Town of Berlin its Main Street and Art and Entertainment District won two awards at the Maryland Tourism Coalition’s Annual Summit held last week. Berlin was recognized with the ‘Best Event’ award for The Berlin Farmers Market (small budget category) and the ‘Best Use of Social Media’ award for the ‘Berlin Bubble Project. Ivy… Read more »
Tara Fischer Staff Writer Berlin is celebrating the holiday season this year with beloved and festive traditions, beginning with the planned arrival of the town’s Christmas tree on Monday, Nov. 18. The Merry Marketplace is returning, and Berlin Economic and Community Development Director Ivy Wells said that the Berlin Main Street Program is partnering with… Read more »
By Brian Shane Staff Writer A national lobbying group is asking Worcester County leaders to oppose proposed federal regulations that would allow heavier and longer tractor-trailers on the road. The nonprofit Coalition Against Bigger Trucks (CABT) is fighting two bills pending in the House of Representatives that would increase weight limits for commercial vehicles on… Read more »
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer The Berlin Library branch will host Eastern Shore author Pat Valdata as she highlights the world’s first women pilots on Wednesday, Nov. 13, at 2 p.m. Valdata is a poet and novelist. Her book of poetry, “Where No Man Can Touch,” showcases the early women who weren’t afraid to break… Read more »
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer The Ocean Pines-based Pine’eer Craft Club is set to host its 13th Annual Holiday Craft Fair next month. On Saturday, Nov. 2, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., the group will welcome shoppers at the Ocean Pines Community Center to browse hand-made items by local artisans and crafters, many created… Read more »
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (Oct. 3, 2024) A new plant nursery has opened in Berlin. String and Petals Nursery, a gardening venture located at 9040 Worcester Highway (Route 113), officially welcomed flora enthusiasts on Saturday, Sept. 14. The shop will be open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday and is closed… Read more »
Furnishings and decor business House Berlin recently received a $10,000 grant to enhance the store’s offerings and provide an improved shopping experience for town residents and tourists.
Coastal Bays Program deserves some slack It’s understandable that some Worcester County Commissioners are miffed at the Maryland Coastal Bays Program for taking money from the devil, as in a $125,000 handout from offshore wind developer US Wind, but sometimes the devil is in the details. In this case, the details include the program’s future… Read more »
Let’s keep fear, division out of our county Editor, I love where I live. I think most people who know me understand my deep love of the Eastern Shore and how grateful I am to have lived here for almost 50 years and to have raised my children here. This love is the reason I… Read more »
