By Brian Shane Staff Writer (April 9, 2026) A last-ditch fundraising surge saved the Delmarva Discovery Museum in Pocomoke City from closing its doors, but the nonprofit still faces an uncertain future beyond 2026 without sustained public support. After giving 72 hours’ notice, leaders of the Pocomoke City landmark reported a flood of donations and… Read more »

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (April 9, 2026)  Just a year after its formation, a cheerleading program in Berlin is heading to Florida for the Allstar World Championship to compete against teams across the United States and beyond. Clique Athletics was launched by owners and coaches Nikaletta Martin, Jamie Ferguson, and Monicia Young last May…. Read more »

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (April 9, 2026) Local kids will have the opportunity this summer to read their way to prizes and fun through the Worcester County Library’s annual reading challenge to promote early childhood literacy. The Worcester County Library system is preparing to host its annual summer reading challenge, with preregistration opening on… Read more »

By Brian Shane Staff Writer (April 9, 2026) After months on the market and a sometimes-contentious sales process, Snow Hill officials have finalized the sale of their downtown firehouse for $300,000. The three-member Town Council voted unanimously last Tuesday night to approve a second reading of the ordinance facilitating the sale. Deborah Wayland, of Eastern… Read more »

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (April 2, 2026) The Town of Berlin informally committed this week to providing a tax credit to first responders who reside within the municipal limits. The move is an attempt to bolster fire company recruitment and retention efforts. At a work session between the Berlin Fire Company and the mayor… Read more »

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (April 2, 2026) The Ocean Pines Board of Directors agreed this week to spend more than $300,000 to build an outdoor kitchen at the Yacht Club to improve patio service and food quality this summer. In an email vote on March 18, the board agreed to hire My Hands Handyman… Read more »

Easter egg hunts, games, crafts and food will fill communities’ agendas Staff reports (April 2, 2026) There are multiple opportunities throughout the weekend to celebrate Easter with the kids. Here’s a rundown of some of the larger planed events: Berlin The historic town will be transformed Saturday into the annual Spring Celebration from 10 am.-4… Read more »

By Brian Shane Staff Writer (April 2, 2026) A solar farm on the outskirts of Berlin that drew opposition from the Worcester County Commissioners is advancing anyway under state authority that overrides local zoning. Arizona-based developer TurningPoint Solar is scheduled to meet next Wednesday with the county’s Technical Review Committee for a major site plan… Read more »

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (March 26, 2026) As the Town of Berlin prepares to vacate Town Hall for upcoming renovations, officials this week approved plans to label a wide range of items as surplus property and offer them to the public through a sale aligned with the townwide yard sale scheduled for April 4…. Read more »