By Tara Fischer Staff Writer The Town of Berlin continues to make strides in sustainability, and last week the municipality’s efforts were recognized with a renewal of its Sustainable Maryland Certification. Sustainable Maryland is a certification initiative for “municipalities in Maryland that want to go green, save money, and take steps to sustain their quality… Read more »

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer At a meeting last week, the Berlin Fire Company and Berlin Fire Company Emergency Medical Services outlined their funding amounts for the next budget. For BFC and BFC EMS, the total request for operations and capital will be $1,055,000 for fiscal year 2026 compared to approximately $699,000 included in this… Read more »

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer The new gazebo at the Worcester County Veterans Memorial in Ocean Pines was officially opened and dedicated on Monday, Nov. 11, prior to the remembrance park’s 2024 Veterans Day ceremony. Veterans Memorial Foundation President Marie Gilmore was joined by community officials, including Ocean Pines Association General Manager John Viola, the… Read more »

By Brian Shane Staff Writer Landowners in the Bishopville and Showell communities have a new opportunity to preserve their land forever from residential development – and get paid for it. The state has pledged grant funding in the amount of $800,000 for what is being called the Bishopville-Showell Rural Legacy Area (RLA). The preservation tract… Read more »

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer The Ocean Pines Association Women’s Club is celebrating 50 years of service, community dedication, and connection. At the OPA Board of Directors meeting on Saturday, Oct. 26, the group was honored with a proclamation from the governing body for its five decades of duration. Since its formation in 1974, the… Read more »

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer The extension of the Berlin Farmers Market into October this year was a success, as organizers say the new six-month season will continue going forward. The Berlin Farmers Market, which typically runs from May through September, added the four Sundays in October this fall as a pilot program to determine… Read more »

By Brian Shane Staff Writer Wor-Wic Community College is planning for a $55 million capital project that not only would see construction of a dedicated student center on campus, but would introduce the school’s first-ever athletic department. “The vision for the building is to be a holistic environment for students’ well-being – making them comfortable… Read more »

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer The Ocean Pines trash collection vendor Republic Services is offering residents the option to use smaller bins for depositing household waste after issues arose with the contractor’s transition to larger, heavier cans. Republic Services, the community’s contractor located in Delmar, recently adjusted its waste collection model to require the utilization… Read more »

Brian Shane Staff Writer A Berlin restaurant and distillery is making plans to extend its footprint to a new family-friendly and expansive outdoor space. Forgotten 50 Distilling, located on Old Ocean City Boulevard, on Oct. 16 received approval from Worcester County’s Board of License Commissioners to expand its licensed premises to include 54,450 square feet… Read more »

Brian Shane Staff Writer Two long-awaited Worcester County school construction projects are officially moving forward after elected officials approved a funding plan that guarantees the county a record high $50 million in state aid. On Oct. 15, the county’s Board of Commissioners approved a memorandum of understanding between the commissioners, the school board, and the… Read more »