Berlin, Ocean Pines News Worcester County Bayside Gazette
Town celebrates in big way that just keeps growing By Rachel Ravina, Staff Writer (Oct. 24, 2019) Thousands of children are expected to come ready with costumes and candy bags to celebrate Halloween next Thursday in Berlin. “This truly is the Lollapalooza of Halloween,” said Washington Street resident Sara Hambury, who added that the downtown should… Read more »
By Rachel Ravina, Staff Writer (Oct. 17, 2019) Prost! Beer lovers can savor a pint during Berlin Oktoberfest this Saturday afternoon in downtown Berlin. “This is the one day of the year where we spell Berlin with an extra “E”: Beerlin,” said Ivy Wells, Berlin’s community and economic development director. Berlin Oktoberfest will take place from… Read more »
By Rachel Ravina, Staff Writer (Oct. 17, 2019) The last year has been a whirlwind for Greyhound Independent Bookstore co-owner Susan Ayres Wimbrow. “We want to thank everyone from the bottom of our hearts for being so supportive,” she said. Wimbrow and her husband, Maury, opened the bookstore on 9 Main St. last year. The bookstore… Read more »
By Rachel Ravina, Staff Writer (Oct. 10, 2019) Car enthusiasts can travel back in time and see restored vehicles during the 15th annual Fall Cruisers on Main Street in downtown Berlin. Larnet St. Amant, executive director of the Berlin Chamber of Commerce, said Main Street typically closes around 6 a.m. for the event. She added… Read more »
By Rachel Ravina, Staff Writer (Oct. 10, 2019) Art novices and enthusiasts can get into the Halloween spirit this Friday during the Monster Mash art show on Friday in downtown Berlin. Curator Pete Mueller said about 15 artists will present their pieces at the show, which will take place from 6-9 p.m. at The Globe… Read more »
By Rachel Ravina, Staff Writer (Oct. 3, 2019) Adults and children especially can examine police cars, fire trucks, dump trucks and other specialized vehicles t this Saturday at the Berlin Touch A Truck at Stephen Decatur Park. The third annual event will take place from 10 a.m. to noon at the park on Tripoli Street off… Read more »
By Rachel Ravina, Staff Writer (Oct. 3, 2019) Worcester County Public Schools staff members volunteered their time to build a wheelchair ramp for a Newark homeowner last Wednesday. “It’s a gift to expand her world. It’s a gift of life, really,” said David Downes, a board member and volunteer for the Chesapeake Housing Mission, a Salisbury-based… Read more »
By Rachel Ravina, Staff Writer (Sept. 26, 2019) Worcester Preparatory School donated more than $4,000 to the American Red Cross to help victims of Hurricane Dorian in the Caribbean. “The thing[s] that people need immediately is clean water, food, shelter, and medical care,” said Mary Beth Herbert, president of the school’s parents’ association. “Those immediate things… Read more »
By Morgan Pilz, Staff Writer (Sept. 19, 2019) The doors will open to 10 private residences during the Art League of Ocean City’s 15th annual Sand Castle Home Tour, today and Friday, from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. The self-guided tour takes participants to residences ranging from private family, vacation and retirement homes, at their… Read more »
By Morgan Pilz, Staff Writer (Sept. 19, 2019) The 45th annual Sunfest celebration begins today, Thursday, Sept. 19, and continues until Sunday in Ocean City. The festival, which marks the end of the summer season, will take place in the inlet parking lot under large tents featuring more than 300 arts, crafts and food vendors… Read more »