By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (April 12, 2018) The former Bungalow Love on 9 South Main Street in Berlin has officially become Snapdragon Boutique and Gallery. Owner Tracey Bell took over the storefront last June and kept the name of the previous business, founded by Heather Layton. Bungalow Love opened in 2009 on William Street and… Read more »
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Attics of My Life brings DIY spirit downtown
By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (April 12, 2018) For Ashley Abell, co-owner of newly opened Attics of My Life in downtown Berlin, breathing new life into old objects is a family affair. Abell grew up on the western shore of Maryland, and the inside of her childhood home there was largely made of reclaimed lumber her… Read more »
County names Holland top teacher
Instructor at Cedar Chapel Special School given 31st annual honor at banquet By Kara Hallissey, Staff Writer (April 12, 2018) Cedar Chapel Special School’s Karen Holland was named Worcester County Teacher of the Year during the 31st annual award’s banquet last Friday at the Clarion Hotel on 101st Street in Ocean City. “I am very… Read more »
SonRise granted delay in electric transition
Nonprofit has until Nov. to make move from Delmarva Power over to town services By Marshall Gabell, Intern (April 12, 2018) SonRise Church was granted an extension on the electric service agreement that will see the nonprofit religious enterprise transition to Berlin Electric, migrating over from Delmarva Power. During the Berlin Town Council meeting on… Read more »
‘Pillowcase Ministry’ supports those in need
In seven years, local group has made thousands of items for children, women By Kara Hallissey, Staff Writer (April 12, 2018) Since 2011, Barbara Entwistle and her Pillowcase Ministry Mission has created thousands of dresses and shorts out of pillowcases for children in third world countries in addition to putting together and helping to distribute… Read more »
New Bethel Church celebrates 163 yrs. of worship in Berlin
By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (April 12, 2018) A communitywide “coming together” on Sunday will conclude several days of celebration marking the 163rd anniversary of New Bethel United Methodist Church in Berlin. “The church was established in 1855 as Bethel Methodist Church by a group of colored people who were then part of a white… Read more »
Puzzle over This offers varied escape rooms
By Kara Hallissey, Staff Writer (April 12, 2018) A zombie carnival, Edgar Allen Poe and an apartment crime scene are few of the escape room options offered at Puzzle over This on Old Ocean City Boulevard in Berlin. “It is a challenge, but it’s also a lot of fun and something different,” owner Deborah Ennis… Read more »
Miller to feature paintings, donate to AGH Foundation
By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (April 12, 2018) Ocean Pines artist Gary Miller will display paintings influenced by the colors, moods and sounds of the islands during a 2nd Friday exhibition at Burley Oak Brewing Company in Berlin this week. Adding a fundraising component, Miller will donate 10 percent of sales from the show, which… Read more »
Students raise funds for Sudanese water wells
‘A Long Walk to Water’ book inspired Stephen Decatur Middle Schoolers to action By Kara Hallissey, Staff Writer (April 5, 2018) For the second year, seventh grade students at Stephen Decatur Middle School are raising money to help build clean water wells in South Sudan. “These kids had no idea,” said Michelle Hammond, a seventh… Read more »
Berlin to host first Worcester CARES Expo
Shore Transit providing free transportation from Snow Hill and Pocomoke City (April 5, 2018) Berlin is hosting the first Worcester Community Access to Resources Expo (Worcester CARES) event on Saturday, April 14, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the multipurpose building located on 130 Flower Street. This family friendly event features nonprofit organizations throughout… Read more »