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Brooke’s Toy Closet opens at Atlantic General

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By Tara Fischer Staff Writer Atlantic General Hospital has opened a new toy closet for children receiving care in the facility’s emergency department and inpatient units as part of the Brooke’s Toy Closet program, an initiative inspired by a young girl’s battle with childhood cancer. The toy closet, located in the Emergency Department at AGH,… Read more »

Berlin supports signing new mutual aid police document

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer Per a mutual aid agreement passed by the Town of Berlin this week, the municipality’s law enforcement team will have the authority to assist jurisdictions across Worcester County. The Berlin Town Council agreed to sign a mutual aid agreement this week, which includes the additional parties of the Worcester County… Read more »

Tyndall looking at run for Congress, confirms no third term as Berlin mayor

Exploratory committee will assess 1st Dist. chances By Brian Shane Staff Writer Berlin Mayor Zack Tyndall is considering running for Congress against eight-term Republican incumbent Andy Harris and won’t run for re-election as mayor. Calling rural Eastern Shore communities “overlooked and underserved,” Tyndall, a Democrat, said he’s formed an exploratory committee towards a campaign for… Read more »

Snow Hill’s streetscape work to begin soon

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By Brian Shane Staff Writer Snow Hill says its plan to reinvigorate a downtown boulevard with a streetscape project is shovel-ready and awaiting a groundbreaking date before the year is out. Featuring pavers, trees, benches, historical markers, and even an area for a stage, a reconfigured and meandering Bank Street promenade will connect Green Street… Read more »

Hybrid welcome, cultural center proposed

Town Hall renovation work will force staff to relocate to building for months By Tara Fischer Staff Writer While the future of the Berlin Welcome Center remains uncertain, groups float the idea that a regional cultural heritage center could move into the space. Berlin’s Town Hall building is set to soon go under renovation. While… Read more »

Berlin residents to receive utility bill credit

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer Electric residential utility accounts in Berlin will see a credit of $54 on their next bill as part of a statewide energy relief refund passed earlier this year. According to Natalie Saleh, Berlin’s finance director, the State of Maryland recently passed a bill, the Legislative Energy Relief Refund, that aims… Read more »

Free parking could be going away in Berlin

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By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (Aug. 14, 2025) Although a timeline has not been established, paid parking could be introduced in the Town of Berlin to generate money to cover the repair for existing spaces, potentially ending the longstanding practice of free downtown parking. Parking issues and their solutions have been a recurring topic of… Read more »

Berlin Community Center wish list totals $35M, study finds

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (Aug. 14, 2025) A proposed community center in Berlin could take the steep price of $35 million to get off the ground. This week, Daniele Haley of Haley Architecture presented a community center feasibility study conducted by the firm, which revealed the proposed space, incorporating each and every resident wish,… Read more »

OPA officials reveal annual economic report

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By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (Aug. 14, 2025) The Ocean Pines Association is in stellar financial health, officials said last week. On Saturday, Aug.9, OPA held its annual membership meeting. Here, community leaders provided residents with updates on ongoing initiatives and the homeowner association’s financial position. Reports revealed that Ocean Pines’ coffers are in good… Read more »