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Outdoor televisions added to OP Clubhouse

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer Ocean Pines is preparing for fall staples, football season and Halloween, with new outdoor televisions at the Clubhouse Bar and Grille to feature NFL and college matchups and a spooky haunted trail planned for next month. At the community’s Clubhouse Bar and Grille, an eatery at the neighborhood golf course,… Read more »

Vehicle donations to tech school class puts program in overdrive

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By Tara Fischer Staff Writer Students of Worcester Technical High School’s automotive technology program have something old to work on — four Chevy Tahoes donated to the school by county government. School Principal Tony Bevilacqua, auto program teacher Tony Saullo and students gathered with county officials and county school Superintendent Annette Wallace last Thursday as… Read more »

Tech school chef up for state’s top educator

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer Worcester Technical High School Culinary and Pastry Arts Program Lead Phillip Cropper is one of seven finalists up for the distinguished honor of Maryland Teacher of the Year. Chef Cropper oversees the tech school’s culinary department. He has kickstarted initiatives like the Pines Café and a collaborative cultural partnership with… Read more »

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 »