Berlin, Ocean Pines News Worcester County Bayside Gazette
By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (Nov. 21, 2019) The Ocean Pines Library welcomed Berlin-based contemporary artist Megan Burak earlier this month for her third solo exhibition there. Her show will feature oil paintings, which will be displayed through January 2020. “Most of them are portraits, which is what I specialize in,” she said. Since graduating… Read more »
By Rachel Ravina, Staff Writer (Nov. 21, 2019) A 50-year-old man who crashed his car near Berlin early Sunday morning was arrested for driving under the influence and remains being held without bond at the Worcester County Jail, the Maryland State Police Berlin Barrack said. Brian Paul Bierley, of Berlin, was charged with negligent driving and driving… Read more »
By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (Nov. 21, 2019) Service to the community was the theme of the Ocean Pines Area Chamber of Commerce awards ceremony last Thursday. The annual affair was held at the Ocean Downs Casino and honored both departing and departed community leaders. Receiving the chamber’s highest honor posthumously was Ocean Pines volunteer… Read more »
By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (Nov. 21, 2019) Ocean Pines Environment & Natural Assets Committee board liaison Tom Janasek provided further details on efforts to work with the Maryland Coastal Bays Program to secure state funding for water quality improvements during the group’s meeting last Wednesday. Janasek joined OPA President Doug Parks and Operations Director Colby… Read more »
By Rachel Ravina, Staff Writer (Nov. 21, 2019) The Berlin Police Department is working to strengthen the bonds between law enforcement and residents by working with organizations throughout the community, according to a recently released Berlin Community Policing Program. “The program emphasizes … interacting with community partners where they live, work and play to enhance open… Read more »
By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (Nov. 21, 2019) Shoppers might be able to find that elusive original gift idea or the alternative health information needed to start the New Year with renewed energy at the Holiday Holistic Health & Vendor Fairs at the Ocean Pines community center on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m…. Read more »
By Rachel Ravina, Staff Writer (Nov. 21, 2019) Two new people were appointed, and eight others were reappointed to several of Berlin’s boards and commissions by a unanimous vote from the Town Council Tuesday evening. “I have confidence they will all serve our community with integrity and uncommon, common sense,” Mayor Gee Williams said in a… Read more »
Nonprofit says cost of rehab, redevelopment will be $12 million By Rachel Ravina, Staff Writer (Nov. 21, 2019) Several residential properties in Berlin will soon receive a facelift. “I think they’re getting tired,” said Diane Clyde, Homes for America’s vice president of development. Clyde was referring to the dated look of the 113 Flower St…. Read more »
Towns seeks recertification of ‘Bee City’ recognition by looking out for pollinators By Rachel Ravina, Staff Writer (Nov. 14, 2019) Increasing the pollinator population in Berlin remains an important pursuit for the town, as it continues the recertification process as a Bee City USA affiliate. “With the issues with the bees disappearing and the other pollinator[s],… Read more »
By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (Nov. 14, 2019) While funding remains uncertain, Ocean Pines Association officials are looking at working with the Maryland Coastal Bays Program to secure state grants to address long-term watershed protection efforts. Last week, OPA President Doug Parks, Operations Director Colby Phillips and board member Tom Janasek, who previously chaired the… Read more »