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Ocean Pines Association General Manager John Viola gave his monthly report at the Board of Directors July 20 meeting, where he addressed maintenance efforts, upcoming renovations, and enhancement initiatives.
A former local band teacher has pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor charge stemming from a sexual relationship he had with a student years ago, but not before the involved parties accused school administration of playing a part in the underage abuse.
School-aged children in Maryland who receive free or reduced-price meals will automatically be enrolled in the SUN Bucks program, an initiative to provide low-income families with grocery money in the summer.
The trial for a Berlin woman facing a litany of charges, including felony child abuse, will continue as planned despite a request to postpone the proceedings.
The Calvin B. Taylor House Museum in Berlin is celebrating the 25th anniversary of the release of “Runaway Bride,” starring Julia Roberts and Richard Gere, with an exhibit and showing of the movie this week.
The Berlin Mayor and Council unanimously voted this week to enter extended negotiations with Palmer and Sandy Gillis of Coastal Ventures Properties to purchase and redevelop Heron Park’s parcel 57.
Berlin’s Calvin B. Taylor House’s 16th peach festival is expected to draw thousands of attendees to the museum’s lawn on Aug. 3.
Members of the Worcester County Bike and Pedestrian Coalition hope to include a bike and trail along Route 589 among a series of short- and long-term projects.
State budget cuts approved last week are expected to impact local arts and health department programming in Worcester County.
The Worcester County Commissioners unanimously approved a spending plan to provide broadband service to homes that do not have the ability to use high-speed internet.