(March 23, 2017) Changes to two OPA resolutions were discussed during a public work session Monday. One is expected to move onto a first reading on Saturday, while the future of the other resolution remains unclear. Director Slobodan Trendic proposed changes to M-06, governing elections, that included different procedures for the way votes are counted… Read more »

(March 23, 2017) Baked Dessert Café owner Robin Tomaselli is cooking up new activities with children from Worcester Youth and Family Counseling Services programs in Berlin. During the last year, Tomaselli has worked on culinary projects with dozens of children from the Berlin Youth Club and SABERS and SAGES programs, all of which are overseen… Read more »

(March 23, 2017) Two weeks ago, the Gazette reported that Ocean Pines had made an offer to its former Golf Course Superintendent Rusty McLendon. This week, however, McLendon said that didn’t happen. According to Board Vice President Dave Stevens, McLendon was made an ­­offer, but did not immediately accept it. This occurred in the wake… Read more »

(March 23, 2017) The Worcester County Arts Council invites all interested artists to participate in a juried art competition: “Artist’s Choice” to be presented during the month of April at the WCAC Gallery in Berlin. The show is open to all artists (18 years old and older), professional or amateur, with work in all media…. Read more »

(March 23, 2017) In memory of their beloved daughter, Gina Barnes, Linda and Michael Dearing continue to raise awareness and funds during Colon Cancer Awareness Month. The owners of Copy Central on Cathell Road in Ocean Pines are collecting donations for Gina’s Comfort Fund at the store in March. Barnes was 37 years old when… Read more »

(March 23, 2017) On the recommendation of the Berlin Brach Library team, composed of county department heads, library officials and construction crews, the county commissioners endorsed a contract for construction of a new facility to begin in June and open to the public in July 2018 with a price not to exceed $6.25 million. “I… Read more »

(March 23, 2017) The first step in remediating Berlin Falls park starts on Monday with sampling of the ponds. “We are excited to be at this stage in the development of this unique asset,” Mayor Gee Williams said. “The ponds are a focal point of the property. This process will enable us to determine the… Read more »

(March 23, 2017) After the Lower Shore Land Trust (LSLT) lost its office space in Berlin last year, the nonprofit seized the opportunity to relocate to Snow Hill and expand its outreach. Last week LSLT Executive Director Kate Patton testified on behalf of a bond bill sponsored by State Senator Jim Mathias (D-38) to help… Read more »

 (March 16, 2017) The new Berlin branch of the Worcester County Library will be open next summer, library officials said at the Berlin Mayor and Council meeting on Monday. The council unanimously approved a waiver of permit fees for the library and labor costs associated with electrical installation, a combined value of $26,727. Councilman Dean… Read more »

(March 16, 2017) Because of controversy over how votes were counted during the last Ocean Pines election, Ocean Pines Association officials are considering some rule changes for this year’s contest. Director Slobodan Trendic, the chairman of the elections committee, proposed several changes to Resolution M-06, which governs elections in the community, during a board meeting… Read more »