(Sept. 8, 2016) With the only power plant in the county servicing the citizens of Berlin, and only part time at that, transmitting the necessary electric to customers on the lower shore can get costly, but quantifying exactly how much could be saved is not likely to be a line item on anyone’s bill anytime… Read more »

(Sept. 8, 2016) District 3 Berlin Councilman Elroy Brittingham will continue serving on the Town Council for at least another four years. Brittingham, 68, filed to run again on the final day of eligibility, Sept. 2, and was the only person to file for that seat. He also ran unopposed in 2012. A graduate of… Read more »

(Sept. 8, 2016) The local Red Knights Motorcycle Club, Maryland Chapter 3, will host its 12th annual 9/11 Parade of Brothers Memorial Ride on Sunday in honor of Americans who lost their lives during the 2001 terrorist attacks on the United States. “This event is to never forget one of the worst tragedies that this… Read more »

(Sept. 8, 2016) Les Purcell has been an active member of the Ocean Pines Community for about 15 years. He is former member of the community association’s board of directors and is the current chairman of the clubs advisory committee, a volunteer group that counsels the board about matters related to the yacht club, beach… Read more »

(Sept. 8, 2016) While Ocean City and Berlin might earn recognition for style and substance on occasion, Snow Hill got itself a mention on a top 10 list featured on www.onlyinyourstate.com as one of most peaceful small towns in Maryland. The county seat ranks eighth on the list that also includes Centreville, Tilghman Island, Rock… Read more »

(Sept. 8, 2016) Making it official, Berlin’s Board of Supervisors of Elections met on Tuesday to certify the last two candidates for office to file paperwork by the Sept. 2 deadline. Those candidates were incumbents Mayor Gee Williams and District 3 Councilman Elroy Brittingham. During the meeting at Town Hall, the board also certified that… Read more »

(Sept. 8, 2016) Worcester Youth and Family Counseling Services, Inc. (WYFCS) will recognize community volunteers who have devoted significant time and resources to the organization during its annual celebration, scheduled for Monday, Sept. 12. The celebration is being hosted by Jim and Annemarie Dickerson at the Francis Scott Key Family Resort’s new Shipwreck Cove, located… Read more »

(Sept. 8, 2016) In yet another sign that summer is winding down, the final Maker’s Market of the year will take place this Friday in Berlin. Sponsored by the Berlin Arts & Entertainment Committee, the monthly outdoor marketplace has run for several months in conjunction with the 2nd Friday art stroll, and is set up… Read more »

(Sept. 8, 2016) Hoping to add some sparkle the town’s Christmas festivities later this year, Berlin will have an all-you-can-eat crab feast in the downtown area on Saturday, Oct. 1 from noon to 5 p.m. “DJ Big Al Reno,” also known as Tom Sholtis, will emcee the event, which is sponsored by Berlin Main Street,… Read more »

(Sept. 8, 2016) Worcester Preparatory School alumna Alexandra Bruder recently returned from a three-week trip to Rio de Janeiro, where she covered the Olympics as part of a college program.   The 21-year-old, who grew up in Ocean City, was covering aspects of the games for Queens University of Charlotte in North Carolina, where she… Read more »