(July 28, 2016) After a few days in more than 90-degree heat, an outdoor concert might be enough to stave off the inevitable cabin fever. Tonight beginning at 6:30 p.m., local classic rock band Front Page News will take the stage for a free performance in the town’s summer concert series. Though the temperatures are… Read more »

(July 28, 2016) The Berlin Mayor and Council discussed the following items during a public meeting at town hall on Monday, July 26. Water tower Berlin public works personnel continue to paint the town’s 200,000-gallon water tower, and are expected to finish this week. “It’s the same blue as the sky,” Public Works Director Jane… Read more »

(July 28, 2016) Following a major revamp and renovation of its facilities, along with a reshuffling of how visitors experience the Delmarva Discovery Center, two new additions — river otters named Mac and Tuck — moved into their new home last Friday. It’s the culmination of months of effort and construction to bring these living… Read more »

(July 28, 2016) The Town of Berlin will hold a municipal election on Tuesday, Oct. 4, for the office of mayor and for Districts 2 and 3 council seats. Other important dates for the 2016 Election are as follows: • Voter registration – Deadline is Friday, Sept. 2. Berlin voters must register with the Worcester… Read more »

(July 28, 2016) The Ocean Pines Association Budget and Finance Committee discussed the following items during a meeting in the administration building on July 20. Membership The committee was short one member, John Trumpower, but could be short several more during the coming months. Dale Buley, who served two consecutive terms, must step down because… Read more »

(July 21, 2016) After years of playing it safe, often sauntering across the finish line in what amounted to a rolling barrel of beer, local brewery Burley Oak finally took home the coveted rubber duck trophy during the 2016 Berlin Bathtub Races last Friday. Berlin Mayor Gee Williams said the 2016 race was among the… Read more »

(July 21, 2016) “I think Thomas Jefferson would be proud of this,” moderator Steve Habeger said at the conclusion of a candidates forum at the Ocean Pines Library on Saturday morning. Jefferson, Habeger said, “sought a well-informed public. I think we’re trying to do that,” he said. The forum was the third and possibly final… Read more »

(July 21, 2016) Former Pocomoke City Police Chief Kelvin Sewell and former Lt. Lynell Green have been indicted by a Maryland Grand Jury on charges of misconduct in office and conspiracy to commit misconduct in office, the Maryland State Prosecutor’s office announced on Tuesday. Both Sewell and Green face charges stemming from the same incident… Read more »

(July 21, 2016) Richard and Debbie Seaton, Snow Hill natives both, are the first takers of a program the town put forward late last year — renovate a building and, after fulfilling certain conditions, the town will turn over the structure to its occupants. The Seatons own Toy Town, an antique and vintage toy shop… Read more »

(July 21, 2016) Owners of buildings in Snow Hill town limits deemed vacant or blighted by a code official are now on a timeline to register or repair the properties before the possibility of fines enter the discussion. Passed last week during its regular council meeting, the ordinance’s purpose is to provide the town with… Read more »