(March 3, 2016) Parents are encouraged to bring their children to the annual Artfest, this Saturday at Berlin Intermediate School from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., inside the cafeteria. The art department will set up 18 to 24 stations for children 4-12 years old. Stations including sculpting, painting, drawing, printmaking, music, birdhouse making, Shrinky Dinks,… Read more »

(March 3, 2016) The Tractor Supply Company store in Berlin donated 52 bags of pet food to feed local dogs and cats in search of forever homes. “Tractor Supply is a partner for those working hard to connect homeless pets with loving families,” said James Bolden, manager of the Berlin Tractor Supply store. “We are… Read more »

(March 3, 2016) Patrick Miller, of Boy Scouts of America Troop 225, sponsored by Ocean City Elks Lodge #2645, achieved the rank of Eagle Scout on Nov. 1. For Miller’s project, he planned all aspects of and built an offshore reef for marine life. The bass grounds site was selected with the assistance of Capt…. Read more »

(March 3, 2016) March is designated Women’s History Month to encourage citizens to take this occasion to learn more about the history and accomplishments of women in America. The Worcester County Commission for Women will be celebrating Women’s History Month at a luncheon on Wednesday, March 16 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the… Read more »

(March 3, 2016) Worcester County Emergency Services (WCES) invites the public to participate in a free, eight-session Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) course in Newark. The training takes place in the Community Center at the Fire Training Center on Tuesdays from 6:30-9:30 p.m. from March 8-April 26, with Cardiopulmonary Response (CPR) and Automatic External Defibrillator… Read more »

(Feb. 25, 2016) The Berlin Youth Club provides free activities for children ages 6-11 that are designed to broaden cultural education, encourage volunteerism and strengthen ties to the community.   That was the message during a Berlin Council meeting on Monday night, when leadership from the club, a program of Worcester Youth and Family Counseling… Read more »

(Feb. 25, 2016) Thanks to a last-minute budget compromise, homeowners in Ocean Pines will not see their assessments increase this year. During a meeting in the administration building last Friday, the directors voted 6-1 to trim an unspecified amount of money collected for legacy reserves in order to offset an expected rise in dues. The… Read more »

(Feb. 25, 2016) When the Ocean Pines Association Board of Directors voted 6-1 last Friday to trim the legacy reserves collection in order to provide a zero increase in assessments, Bill Cordwell was the lone ‘no’ vote. In a statement provided to the Gazette, Cordwell offers some background on his decision. “Unfortunately, this so called… Read more »

(Feb. 25, 2016) The Berlin Mayor and Council discussed the following items during a meeting at town hall on Monday, Feb. 22. Peach Pageant This year’s Peach Pageant will coincide with the “Summer Movie Nights” series. The council approved the annual pageant, now set for June 18 at 5 p.m. on Main Street. Either “Tuck… Read more »

(Feb. 25, 2016) Star Charities presented a check for $6,600 to help finance the annual spring pilgrimage of injured soldiers to Ocean City during its meeting on Thursday, Feb. 18. Now in its 11th year, the Veterans of Foreign Wars Department of Maryland Wounded Warriors program will bring military members and their families to the… Read more »