(July 7, 2016) Berlin has its first official council race, as 34-year-old Jack L. Orris Jr. became the second person to file for the District 2 seat last week. Zackery Tyndall, a 26-year-old Berlin native, also filed for District 2 last month. Current District 2 Councilmember Lisa Hall is running for mayor. Orris grew up… Read more »

(July 7, 2016) Following the Worcester County Commissioners’ decision to table the discussion at its June 21 meeting over a requested tax abatement to support the development of solar facilities in Worcester, the commissioners rejected the proposal on Tuesday. Longview Solar, a joint venture between Seattle-based Tuusso Energy, a utility-scale solar developer, and Elemental Energy,… Read more »

(July 7, 2016) Decades of job dedication that left an indelible mark on coworkers and cohorts were celebrated as the Worcester County Commissioners awarded commendations to nine retiring county employees during their June 21 meeting. First on the list was John “Sonny” Bloxom, who retired as county attorney last year after serving in the position… Read more »

(July 7, 2016) At this point, the only way to compete in the annual canoe joust benefitting the Snow Hill Volunteer Fire Company is to show up at Sturgis Park at 9 a.m. this Saturday and register. The cost is $75 per three-person team. Early bird pricing, offering a $10 discount, ended Wednesday. Children are… Read more »

(July 7, 2016) Though the public comment portion of the process finished Wednesday, Public Service Commission officials confirmed comments might still be considered, at the judge’s discretion, before rendering a ruling on Delmarva Power’s request to upgrade its lines on the lower Eastern Shore. The company is seeking, as part of routine upgrades to it6s… Read more »

(July 7, 2016) Snow Hill Volunteer Fire Company Second Assistant Chief Eddie Carman has gotten off the path to diabetes and is now working to steer others onto a healthy road. For that matter, you have probably seen him in the Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene’s “Diabetes Prevention Program” television commercial. “After taking… Read more »

(July 7, 2016) Following favorable endorsements from Gov. Larry Hogan and Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe, the Delmarva gubernatorial trifecta in support of Wallops Island as the forward operating base for the MQ-4C Triton unmanned aircraft was joined by Delaware Gov. Jack Markell. In addition, Maryland Congressman and Democratic Whip Steny Hoyer voiced his support in… Read more »

(July 7, 2016) Victorian Charm in Berlin marks Arts Night on Friday, July 8, by joining Patrick Henry in his celebration of 50 years as an artist with a book signing of his reflective work, “Still Images of the Eastern Shore.”  The book is a collaborative effort, joining the art collector, artist and poet in… Read more »

(July 7, 2016) Watercolorist Judith Cullen will be the featured artist at Random Juxtaposition in Berlin during the town’s monthly art stroll Friday. Cullen grew up in Selbyville and spent her summers in nearby Fenwick Island and Ocean City, working at places such as Harrison Hall’s dining room and the Sandpiper Restaurant. A graduate of… Read more »

(July 7, 2016) Close to 100 people came out four a double-ribbon cutting ceremony in Berlin on June 24, almost making it a block party for two new businesses located just off Main Street. For one of them, Berlin Farm Supply, the event was something of a coming out party for a business that changed… Read more »