(Oct. 29, 2015) Berlin officials last Saturday dedicated a new memorial to former Berlin resident Dr. William Henry at his namesake park on Flower Street. Mayor Gee Williams, councilmembers Elroy Brittingham, Dean Burrell, Thom Gulyas and Lisa Hall were in attendance, along with former Worcester County NAACP President Dr. Roxie Dennis. Henry was an elementary… Read more »

Moments after Berlin officials dedicated a new memorial to Dr. William Henry at Henry Park last Saturday, Mayor Gee Williams and 7-year-old Emily Zollinger cut the ribbon on a new Little Free Library. Housed in a wooden case roughly the size of a large mailbox, the library, situated just a few feet away from the… Read more »

The Worcester County Veterans Memorial at Ocean Pines Foundation invites the community to join in honoring the men and women who have served in the nation’s military on Veterans Day, Nov. 11. The ceremony will begin at 11 a.m. Memorial co-founder Sharyn O’Hare will serve as master of ceremonies at this year’s event. The guest… Read more »

If anything worth doing is worth overdoing, Berlin is overdoing it right. As the only northern Worcester municipality to make it practical or even encourage trick-or-treaters, Berlin has been drawing thousands from Ocean Pines, the resort and even as far as Salisbury for years. Residents and business owners have, at worst, taken it in stride… Read more »

Atlantic General Hospital will be renovating the entryway to the main lobby area to allow for improved patient and visitor entry and exit. This two-phase project was slated to begin on Oct. 19 and continue for roughly eight to 12 weeks. During both phases, the main lobby portico will be closed to vehicular traffic. Construction… Read more »

Last Thursday, Berlin released a request for qualifications regarding a community solar garden that could help lower energy bills for both businesses and residents in the town. In a press release issued that day, Mayor Gee Williams touted renewable energy and said the town was looking for “an experienced firm who will be an effective… Read more »

Although the Worcester County Commissioners appeared to cool on the idea and a deal is far from inevitable, Berlin Mayor Gee Williams remains a major proponent of the proposed excursion train. Last week Stone Consulting Vice President Randall Gustafson told the commissioners that its phase two of a $20,000 feasibility study found that an excursion… Read more »

(Oct. 29, 2015) Martin’s Church near Showell on Route 589, more than a hundred people gathered in masquerade masks, blacked-tied suits and flowing ball gowns during Habitat for Humanity of Worcester County’s 20th anniversary celebration on Friday. Habitat Vice President Lauren Bunting, addressing the crowd from a podium inside the church, called it a great… Read more »

The Board of Directors of Calvin B. Taylor Bankshares, Inc. (TYCB) have declared an annual cash dividend of $0.96 per share. This dividend is payable on Dec. 31 to shareholders of record as of the close of business on Nov. 10. Calvin B. Taylor Bankshares, Inc. is the holding company for Calvin B. Taylor Banking… Read more »

MCBP is currently recruiting and hosting a volunteer training for seal stewards on Friday, Oct. 30 at 5:30 p.m. at the Blue Ox on 127th Street. National Aquarium’s Marine Animal Stranding Coordinator, Jen Dittmar, will conduct the training. This volunteer opportunity is an “on call” opportunity. When a seal hauls out, seal stewards will be… Read more »