(Feb. 19, 2015) The Berlin Chamber of Commerce and Visitor’s Center are kicking off a new campaign to encourage volunteers. Prospective volunteers can sign up to work during specific times in the center, or during specific events in town. “It’s whole big volunteer push,” Chamber Administrator Jim Volk said. “We have posters we’re going to… Read more »

(Feb. 19, 2015) Assateague Island Alliance, the friends group of Assateague Island National Seashore, is presenting “The Eighth Wonder of the World – Assateague,” an informative program to celebrate the significance of Assateague Island National Seashore on Feb. 21, starting with coffee and refreshments at 10:30 a.m.   Presentations will begin at 11 a.m. and… Read more »

(Feb. 19, 2015) “For The Love of Money,” a murder mystery dinner and show, will be presented on Friday, Feb. 20 at the Woodlands of Ocean Pines. It will be performed by Get a Clue Productions and sponsored by the Ocean Pines Chamber of Commerce. Tickets cost $40 and includes dinner and the show. There… Read more »

(Feb. 19, 2015) Go Organic grocery store in Berlin announced a major change this month, as the three-year-old shop began preparations to convert to a food cooperative. Owner Beth Gourley began holding public meetings to address the conversion on Feb. 16. “I had originally wanted to do a co-op when I first opened the store,… Read more »

(Feb. 19, 2015) Germantown School will host events to celebrate Worcester County and Black History month in February. The organization’s mission statement is to give the community an opportunity to learn, inspire, explain and research the rich history and culture of the county and the local area. Germantown School is located at 10223 Trappe Road… Read more »

(Feb. 19, 2015) Worcester County government has instituted an updated application to be used by nonprofit organizations that plan to apply for grant funds from the county for fiscal year 2016. The new Nonprofit Grant Application, which is available as a Portable Document Format (PDF), can be accessed on the homepage of the county website… Read more »

(Feb. 19, 2015) The annual recognition for outstanding community service known as “The Berlin Award” will be celebrating its 50th anniversary banquet on Thursday, April 23, at the Berlin Fire Hall, located on North Main Street. The banquet, sponsored by the Berlin Lions Club, begins with a social hour at 6 p.m. followed by dinner… Read more »

(Feb 19, 2015) A benefit concert for Coastal Hospice on Dec. 23 at the Ocean Pines Yacht Club given by former American Idol contestant Jimmy Charles, raised $4,750 for the nonprofit organization. Charles, who currently is a musician in Nashville, chose Coastal Hospice for the benefit because it was the organization that cared for his… Read more »

(Feb. 19, 2015) Atlantic General Hospital has been granted a three-year term of accreditation in adult transthoracic echocardiography by the Intersocietal Accreditation Commission (IAC). Early detection of life threatening heart disorders and other diseases is possible through the use of echocardiography procedures performed at hospitals, outpatient centers and physicians’ offices. While these tests are helpful,… Read more »

(Feb. 12, 2015) Gregory Purnell and Gee Williams both grew up in Berlin, crossing paths occasionally, and watching the slow march of progress in a segregated, southern town from opposite sides of the street. Both served in the United States Army and both left town for in-state colleges and then returned. Williams, 66, is now… Read more »