BERLIN– The Calvin B. Taylor House Museum will host a free Concert on the Lawn on Sunday, Aug. 10, featuring Blue Crab Crossing. The three-piece bluegrass band won the Berlin Fiddler’s Convention in 2011. Rhythm guitarist Lee Daniels, lead guitarist Bruce Wooster and bass fiddle player Kenneth Good have been playing together for six years…. Read more »
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Berlin will crown ‘Little Miss, Mr. Peach’ at festival
BERLIN– Fresh on the heels of the Peach Festival, Berlin will crown the 2014 “Little Miss” and “Little Mister” Peach on Friday, Aug. 8. The 6th annual Berlin Peach Pageant will be held on the porch Atlantic Hotel at 6 p.m. Contestants must be 4-7 years of age and must reside in Worcester County. Terri… Read more »
Baseball teams bring us together
Even though Team East (Berlin’s Intermediate Little League All Stars) were eliminated from World Series play, I think the team’s success is part of the town’s holistic success story this year. Bayside Gazette writer Josh Davis, who has been reporting on the team, told me that after the All Stars were eliminated they changed clothes… Read more »
Peach Festival draws crowd to Taylor lawn
BERLIN– Threats of rain could not dampen the 6th Annual Peach Festival, held on the lawn of the Calvin B. Taylor House Museum on Saturday, Aug. 2. Hundreds showed up to attend one of Berlin’s signature events that included live entertainment, family activities dozens of variations on peach dishes. Mayor Gee Williams opened the ceremonies… Read more »
Two local artists highlight August exhibit
BERLIN–The Worcester County Arts Council August exhibit highlights two local artists, watercolorist Ursula McMahon and handcrafted jewelry designer, Joan Smith. A reception to meet the artists, which is free and open to the public, will be held Friday, Aug. 8, from 5–8 pm at the Arts Council Gallery. McMahon is primarily painting in watercolors, but… Read more »
For the love of her E.B., a house plant
BERLIN– Planning and Zoning Permit Coordinator Carolyn Duffy celebrated her eight-year anniversary with the town in a unique way. While many Berlin employees were taking off on Thursday, July 31 – the day when Town Hall and the Planning and Zoning building received new carpet – Duffy stayed on to protect her eight-year-old houseplant “E.B.”… Read more »
‘Cool town,’ hot bats spark Berlin All Stars
BERLIN– One year after a heartbreaking loss in the regional semifinals ended their season, the Berlin Intermediate All Stars won their first Little League World Series game, 8-2, on Tuesday, July 29 in Livermore, Ca. Wes Powell threw a complete game, allowing just one earned run on three hits over seven innings in the win… Read more »
Homestretch for five Ocean Pines candidates nears
OCEAN PINES– Five remaining candidates are entering the homestretch in the OPA Board of Directors election. Ballots, mailed to Ocean Pines property owners on July 3, are due by Thursday, Aug. 7. The two candidates with the most votes earn three-year terms on the Board. The Ocean Pines Association will announce election results during their… Read more »
Berlin goes out on a limb to remove precarious tree
BERLIN– Three months after the Mayor and Council debated a precariously perched tree, the offending evergreen finally came down. Electric Department crews cut down and hauled away the tree, which threatened power lines at the corner of Main and Tripoli streets, on Thursday, July 31. Several councilmembers and Electric Utility Director Tim Lawrence had expressed… Read more »
All-Star baseball team energized by community’s support
BERLIN– Town support swelled this week as the Intermediate All Stars traveled to Livermore, Ca. to take part in their first Little League World Series. The team won the East Regional Tournament last Friday, beating Commack, N.Y. 13-6. Thirteen players, Kevon Wharton, Hayden Snelsire, Ryan Duncan, Tristan McDonough, Billy Wheatley, Wes Powell, Matt Kinsey, Jack… Read more »