(Nov. 6, 2014) Strategic planning sessions asking for public comment on new town projects have again become a topic of discussion in Berlin. Mayor Gee Williams pointed to the planning sessions after public outcry for a town recreation center erupted during a council meeting last week. Williams said a number of things stalled the sessions,… Read more »

(Nov. 6, 2014) The wait is finally over: Stephen Decatur Park’s mural will be unveiled this weekend at a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Saturday at 11 a.m. The mural was painted by local artist Ann Ashman, who combined different elements from drawings done by nine Stephen Decatur students on what Berlin means to them. Ashman started… Read more »

(Nov. 6, 2014) Beth Gourley wants a recreation center in Berlin – and she’s not the only one. Gourley, owner of Go Organic Grocer, organized an impromptu rally at the end of the last mayor and council meeting when dozens of citizens of all ages showed up to petition for the center. The former Tyson… Read more »

(Nov. 6, 2014) April 17 began as a cool, windy and somewhat drizzly day. With the arrival of early evening hours, temperatures dipped. Seemingly, the day had passed with little more excitement than that which is common with fluctuating spring weather conditions. The evening calm, however, was about to be broken. At 6:02 p.m. Worcester… Read more »

(Nov. 6, 2014) OCEAN PINES–Ocean Pines Association General Manager Bob Thompson will hold a town hall meeting on Thursday, Nov. 13 at 6 p.m. at the Ocean Pines Community Center.   The meeting is open to the public. Thompson will use the meeting as an opportunity to address comments and questions posed by Ocean Pines… Read more »

(Nov. 6, 2014) First it was delayed a week, now it is delayed indefinitely. A study commissioned by the Maryland Department of Agriculture to determine the economic impact of restricting phosphorus found in chicken manure used to fertilize crops was put on hold for a second time this month. Originally slated for release on Oct…. Read more »

(Nov. 6, 2014) America’s military veterans will be honored during ceremonies next week at several locations. Ocean Pines: • The Worcester County Veterans Memorial: The Worcester County Veterans Memorial Foundation will honor veterans in its 11th annual Veterans Day ceremony on Tuesday, Nov. 11 at 11 a.m. The event will take place at the Worcester… Read more »

(Nov. 6, 2014) OCEAN PINES–The Ocean Pines Recreation Department will offer a Heartsaver, CPR, AED training and certification on Monday, Nov. 10, from 7-9 p.m. This class will be held in the East Room of The Community Center in Ocean Pines.    This class is designed for anyone who wants to be prepared for a… Read more »

WORCESTER COUNTY–Despite not carrying the excitement of a presidential election, there are nonetheless a multitude of important decisions to be made by Worcester County voters with several incumbents retiring, choosing not to run or looking for a different office as well as a crop of newcomers eager to fill the shoes of the old guard…. Read more »

BERLIN– Monday’s mayor and council meeting nearly breezed by in record time, with several town council members and employees eagerly anticipating the 8:30 p.m. start of Monday Night Football, featuring the Dallas Cowboys and the Washington Redskins. Thom Gulyas and Dean Burrell were sworn in, several special event requests passed, and town staff provided updates… Read more »