BERLIN– State and local leaders including Lt. Gov. Anthony Brown and Mayor Gee Williams gathered to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Community Development Block Grant program on Thursday, Aug. 14. Brown presented a check for $5.1 million in fiscal year 2015 awards to representatives from a dozen Maryland counties on the porch of the… Read more »

OCEAN PINES– Cars from classics to contemporary customs will ride through the community on Saturday, Aug. 23. The 2nd annual Ocean Pines Car Show begins with a parade from White Horse Park to Veteran’s Memorial Park at 10 a.m. Cars will set up at Veteran’s Memorial Park until 2 p.m. “The show originated last year… Read more »

BERLIN– The town announced deadlines for the 2014 Municipal Election, and a senior councilmember announced she would not seek reelection.   Berlin will hold elections for districts 1, 4 and At-Large council seats on Tuesday, Oct. 7. Previously, the town held elections on the second Tuesday in October. District 4 Councilmember Dean Burrell and District… Read more »

MARYLAND–The U.S. Department of Interior and the AFL-CIO affiliated Union Sportsmen’s Alliance (USA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding announcing national park revitalization efforts in eight states, including Maryland, through the USA’s all-volunteer “Work Boots on the Ground” program. “Marylanders are proud of our state parks and we will work hard to make sure they remain… Read more »

OCEAN PINES– After a contentious election, the two newest members of the Ocean Pines Association Board took a mostly conciliatory tone after the community released voting results on Saturday, Aug. 9. Pat Renaud and Dave Stevens, who ran as a voting bloc against members of the current board and its relationship with General Manager Bob… Read more »

OCEAN PINES– From high-tech acrobatics to handmade and hand-colored kites, the 3rd annual Family Fun Fly promises plenty of fun for the whole family on Saturday, Aug. 16. Organizers anticipate more than 100 participants to attend the event, held in Veteran’s Memorial Park from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Highlighting Family Fun Fly, an assembly… Read more »

BERLIN– After going a perfect 10-0 in district and state tournaments, the 9-10 Little League All Stars dropped their final four games in regional play, including a controversial 12-10 loss on Thursday, ending their season. Berlin, representing Maryland, lost lopsided games to New Jersey, Delaware and New York last week, scoring just three runs in… Read more »

SHOWELL– Top Eastern Shore Democrats met with donors on Saturday, Aug. 9, to pay tribute to Maryland Del. Norm Conway (38B) in what could be a preview of the party’s strategy during the November general election. Maryland State Sen. Jim Mathias (D-38) emceed the event at Showell Park, which included several members of the “team”… Read more »

 BERLIN– On April 17, two police officers heroically rescued a 6-year-old girl and her mother from a burning two-story home. Berlin Police Chief Arnold Downing, wearing a suit for the occasion, awarded Spo. Edward Carmean and Spo. Merle Bragg for their bravery during a Berlin Mayor and Council meeting on Monday, Aug. 11. A packed… Read more »

BERLIN– After several months of dialogue, Atlantic General Hospital settled a potentially problematic lawsuit over stormwater fees with the town last month. The suit, filed in October, 2013, alleged the town unfairly charged AGH more than $9,000 in annual fees. The hospital, which operates as a nonprofit, manages its stormwater onsite and does not believe… Read more »