OCEAN PINES– After a seven-year hiatus, the Festival of Boats parade returns to the community on Saturday, July 26. The revived and expanded event now includes family entertainment, games and concessions by Kiwanis. “The event had been stopped because of lack of boats and lack of participants,” said parade chairman Steve Stein. “The last year… Read more »

(July 25, 2014) Overcoming an early-inning scare, the Berlin Intermediate All-Star team advanced to the regional semifinals after thrashing New York, 17-5, on Tuesday. “That New York team came out like gangbusters on us,” said Berlin Coach Cameron McDonough. “We scored five in the top of the first and they came right back and scored… Read more »

OCEAN PINES–The Friends of the Ocean Pines Library will present its annual book sale on Friday, July 25, 6-9 p.m.; Saturday, July 26, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Monday, July 28, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The library is located at 11107 Cathell Road, next to the Ocean Pines post office and across from… Read more »

OCEAN PINES–The Ocean Pines boat ramps should be closed to the public, the Marine Activities Advisory Committee will recommend to the board of directors. The committee will write a motion clarifying that fact to give to the board, MAAC Chairman Frank Watkins said July 15. A sign at the White Horse Park boat ramp says… Read more »

OCEAN PINES–The Ocean Pines Players has planned an exciting new season of plays and now seeks enthusiastic individuals to direct and help produce these events. Experience is desirable, but newcomers will receive guidance, training and support from experienced members. With assistance from technical crew and other experienced individuals, the director sets the tone for the… Read more »

BERLIN– A historically close finish highlighted the 25th annual Bathtub Races on Friday, July 18. The Phillips International team tied Uptown Antiques during the race’s final heat, then won by a nose in a rematch moments later, taking the coveted “Winner Takes All” trophy. “It’s exciting,” said driver Emiliano Espinosa. “It was a relief for… Read more »

SALISBURY–Some 98 Worcester County area students were named to the Dean’s List at Salisbury University for the spring 2014 semester. Berlin area residents include Brandon Altvater, Elizabeth Bangert, Joshua Bargar, Andrew Baskerville, Paula Beachley, Alexandria Birckett, Brooke Brittingham, Travis Bush, Cara Hallee Carr, Nicole Freni, Hailey Gibbs, Nancy Haines, Sara Hammer, Abigail Hastings, Emma Heim,… Read more »

WORCESTER COUNTY – The Worcester County Commissioners approved a feasibility study Tuesday for an excursion train from Berlin to Newark and Snow Hill. It had been announced last week that the contract with a consultant would be signed July 16, but that turned out to be premature because an affirmative vote was needed from the… Read more »

WORCESTER COUNTY–Worcester County G.O.L.D. (Giving Other Lives Dignity), Inc. announces the election of Nancy Fortney and Nancy Howard, both of Ocean City, and Amanda Kiesewetter of Snow Hill, to the Board of Directors. Fortney brings to the organization more than four decades of experience with the Worcester County Board of Education, as a teacher and… Read more »

BERLIN– Diakonia released its fiscal year 2014 numbers for the town on July 14. The 501(c)(3) non-denominational organization reviewed its efforts for Berlin, and expects to have final overall FY ‘14 numbers by Aug. 1. “We offer out services across the county, and the town of Berlin has been one of our supporters, so we… Read more »