BERLIN– Looking to update its outdated financial system, the town approved a Government Finance Officers Association development and vendor selection proposal during a Mayor and Council meeting on Monday, July 14. Berlin’s financial system tracks town expenses and generates billing for utilities based on meter readings. “The current system requires a lot of manual entry… Read more »

BERLIN– A request for a parking change on Pitts Street led to a fiery debate during a Mayor and Council Meeting on Monday, July 14. Bill Outten, owner of Town Center Antiques, and Walt Dennison, owner of Walt’s Train Shop, asked the town to create a 30-minute designated loading zone on the street, citing increased… Read more »

BERLIN–While some teenagers pass the summer months lounging on the beach or playing video games, a small group of students are learning about aeronautics, aerospace engineering, rocketry, and acquiring other technological skills at Stephen Decatur High School in Berlin. Twenty-five students are participating in the SDHS Summer Academy, a four-week program with a cross-curricular approach… Read more »

BERLIN– New electric upgrades should help protect area homes and businesses from widespread blackouts. Berlin began installing in-line disconnects in 23 locations throughout the town earlier this month. “The locations will be throughout the entire system in Berlin,” said ElecAtric Utility Director Tim Lawrence. “Basically, what they enable us to do is do sectionalizing block-to-block…. Read more »

BERLIN– Christmas is coming early in America’s coolest small town. Planning for Berlin’s month-long Victorian Christmas celebration began during a recent Main Street meeting, and fundraising efforts could start immediately. “A lot of good discussion happened at the meeting regarding this year’s Victorian Christmas,” said Main Street Coordinator Megan Houston. “We definitely want to keep… Read more »

BERLIN– The National Wildlife Federation recently helped a pair of local beekeepers transition from farmers to owners of a wildlife preserve. NWF named Trappe Creek Organic Farm, owned by retired farmers Carl and Jenel D’Alessandro, a Certified Wildlife Habitat site. Qualified sites must demonstrate that programs have been active for at least one year with… Read more »

BERLIN– Top officials and business owners are preparing to stake their reputations on one of the most absurd – and entertaining – town traditions. Electric Utility Director Tim Lawrence, Burley Oak Brewing Company Owner Bryan Brushmiller and Uptown Antiques Owner Bill Outten will all race vehicles in the 25th annual Bathtub Races on July 18…. Read more »

OCEAN PINES–Billy Casper Golf, the largest owner-operator of golf courses, country clubs and resorts in the U.S., has unveiled the grand prizes for the fourth annual World’s Largest Golf Outing on Monday, Aug. 11 to benefit the Wounded Warrior Project. All players are eligible to win a trip for four to the Nike Campus in… Read more »

WORCESTER COUNTY– The Board of Elections certified primary election results in the county on July 8. Nominees for the November 4 general election for offices including County Commissioner, State’s Attorney and Clerk of the Circuit Court were set. Incumbent Republican Merrill W. Lockfaw, Jr. will run unopposed for Worcester County’s District 1 Commissioner seat. District… 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 »