MARYLAND—As expected, the Maryland Department of Agriculture on Oct. 18 issued a proposed amendment to its previously published regulation calculating the amount of phosphorus farmers are applying to their fields by using poultry litter. The revised proposal would give farmers an additional year to transition from using an existing phosphorus site index, which is used… Read more »

 OCEAN PINES—The Mid-Atlantic Symphony Orchestra and the Art League of Ocean City will co-sponsor “Artistry in Motion,” a black-tie optional gala to raise funds for the upcoming season, on Saturday, Oct. 26.  The event will be held at the Ocean City Center for the Arts from 6-9 p.m. and proceeds will benefit both the MSO… Read more »

 BERLIN—The Worcester County Technical Review Commission on Oct. 9 approved a proposal by the Farmers Bank of Willards to construct a new 2,192 square foot banking location at Route 589 (Racetrack Road) and Gray’s Corner Road, just off of Route 50. Worcester County Zoning Administrator Jennifer Burke explained the site plan was actually a re-proposal… Read more »

 BERLIN–The Fall Feast of St. Martin, a time to celebrate nature’s bounty at the end of the agrarian year, will be held on the grounds of historic St. Martin’s Church on Friday, Nov. 1. The event begins at 5:30 p.m. and features local foods from land and sea, wines and spirits and live music. Jazz… Read more »

BERLIN—The Mayor and Town Council voted to approve requests for a reduction of certain municipal fees for an affordable housing project near Flower Street, resolutions to amend provisions of the town charter regarding the timing and procedures for town elections, and extend a contract for engineering services for the spray irrigation system at Five Mile… Read more »

BERLIN—for the second year, the Berlin Octoberfest will feature its own locally brewed craft beer during the annual event scheduled this year for Saturday, Oct. 19, from noon to 7 p.m. The Berlin Chamber of Commerce will sponsor a beer garden with Burley Oak Brewery, which will draft a special “Octoberfest” craft beer for the… Read more »

SNOW HILL – Fall in to fitness this November and participate in the 2nd Annual Just Walk Berlin event to be held on Saturday, November 9 (rain date: November 16) at Stephen Decatur Park, Rt. 113 and Tripoli Street, Berlin. This free event is co-sponsored by the Worcester County Health Department and the town of… Read more »

MARYLAND—Organizations that represent farmers on the Eastern Shore, are encouraging their members to comment, on an individual basis, on proposed regulations that could restrict the amount of manure that can be used on local  crops when implemented as expected at the end of the year. Farm organizations, which represent thousands of farm interests, commented on… Read more »

Berlin’s 43rd Annual Christmas Parade will be held 7 p.m., Thursday, December 5. The parade rain date is December 12. The parade officially kicks off numerous Christmas events scheduled for December in Berlin. This year’s parade theme is "A Magical Berlin Christmas". The parade is sponsored by the Berlin Main Street program, in cooperation with… Read more »

BERLIN—As the Ocean Pines Chamber of Commerce prepares to install its 2013/2014 board of directors it will also take the opportunity during its Oct. 18 banquet to recognize major philanthropic contributions of a local business, individual and non-profit organization. The event will have a gangsters and flappers theme and will be held from 6-9 p.m…. Read more »