BERLIN—As they head into the homestretch for graduation next year, Stephen Decatur High School seniors Daniel Beck, Jake Eisenman and Gary Qian will leave a legacy of helping their alma mater move into the winning zone after placing second during the 30th annual Eastern Shore High School Mathematics Competition on Nov. 7. The team was… Read more »

LOWER SHORE–Nearly 19,000 veterans call the Lower Eastern Shore home. One of the challenges facing veterans in our rural community is a lack of easily accessible and affordable transportation to and from services offered at the Cambridge VA Outpatient Clinic. To help veterans overcome their transportation challenges, United Way of the Lower Eastern Shore and… Read more »

BERLIN—Town officials are taking preliminary steps to ensure that street names and landmarks are properly identified when a proposed update for Berlin’s flood insurance rate maps are released later this year through a new digital format. A sneak peek of how the actual proposed map, delineating areas that show areas where there is at least… Read more »

OCEAN PINES—When the Ocean Pines Association Board of Directors goes into work session on Nov. 6, two budget matters that were brought up during the Oct. 26 regular meeting will be raised as points for further discussion. First, a proposal presented by Director Bill Cordwell, would provide official guidance from the board to General Manager… Read more »

OCEAN PINES—Two properties along Cathell Road were added Tuesday to the Pines Plaza Commercial Sanitary Service Area, which the Worcester County Commissioners formally created that day so businesses there can have public water and sewer services. “I’m asking to be included,” said Debbie Hileman, owner of property on Cathell Road. “I definitely want water and… Read more »

Entry spots are still available to participate in Berlin’s 43rd annual Christmas Parade, which will be held 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 5.  The theme for this year’s parade is        “A Magical Berlin Christmas”.   The rain date is Thursday, Dec. 12. The parade is sponsored by Berlin Main Street.  Entry fees are $25 for commercial units… Read more »

Waste Management customers can have up to four bags of leaves each pick-up in addition to regular trash pickup. Waste Management customers are encouraged to remove up to eight bags a week. These can be in paper or plastic.  On the south side of Route 90 Bridge, Waste Management pick -ups are on Tuesdays and Fridays…. Read more »

OCEAN PINES—The Park Commission reviewed a proposed form that businesses seeking to use the parks for commercial purposes would submit to the Mayor and Town Council at its Nov. 6 meeting. The draft “Park Use Application and Permit: Business Activity” form would include contact information for the business, the proposed use for the facility requested,… Read more »

BERLIN—In November the Town of Berlin will host two major art and shopping events, its Second Friday Art Stroll on Nov. 8, and its annual Tree Lighting and Arts Night on Nov. 29. Meanwhile, both the town and the Chamber of Commerce are searching for candidates to coordinate their respective programs and activities. The Town… Read more »

OCEAN PINES–Once again this year, the Ocean Pines Garden Club will present two $1,000 scholarships to qualified graduating seniors of Stephen Decatur High School. The purpose of the OPGC’s scholarship program is to stimulate interest in gardening, horticulture, agriculture and the conservation and protection of the environment, as the greening of America extends to many… Read more »