BERLIN — A bottle with a message inserted inside of it that has been traveling in the ocean from Canada since 2004 was recovered Friday by staff members of Castaways RV Resort & Campground in Berlin. "Our groundsman, Roberto Santos, found the bottle while cleaning up the beach area," said Rachel Driscoll, director of marketing… Read more »

OCEAN PINES — Ocean Pines is about to look a little more festive, as members of the Garden Club of Ocean Pines are looking for volunteers to help decorate the community with holiday-themed wreaths and swags in an annual event called Decorate the Pines. On Tuesday, Nov. 27, volunteers are asked to come to the… Read more »

BERLIN – In a continuing effort to assist residents who experienced property damage in the August storm that flooded the town and caused several power outages, Berlin officials have invited anyone interested in a home repair loan program to visit Town Hall tomorrow, Nov. 16. According to Tony Carson, town administrator of Berlin, representatives of… Read more »

BERLIN – Students and instructors from Infinity Martial Arts on Route 50 in Berlin not only participated, but also succeeded in their first two tournaments late last month, an impressive feat considering the school has been open for less than half a year. "They all did so well, I was really excited to see their… Read more »

 OCEAN PINES – The search for a new director of the Ocean Pines Golf & Country Club is over, as resident John C. Malinowski III officially began overseeing the day-to-day operations on Tuesday. "I’m very excited to be here and meet our members. My professional and primary focus is to service our membership," Malinowski said… Read more »

 BERLIN – To help residents become more active while also informing them of a free, countywide exercise program, the Worcester County Health Department has teamed with Berlin officials to organize the town’s inaugural “Just Walk Berlin” event, taking place Saturday, Nov. 17 at Stephen Decatur Park off Route 113. "We are trying to highlight where… Read more »

BERLIN – The Mayor and Council of Berlin received an order this week from Maryland Public Service Commission (MPSC) Public Utility Law Judge to allow an 11.48 percent decrease in the town’s non-residential rates effective Nov. 27, unless someone appeals the lowering of the rates 15 days from the state’s approval. Terry J. Romine, chief… Read more »

BERLIN – Last week’s removal of the cracked basketball court surface in Dr. William Henry Park means the first phase of the park’s renovation project is officially under way. “Weather permitting, they’re ready to begin as soon as possible,” said Mary Bolen, deputy town administrator of Berlin. The job will be handled by Terra Firma… Read more »

BERLIN – Tomorrow at 4 p.m., Berlin Mayor Gee Williams will name the winners of Main Street Deli’s Thanksgiving dinner giveaway after he draws three names out of a hat at Town Hall. Owner Ruth Koontz and her husband, Dave, have had a ticket box inside their store for more than a week, giving customers… Read more »

 BERLIN/OCEAN PINES – Representatives from Berlin government and the Ocean Pines Association are providing relief in their own way to areas devastated two weeks ago by Hurricane Sandy. According to Tony Carson, town administrator of Berlin, Public Works Director Mike Gibbons led a team to Crisfield, about an hour away from town, on Thursday and… Read more »