Marijuana legalization to pay local dividends When marijuana use moved into the mainstream middle-class in the 1960s, after years of being a vice limited to jazz clubs and the coffee houses of the Beat Generation, fans routinely argued that governments would make a fortune if they controlled cannabis sales like they did liquor. Although anyone… Read more »
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First summer bocce league reaches capacity in Pines
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer The Ocean Pines Association’s first-ever season of its new bocce league kicks off this week with a series of matches among the 72 registered community members. Organizers hope the initial summer yields healthy participation, with a long-term plan to schedule games against regional divisions. A waiting list will be distributed… Read more »
Swipe cards, extended hours eyed for pools; Changes being considered for next summer season, but discussion informal
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer Despite this summer just getting started, the Ocean Pines Association’s Aquatics Advisory Committee is looking at improvements for next year, which could include swipe cards and a later pool closing time on weekdays. OPA’s aquatic advisory crew met last week to discuss potential enhancements to Ocean Pines’ five swimming pools…. Read more »
Freeman partners with BES on music arts
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer Ukuleles are now a staple of classroom instruction for Buckingham Elementary School students, courtesy of a new initiative launched by Freeman Arts Pavilion, a program of the Joshua M. Freeman Foundation. The pilot project focuses on art education. Started by the Freeman Arts Pavilion, it collaborates with Salisbury University music… Read more »
Ocean Pines Board candidate forum June 27
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer Candidates for the Ocean Pines Association’s Board of Directors election will have the opportunity to appeal to voters later this month, during a question-and-answer forum. OPA’s Elections Committee will host its annual candidate forum on Friday, June 27, beginning at 5 p.m. in the Clubhouse Meeting Room at 100 Clubhouse… Read more »
Planning commission backs park parcel’s zoning change; Developer working through pre-settlement checklist
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer Citing a change in the neighborhood’s character and a previous zoning designation mistake, Berlin’s Planning Commission is recommending rezoning parcel 57 at Heron Park from R-1, residential, to B-2, shopping and retail. The reclassification, approved by the commission last Wednesday, will allow for the space’s redevelopment providing the Town Council… Read more »
Berlin to hold auction for old street signs beginning July 1
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer This summer, old street signs will be available for bidding via an online auction hosted by the Town of Berlin to raise money to support the municipality’s community center effort. According to Sara Gorfinkel, executive assistant to Berlin Mayor Zack Tyndall, the town’s public works team has spent the past… Read more »
Retiring Taylor issues ‘a heartfelt thank you’
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer This week, at his last Board of Education meeting as superintendent of Worcester County Public Schools, Lou Taylor gave an emotional goodbye to the academic system that has been a part of his life for 60 years. Taylor announced his retirement in January. Effective July 1, the superintendent will round… Read more »
Norman ‘Kirk’ Scott
Norman ‘Kirk’ Scott Berlin Norman “Kirk” Scott, age 59, passed away on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, at his home in Berlin. Born in Salisbury, he was the son of Mary Shockley Williams, Norman Frederick “Freddie” Scott, and his stepfather, Calvin F. Williams. Kirk graduated from Stephen Decatur High School in 1983. He then attended Wesley… Read more »
Irva Lillie Harp
Irva Lillie Harp Berlin Irva Lillie Harp, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on June 9, 2025, at the age of 94. Born in Philadelphia on June 28, 1930, to Leonard and Sarah Seither, Irva was a loving and steady presence in the lives of all who knew her. She was… Read more »