Berlin, Ocean Pines News Worcester County Bayside Gazette
By Greg Ellison Director’s home up for sale, as first step in relocating to western shore address (Oct. 8, 2020) After putting his house up for sale last week, Ocean Pines Association Board member Steve Tuttle has let it be known that he intends to step down from that post before the end of his… Read more »
By Greg Ellison (Oct. 8, 2020) Ocean Pines Recreation and Parks will blend virtual activities with real time events to spice up the Halloween season for residents and their children. Recreation Supervisor Brittany Jarman said department staff brewed up fresh spins on old ideas to keep youthful spirits engaged, highlighted by the Trunk or Treat… Read more »
By Greg Ellison (Oct. 8, 2020) The Ocean Pines Environment and Natural Assets Committee met outdoors last Wednesday at the White Horse Park Pavilion for a socially-distanced discussion of the work it oversees. Director of Amenities and Operational Logistics Colby Phillips updated committee members on work to eradicate Phragmites australis, or common reeds, in the field… Read more »
By Greg Ellison (Oct. 8, 2020) Since starting an oyster gardening campaign in 2014 to reduce pollutants in the St. Martin River, Joe and Gail Jankowski have witnessed the program grow and now hope to establish productive oyster beds in the region. Joe Jankowski, who helped found the Protectors of the St. Martin River volunteer… Read more »
Knerr, Nichols, Orris join Town Council in major changing of guard in govt. By Ally Lanasa, Staff Writer (Oct. 8, 2020) With a strong campaign and favorable feedback from many townspeople, District 2 Councilmember Zackery Tyndall was elected as the mayor of Berlin on Tuesday in a landslide victory against four candidates. “I think that… Read more »
By Ally Lanasa, Staff Writer (Oct. 8, 2020) Maryland childcare providers can return to full capacity, State Superintendent of Schools Dr. Karen Salmon announced last Thursday at a press conference with Gov. Larry Hogan. “For the last six months, capacity limits have been in place for childcare providers as a mitigation tool to prevent the… Read more »
By Paul Suplee, MBA, CEC, PC-3 Acrid notes of bittersweet chocolate and sumac bounce around on my palate. The fizz of the ginger ale further accentuates the exhilarating flavors that I am experiencing. Eureka, I have made a delicious bitters from scratch. This is my first foray into homemade bitters, and I think I am… Read more »
Covid-19 takes car show out of gear, as chamber will see much smaller event By Ally Lanasa, Staff Writer (Oct. 8, 2020) Berlin’s downtown streets will not be lined with hundreds of classic cars this Saturday. Instead of the 16th annual Fall Cruisin’ Classic Cars Show, the Berlin Chamber of Commerce is hosting a Cruisers… Read more »
By Ally Lanasa, Staff Writer (Oct. 8, 2020) The Worcester County Arts Council in Berlin has reopened to the public with limited occupancy. Since Sept. 5, the gallery at 6 Jefferson Street has been open on the weekends from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and during the 2nd Friday celebrations downtown from 5-8 p.m. Currently,… Read more »
Candidates set in contests in District 2 and District 3 By Ally Lanasa, Staff Writer (Oct. 8, 2020) Worcester County voters will elect three members of the Worcester County Board of Education on Nov. 3, when they go to the polls in the general election. On the ballot will be candidates for school board District… Read more »