Berlin, Ocean Pines News Worcester County Bayside Gazette
By Ally Lanasa, Staff Writer (Oct. 1, 2020) Like most events, the annual Relay for Life of North Worcester County has been significantly affected by covid-19 concerns. This year, the American Cancer Society Relay for Life of North Worcester County is hosting a drive-through luminaria celebration on Saturday from 7-9 p.m. in downtown Berlin. “This… Read more »
By Paul Suplee, MBA, CEC, PC-3 I love it when friends stop by the restaurant to visit. In our business, we consider many of our guests to be friends, so suffice it to say that we see a lot of friends throughout the week. But it’s the old friends — good folks visiting from the… Read more »
By Ally Lanasa, Staff Writer (Oct. 1, 2020) With the Berlin municipal election taking place next Tuesday, the five mayoral candidates provided their opinions and plans about town issues, specifically regarding finances and growth in the area. What is your professional background and your connection to Berlin? Gee Williams: I was born and raised in… Read more »
Audience cries foul during raucous council meeting By Ally Lanasa, Staff Writer (Oct. 1, 2020) Awkward. That’s the only way to describe one of the more rancorous Berlin Mayor and Council meetings to be held in some time, as residents gathered Monday night to challenge the appointment of Austin Purnell to the town’s Planning and… Read more »
By Ally Lanasa, Staff Writer (Oct. 1, 2020) Berlin voters will choose a mayor and three councilmembers to fill the District 2, District 3 and at-large council seats next Tuesday. In one of the largest races in town’s history, five mayoral candidates: incumbent Gee Williams, Councilman Zackery Tyndall, Ron Bireley, Jennifer Allen and William “Bill”… Read more »
By Ally Lanasa, Staff Writer (Oct. 1, 2020) Berlin residents are invited to be volunteer curators at the Calvin B. Taylor House Museum this month. By identifying people in photographs that have been donated to the museum over the years, community members can help preserve the town’s history. “We usually are the ones presenting the… Read more »
By Greg Ellison Board liaison sources fresh candidate to take reins as advisory group chairperson (Sept. 24, 2020) Following the recent resignation of two Ocean Pines Golf Committee members, the board of directors’ liaison to the committee, Frank Daly, is on the verge of nominating a new chairperson and said he is encouraged by recent… Read more »
By Greg Ellison (Sept. 24, 2020) Although not slated for completion until sometime during 2021, additional docks are being installed at the Yacht Club and extra court space at the Racquet Center. General Manager John Viola said both projects would be included in the upcoming operating budget approval for the pending fiscal year. “It will… Read more »
By Greg Ellison (Sept. 24, 2020) Twin events will be held this weekend at White Horse Park and the adjacent Ocean Pines Community Center, with one for Halloween-oriented kids on Sunday, and the other for bargain hunters and shoppers on Saturday. Recreation and Parks Director Debbie Donahue said Ocean Pines’ Fall Outdoor Flea Market will take… Read more »
By Greg Ellison (Sept. 24, 2020) Looking to leave a lasting impression on an institution that left an indelible mark on her heart, the family of Mary Doellgast donated several paintings from the prolific artist to the Ocean Pines Library last week. Nancy Doellgast said her mother, who passed away on June 12, 2019 at… Read more »