Berlin, Ocean Pines News Worcester County Bayside Gazette
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 »
By Greg Ellison (Sept. 24, 2020) The Ocean Pines Yacht Club, which moves to fall hours and offseason menu selections in October, is sponsoring deep discounts for food and drinks on Sunday to thank patrons for supporting the establishment during a challenging summer. Matt Ortt Companies cofounder Ralph DeAngelus said the Yacht Club will be… Read more »
By Greg Ellison Social distancing standard makes having live audience difficult to accommodate (Sept. 24, 2020) Unable to proceed in traditional fashion, but not wanting to skip its annual Veterans Day tribute, the Worcester County Veterans Memorial Foundation’s program will proceed virtually this year. In lieu of the typical gathering held on Nov. 11 at the… Read more »
Homecoming Harvest will take place downtown on museum lawn next October By Ally Lanasa, Staff Writer (Sept. 24, 2020) The Berlin Mayor and Council approved the 2021 calendar of events, including a new event, during its meeting on Sept. 14. “The new event this year sponsored by the Heritage Foundation and the Calvin B. Taylor… Read more »
Public, private institutions adopt different strategies to keep students, staff safe By Ally Lanasa, Staff Writer (Sept. 24, 2020) Public and private schools in Worcester County are adapting to new safety protocols to allow for in-person instruction, as the covid-19 pandemic continues to spread, although at a slower pace. Nearly 18 percent of public school… Read more »