The Berlin Chamber of Commerce Financial Literacy Educational Series kicked off Feb. 1 and runs through the end of March.
Berlin Chamber hosting financial literacy sessions
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Data breaches rising, so take extra caution
The internet is not your friend. No matter how much we depend on it for communication, shopping, research, data transfers and other seemingly benign uses, it remains a soulless network of wires, signals, servers and switches that is capable of improving our lives or ruining them. It is both a front door to the world… Read more »
Charles F. Eder
Charles F. Eder Ocean Pines Charles F. Eder, 79, known locally as “Captain Chuck” of Ocean Pines, passed away peacefully on Jan. 11, 2024, at Coastal Hospice of Ocean Pines. Capt. Chuck was born on Oct. 17, 1944, to Charles John Eder and Myrna (Machen) Eder in Baltimore. After serving three years in the US… Read more »
Housing woes driving solicitations to sell
Having people knocking your door down to buy your property might sound like a good problem to have, especially if the price exceeds your expectations. But as tantalizing as some of these offers might be, accepting them means having to find another place to live at a price that the sales proceeds will allow. In… Read more »
Pedestrian safety tops list of transportation priorities in Berlin
By Charlene Sharpe, Contributing Writer Various projects aimed at increasing pedestrian safety highlight the Town of Berlin’s annual transportation priority list. On Monday, the Town Council approved a letter that will be sent to the Worcester County Commissioners outlining the projects municipal officials would like to see as transportation priorities. Officials are requesting sidewalks on Route… Read more »
Berlin picks demo work contractor for Tyson’s plant
Heron Park low bid comes in well below grant amount By Charlene Sharpe, Contributing Writer (Jan. 25, 2024) Demolition work at Heron Park in Berlin is expected to start within 30 days following selection of a contractor this week. The Berlin Town Council on Monday accepted a $112,715 bid from JNT Enterprises for the demolition of… Read more »
Community will get update on Jenkins Point restoration
By Bethany Hooper, Contributing Writer (Jan. 25, 2024) The Maryland Coastal Bays Program, or MCBP, will host a meeting on the Jenkins Point restoration project on Monday, as community members will be updated on the project and asked their opinion of a revised design. The 6 p.m. meeting will take place in the Ocean Pines Clubhouse,… Read more »
Resignation leaves Ocean Pines racquet sports in limbo
Ten percent increase for pickleball being considered by board in next budget By Cindy Hoffman, Staff Writer (Jan. 25, 2024) Racquet Sports in Ocean Pines will continue on after the second departure of the director, Tim Johnson, whose abrupt resignation was announced by the Ocean Pines Association last Wednesday. “The GM is evaluating the structure of… Read more »
Strategic plan talks reveal fears in Berlin
East Berlin residents say pressure to sell continues to rise in neighborhoods By Cindy Hoffman, Staff Writer (Jan. 25, 2024) The bitter cold outside last Wednesday night did not dissuade dozens of residents from venturing out to talk about the Town of Berlin’s strategic plan at St. Paul’s Church on Flower Street. More than 40 people… Read more »
Property maintenance priority for Ocean Pines board
Residents who received two notices will lose access to all amenities, voting rights By Cindy Hoffman, Staff Writer (Jan. 25, 2024) Most properties in Ocean Pines are well maintained, but some can be an eyesore. Ocean Pines Association Director Elaine Brady has made addressing those properties a priority. During the elections, Brady noted that she and… Read more »