Berlin, Ocean Pines News Worcester County Bayside Gazette
By Rachel Ravina, Staff Writer (Aug. 8, 2019) With three Makers Markets remaining this season, residents and visitors will see a full complement of area artisans during this Friday’s edition of the market this Friday in downtown Berlin. “I feel like more people so far have definitely known about the event this year,” said the market’s… Read more »
Problems identified and solutions recommended but money unavailable (Aug. 8, 2019) The next steps to address parking concerns in Berlin may be indefinitely delayed for financial reasons, but a study given to Berlin’s Town Council earlier this year provided some guidance. Berlin’s Town Council in October 2018 approved spending roughly $26,000 with the consulting firm,… Read more »
Clothes, photographs from movie displayed as part of 20th anniversary festivities By Rachel Ravina, Staff Writer (Aug. 8, 2019) Fans of “Runaway Bride” can reminisce about the film’s location in Berlin with an array of memorabilia this month at the Calvin B. Taylor House Museum on Main Street. “We were happy to be able to… Read more »
As the final day of balloting in the Ocean Pines election approaches, property owners who have yet to vote might be selecting three members of the board of directors on Wednesday, but they face only one real decision — how to keep the board on its current course. Essentially, considering yet another positive monthly financial… Read more »
Mother, baby seen standing on median of Route 50, brought to Berlin barrack By Rachel Ravina, Staff Writer (Aug. 1, 2019) A sweltering July day was just the backdrop to a much bigger issue when a stranded mother and her child were brought to the Maryland State Police Berlin Barrack by a good Samaritan. Brenda… Read more »
First phase complete, next round must wait By Rachel Ravina, Staff Writer (Aug. 1, 2019) The second phase of a study looking into Berlin’s parking has apparently been moved to the back burner for the time being as town officials cite financial concerns. “We don’t have money in the budget to complete the second phase of… Read more »
By Rachel Ravina, Staff Writer (Aug. 1, 2019) Community members of all ages can anticipate an evening of food, games and music with the Berlin Police Department during National Night Out next Tuesday. “This is not a kids’ event, and it’s far from it, it’s a family-fun event,” said Chief Arnold Downing. Members of the Berlin… Read more »
By Rachel Ravina, Staff Writer (Aug. 1, 2019) Belinda “Bee” Miller, the new executive director of Diakonia Inc., found herself back in familiar territory. Miller, 52, first had the leadership job from 1995-2003. After some time out of state, she returned to Worcester County in mid-June to work for the nonprofit. Miller was born in… Read more »
By Rachel Ravina, Staff Writer (Aug. 1, 2019) Berlin’s days of the peach and prosperity will be celebrated Saturday, when the town stages its 11th annual Peach Festival from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the lawn of the Calvin B. Taylor House Museum. The event recalls the glory years of the Harrison peach orchards,… Read more »
By Rachel Ravina, Staff Writer (Aug. 1, 2019) Girls entering sixth and seventh grade looking to learn about life skills and build self-confidence are eligible to participate in a free camp this month at the Worcester County Health Department. The Just for Girls program will take place from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. from Aug…. Read more »