By Brian Gilliland, Associate Editor (May 17, 2018) District Court Judge Gerald Purnell last Friday ordered Thomas Kidder, 59, to be held without bond until his trial scheduled for June 22, 2018 for the events surrounding the death of Eduardo Madrid, 38, of Berlin. Kidder turned himself in to authorities on Thursday, May 10 for the… Read more »
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New era at Pines Yacht Club starts tonight
By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (May 17, 2018) Just minutes prior to opening the doors for a restaurant stress test on Tuesday, Matt Ortt and Ralph DeAngelus gathered several dozen employees of the Ocean Pines Yacht Club – from chefs, busboys and line cooks, to front-of-house wait staff, hostesses and managers – for a last-second pep… Read more »
Ten filed, nine verified for OPA Board election
By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (May 17, 2018) Ten candidates have filed for three vacancies on the Ocean Pines Association Board of Directors, but only nine were verified as of Wednesday, according to board sources. One announced candidate, Brett Hill, apparently did not meet the qualifications as set forth in association bylaws and Resolution M-09, sources… Read more »
Secret to Chicago deep dish? File not found
By Paul Suplee, MBA, CEC, PC-3 There comes a time in a man’s life that he has to weigh his personal safety against the demands of his clientele. I feel that I may be at that point in my career, as I have waited long enough to share the great secret of Chicago deep-dish pizza… Read more »
Marker’s Market season kicks off during 2nd Friday
By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (May 10, 2018) The outdoor arts and artisan Maker’s Market, which has been run in conjunction with monthly 2nd Friday art strolls, will return this Friday to downtown Berlin. “After trying several different tactics of getting artisans involved in the 2nd Friday art strolls, the town gave us permission three years… Read more »
North Worcester County Relay for Life set for Friday
By Kara Hallissey, Staff Writer (May 11, 2018) Activities for the entire family will be offered during the American Cancer Society’s annual Relay for Life, which takes place at the Frontier Town Campground, off Route 611 in West Ocean City, Friday, and helps to raise awareness and money for research, education and patient services for those… Read more »
Charity donates $2,400 for new water system at GSCHC
By Kara Hallissey, Staff Writer (May 11, 2018) The 100+ Women Who Care on the Shore charity donated $2,400 to the Germantown School Community Heritage Center in Berlin, which will be used to replace the water system at the historic site. “I nominated the Germantown School Community Heritage Center because I know that 100+ Women Who… Read more »
Gazette Editorial: Berlin knows how to balance work, playday
May Day Playday, Reggae Playday — and where else in small town America do you see that, a music festival in the middle of town for no other reason than to have fun? So sure, when Ocean 98/Seacrets Irie Radio stages this event downtown in Berlin Friday, businesses will benefit from the additional exposure, as… Read more »
Parks commission interested in aiding area bee advocacy
By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (May 10, 2018) The Berlin Parks Commission wants to be more active in the bee community. Although a local advocacy group was unable to attend a meeting last Wednesday as planned, commission members wholly supported efforts to increase the amount of pollinator gardens in the town. Administrative Services Director Mary Bohlen,… Read more »
Berlin Historic District Commission Briefs
By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (May 10, 2018) The Berlin Historic District Commission last Wednesday discussed the following items during at public meeting at Town Hall: Addition approved The commission unanimously approved removal of a rear room and deck for a home on 310 South Main Street. The homeowners plan to build a 16 by 26-foot… Read more »