By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (Dec. 28, 2107) Voters in Pocomoke and Snow Hill went to the polls this spring for a pair of contested council races, in one case returning a familiar face, while welcoming a new official in another. The Pocomoke District 3 race pitted incumbent Councilman Dale Trotter against challenger Monna Van… Read more »
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Year of quiet progress at Berlin Falls
By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (Dec. 28, 2017) What started with a raucous meeting in January turned into a quietly productive year for the yet-to-be-developed Berlin Falls park. Behind the scenes, and during several committee meetings, groundwork was laid that should benefit advancements at the former industrial site for years to come. It all started… Read more »
Two ceremonies for Berlin’s New Year
By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (Dec. 28, 2017) Berlin’s annual New Year’s Eve celebration will expand this year, with a separate ceremony for families and young children earlier during the evening as well as the traditional countdown at midnight. A New Year’s Eve party is scheduled to run from 5-6 p.m., downtown, with free hot… Read more »
Pines PD honored during ceremony at community ctr.
(Dec. 21, 2017) The Ocean Pines Police Department held a special departmental meeting on Dec. 7 at the Ocean Pines Community Center to honor exemplary efforts put forth by members of the agency. “Our officers work hard to keep our community safe,” Ocean Pines Police Chief Dave Massey said. “The actions of these police personnel… Read more »
N.O.E.L. to host Christmas dinner
By Kara Hallissey, Staff Writer (Dec. 21, 2017) A Christmas dinner with ham, macaroni and cheese, green beans, rolls and dessert will be served at Holy Savior Catholic Church on 17th Street, Monday, Dec. 25 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Anyone who is homeless, unemployed, underemployed, shut-in or needs a friend during the holiday… Read more »
Letters to the Editor
Video proves there’s a hole in the bucket Editor, I wish to respond to the comments made in the Dec. 14 edition of the very fine Bayside Gazette by Ivy Wells and likewise to the assertion of Laura Allen about the lack of diversity in the Berlin video. Both of you fine people are known… Read more »
On open communication
At the last Town of Berlin council meeting, there was plenty of good that came out of Councilman Dean Burrell’s questioning of the recently released marketing video of the town. Burrell did the right thing by bringing up the issue in public rather than allowing any misunderstanding to fester behind the scenes. As a representative… Read more »
Record amount of holiday travel forecasted
(Dec. 21, 2017) AAA Mid-Atlantic projects nearly 2.3 million Marylanders will travel for the year-end holiday period from Saturday, Dec. 23 through Monday, Jan. 1, reflecting a 3.2 percent increase over 2016, and the highest volume on record for this holiday season since 2001, when AAA began forecasting holiday travel volume. Maryland’s forecast mirrors the… Read more »
Building four of six coming to Berlin center
By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (Dec. 21, 2017) The Berlin Main Place plaza, which houses single-story medical and professional offices near the corner of routes 818 and 50, will add a 9,000 square-foot building. The Berlin Planning Commission last Wednesday endorsed the project, the fourth building in a planned series of six. Developer Palmer Gillis,… Read more »
Berlin anniversary logo contest gets deadline extension
(Dec. 21, 2017) The Town of Berlin last week announced a contest to design a logo commemorating the 150th anniversary of the town. Town Administrator Laura Allen said the announcement was posted on social media and “all of the local artists and art associations have been contacted.” “I think it’s a great way to celebrate… Read more »