(Aug. 10, 2017) Downtown Berlin is packed with interesting shops, galleries and restaurants, but visitors tend to overlook some attractions on the outskirts. Several parks, including Stephen Decatur, Dr. William Henry and Berlin Falls, are all within comfortable bicycling distance, as are businesses such as Crush n Crab, Urban Nectar and Burley Oak Brewing Company,… Read more »
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Letters to the Editor
Incident with Horn was misreported Editor, In response to the story on Dr. Colette Horn where she had been threatened by me, [it] is not true. I approached Dr. Horn in a very pleasant manner at the South Gate restaurant. First, she was alone at the bar, not eating her dinner. I told her she… Read more »
Waiting on transparency
The core issue in Ocean Pines isn’t really one of nondisclosures, questionable decisions or projects that have gone awry, but one of trust. Early on, many on the board made a pact to close ranks, deter comments to the media and show blind loyalty to one another. However, as happens when information, both good and… Read more »
Berlin Briefs
Street repairs Initial work on culvert expansion and other stormwater improvements on William Street have begun. “The contract has already staked out the area, so I’m sure we’ll be seeing more activity around that in the next week,” Allen said. Allen said road closures would be required, but no timetable for those was yet known…. Read more »
Pup of the Pines photo contest
(Aug. 10, 2017) The Ocean Pines Association urges “pup-arazzi” pet parents to enter their furry friends in the third annual “Pup of the Pines” photo contest, sponsored by the Ocean Pines Recreation and Parks Department. The contest runs Aug.14 to Oct. 20. The winner will be named the “2018 Pup of the Pines” and will… Read more »
Bishop’s Stock welcomes new pup
(Aug. 10, 2017) There has been a changing of the guards at Bishop’s Stock Fine Art Craft & Wine in Snow Hill. Following the passing, last month, of longtime canine ambassador, Sarge, owner Ann Coates has filled the void with a new, furry face. Coates said Sage “had been part of the gallery.” The amiable… Read more »
Summer months tough on Diakonia food pantry levels
(Aug. 10, 2017) Much has been said about the generosity of Worcester County residents when it comes to giving. That’s especially true during the winter, when the holiday spirit serves as a rallying cry to donate food, clothing and money to help those in need. But the problems of the needy don’t go away once… Read more »
Motorcycle swap meet registering vendors for Sturgis
(Aug. 10, 2017) In preparation for Snow Hill’s second annual Ride To Sturgis event, organizers have begun registering vendors for a Motorcycle Swap Meet on Sept. 16. Michael Day, Snow Hill economic development consultant, said the nominal fee would be waived for those who sign up prior to the event. “If they sign up now… Read more »
Two storefronts still irk Berlin advisory panel
(Aug. 10, 2017) Members of the Berlin Historic District Commission continued to express their frustration last Wednesday with what they said was a lack of enforcement of their rulings. Replacement windows and other repairs at A Little Bit Sheepish and Main Street Nails, in particular, have been sore subjects and two commission members, Robert Poli… Read more »
HDC endorses new downtown mural
(Aug. 10, 2017) The Berlin Historic District Commission enthusiastically endorsed three proposals of the Berlin Arts and Entertainment District last Wednesday: a new public art mural, bike racks, and shop signs affixed to flower boxes. Brian Robertson, owner and operator of the Berlin Printery, designed the image for the mural. The commission was so pleased… Read more »