(June 15, 2017) The Ocean Pines Anglers Club is offering children of all ages the opportunity to “test the waters” and learn fishing skills and techniques on Saturday, June 17 from 9-11 a.m. at the South Gate Pond in Ocean Pines near the Sports Core Pool. The event provides an opportunity for parents and grandparents… Read more »

(June 15, 2017) The Berlin Mayor and Council discussed the following items during a public meeting at Town Hall on Monday. Berlin Intermediate Three students from Berlin Intermediate School, Gary Hardy, Emily Biscoe and Davion Brown, made a presentation on their activities at the offland wetlands on Flower Street, behind the multipurpose building. The children… Read more »

(June 15, 2017) A growing number of shops in downtown Berlin are staying open later, as the nature of business there continues to become younger and more family-oriented.   Starting today, Thursday, at least half a dozen downtown shops have pledged to stay open until 7 p.m. or later Monday through Saturday. Island Creamery opened… Read more »

(June 15, 2017) The Snow Hill riverfront will be awash in stand-up paddleboards, kayaks and surf skis for the second annual “Return to Goat Island” Paddle Sports Festival and Race, this Saturday. The all-level SUP race, with $5,000 in cash prizes up for grabs, launches at 9 a.m. and includes a 17-mile elite race, as… Read more »

(June 15, 2017) With a date change from August to late June because of scalding temperatures, Worcester County now kicks off the annual county fair season in the area, and will host the event at Byrd Park on West Market Street in Snow Hill. Registration to compete in the fair’s various livestock, baking, art, gardening… Read more »

(June 15, 2017) Administrative Services Director Mary Bohlen introduced a proposed overhaul of the parks and recreation section of Town of Berlin code during a Parks Commission meeting last Tuesday. Bohlen, the staff liaison to the commission, said the draft was introduced to “make sure the code allows for the types of activities and events… Read more »

(June 15, 2017) Though the resolution formally adopting the changes isn’t coming until the next Worcester County Commissioners’ meeting on June 20, all seven commissioners agreed in concept to increase user and other fees at eight of the county’s 11 water service areas following a public hearing on the topic this past Tuesday. The changes… Read more »

(June 15, 2017) With the groundbreaking of the John H. “Jack” Burbage Jr. Regional Cancer Care Center in Berlin last week, Worcester County is about to move forward in the fight against cancer. “It’s a new beginning for cancer care in the community, and a culmination of dreams of community leaders and hospital staff,” Atlantic… Read more »

(June 15, 2017) The Outdoor Movie Night screening series in downtown Berlin returns this Saturday with “Tuck Everlasting” showing on Jefferson Street. Five additional showings will follow, each starting at 8:30 p.m. They are “Grease” on July 1 at Stephen Decatur Park, “Raiders of the Lost Art” on July 15 at Dr. William Henry Park,… Read more »

(June 15, 2017) The late withdrawal of two candidates for the Ocean Pines Association Board of Directors and late entry of information by a third person, last week, prompted the association’s elections committee to consider further changes to the bylaws. The board passed an overhaul of the elections resolution in April that included changes to… Read more »