Officials in Ocean Pines and Berlin are both gearing up for annual National Night Out events on Aug.6, where residents can meet and chat with their community’s first responders.
Berlin, Ocean Pines plan National Night Out events
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Two more speed cameras installed in Berlin
Two new speed cameras, which will be activated on Monday, have been installed in Berlin to catch and fine drivers traveling over the limits on Flower Street and Seahawk Road.
Worcester County moms launch drive for sports equipment for kids in need
Two local moms are spearheading an initiative to provide sports equipment, gear, and apparel to children from low-income families.
Worcester County Fair mixing new with old for 2024
This year’s Worcester County Fair will feature some of the same agricultural exhibits, petting zoos, carnival games and more when it returns to a new location next week, but will also bring some new offerings.
Peach festival grows from humble beginnings in Berlin
The annual Berlin Peach Festival, set for this weekend on the lawn of the Calvin B. Taylor House Museum, was not always the bustling, widely attended event it is today.
Berlin council asked to support ‘bottle bill’
Representatives from the Lower Eastern Shore Group of the Maryland Chapter of the Sierra Club urged Berlin Town Council members to advocate for the passage of what is known as the “bottle bill” when the 2025 session of the Maryland General Assembly kicks off in January.
Total 7,777 voters eligible for upcoming Ocean Pines election
Ocean Pines Elections Committee Chair Steve Ransdell updated the community on the upcoming Board of Directors election timeline, maintaining that it is proceeding as promised with minimal hiccups.
Worcester County to begin removing snipe signs in August
Crews with Worcester County Public Works will begin removing snipe signs from public rights-of-way next week following approval of a pilot program to clean up county-owned land.
Ocean Pines GM provides update on maintenance, renovations, other initiatives
Ocean Pines Association General Manager John Viola gave his monthly report at the Board of Directors July 20 meeting, where he addressed maintenance efforts, upcoming renovations, and enhancement initiatives.
Former SDHS band teacher pleads guilty to relationship with minor, Worcester school officials chastised
A former local band teacher has pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor charge stemming from a sexual relationship he had with a student years ago, but not before the involved parties accused school administration of playing a part in the underage abuse.