(Nov. 10, 2016) The Berlin Parks Commission and Worcester County Health Department are collaborating to present the fifth annual Fall Just Walk event on Saturday. Registration will begin at 9 a.m.at Stephen Decatur Park, with one-, two- and three-mile walks offered, beginning at 9:30 a.m. Longer paths include a portion of downtown Berlin. Participants will… Read more »

(Nov. 10, 2016) Royal Farms is opening in Berlin in a month and school and community officials are anxious that its proximity to Stephen Decatur High School will encourage students to cross the Route 50 highway. “I see it as an invitation, and the school can’t control that,” said pedestrian safety advocate Patricia Dufendach, who… Read more »

(Nov. 10, 2016) This is the next-to last week for locally grown produce at the Snow Hill Farmer’s Market, which is marking the end of another season next Thursday, Nov. 17. Though only a handful of vendors remain, the ones who are still coming to market are among the most popular, Ann Gibb, coordinator said…. Read more »

(Nov. 10, 2016) Ocean Pines Aquatics is taking area youngsters on a trip “under the sea” during a dive-in movie presentation of Disney’s “The Little Mermaid,” this Saturday. The event, $3 for swim members, $5 for residents and $7 for nonresidents, includes an appearance by Ariel herself – in full mermaid regalia and in the… Read more »

(Nov. 10, 2016) New programs and innovative equipment continue to make aquatics a revenue winner for Ocean Pines. According to the September financial report, the most recent available, the department is exceeding budgeted revenues by more than $50,000 and is up more than $40,000 over the previous year. Net operations are more than $60,000 ahead… Read more »

(Nov. 10, 2016) After producing four unanimous votes for approval of various requests, the Berlin Historic Commission turned to more difficult issues Wednesday, as it looked at recent instances when applicants had expressed confusion over how commission proceedings worked. Specifically, two local businesses that had come before the board were seeking approval after work had… Read more »

(Nov. 10, 2016) The streets of Berlin will be flooded with canines this Friday evening during the 2nd annual American Cancer Society Bark for Life fundraiser from 5-8 p.m. Participants and their furry companions can stroll en masse said event organizer Dawn Hodge, chair of Relay for Life of North Worcester County. The event, which… Read more »

(Nov. 10, 2016) Right now, the thing Dr. Cindy Byrd, executive director of the Julia Purnell Museum, wants everyone to know about FiberFest! is that the event is still happening. The event was rescheduled from its original date, Oct. 8, because of the threat of Hurricane Matthew coupled with the previous weeks’ deluge that left… Read more »

(Nov. 10, 2016) Because last year’s event was snowed out by one of the blizzards that struck the region in 2015, this year’s Christmas Arts and Crafts Fair is doubly important to the Chamber of Commerce. “It’s one of our two largest fundraisers,” Michelle Hickman, chamber director, said. “All proceeds go towards maintaining chamber functions… Read more »

(Nov. 10, 2016) Those with a degree of familiarity with the stretch of Route 113 between Snow Hill and Langmaid Road will need to readjust the cruise control as the State Highway Administration has lowered the speed limit in the work area to 45 m.p.h. Speeding fines are doubled in the reduced speed zone. Robert… Read more »