(Aug. 4, 2016) When the combines roll over the Pocomoke River drawbridge for the 18th time this Saturday one of the original organizers, Becky Payne, said, to her, it’s going to feel like the first time. Nineteen years ago, “there were four of us sitting around and we decided it would be nice to honor… Read more »
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Frustrating election cycle for members of Pines committee
(Aug. 4, 2016) Beset by criticism from residents and candidates, members of the Ocean Pines Elections Committee gave voice to their frustrations last Wednesday, with Chairman Bill Wentworth going after OPA Director Tom Herrick for not standing up for the committee during an association board meeting in June. Just before the start of the meeting,… Read more »
Eighth annual Peach Festival returns
(Aug. 4, 2016) Back for an eighth year, the Berlin Peach Festival this Saturday will begin at 11 a.m. at the Calvin B. Taylor House Museum on Main Street at the north side of town. A chance of rain is in the forecast, so if the event is a washout, the rain date will be… Read more »
SU names 129 Worcester Co. students to dean’s list
(July 28, 2016) Some 129 Worcester County area students were named to the Dean’s List at Salisbury University for the spring 2016 semester. •Berlin area residents include Delaney Andrews, Joshua August, Devin Bataille, Alexandra Birckett, Nicole Bishop, Brooke Brittingham, Cara Carr, Natalie Cieri, Devynn Detzer, Christina Dubrava, Christopher Eslin, Megan Fulton, Hailey Gibbs, Lindsey Gilbert,… Read more »
Going bananas over leaf-wrapped seafood
I think my buddy Jay wanted to smack me upside the head. He was helping me run some outlets at the new house, and specifically a primary one for my commercial smoker. As he is from Hawaii, he kept looking at our garden while saying “bro.” I would calmly and ignorantly say “what?” to which… Read more »
OPA Budget and Finance Committee Briefs
(July 28, 2016) The Ocean Pines Association Budget and Finance Committee discussed the following items during a meeting in the administration building on July 20. Membership The committee was short one member, John Trumpower, but could be short several more during the coming months. Dale Buley, who served two consecutive terms, must step down because… Read more »
Berlin announces key election dates
(July 28, 2016) The Town of Berlin will hold a municipal election on Tuesday, Oct. 4, for the office of mayor and for Districts 2 and 3 council seats. Other important dates for the 2016 Election are as follows: • Voter registration – Deadline is Friday, Sept. 2. Berlin voters must register with the Worcester… Read more »
Letters to the Editor
Diakonia thanks supporters Editor, On behalf of the Board of Diakonia, we would like to sincerely thank the many community members who supported the seventh annual Diakonia Golf Tournament at the Ocean City Golf Club on July 20. The tournament was a resounding success. All proceeds will enable Diakonia to continue helping those individuals and… Read more »
Mending fences right call
The town of Berlin had one other option it could have pursued this week instead of dipping into the treasury to pay for the construction of a fence and a walking trail between unhappy neighbors. It could have done nothing, but said otherwise. That’s what governments often do when they have little authority to intervene… Read more »
Otters unveiled at Delmarva Discovery Center in Pocomoke
(July 28, 2016) Following a major revamp and renovation of its facilities, along with a reshuffling of how visitors experience the Delmarva Discovery Center, two new additions — river otters named Mac and Tuck — moved into their new home last Friday. It’s the culmination of months of effort and construction to bring these living… Read more »