(May 12, 2016) Berlin unveiled its $19.4 million fiscal year 2017 budget Monday night during a mayor and council meeting at Town Hall. While the numbers were largely set, there were a few last-minute additions to the spending package, which is 13 percent more than the previous budget. Even so, there were no increases to… Read more »
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New Bruder Hill pillow promotion benefits nonprofits
(May 5, 2016) Bruder Hill in Berlin is reusing old clothing in sort of a rags-to-charitable-giving program as part of its new “BH Project.” In February, Owner Shelly Bruder commissioned Marla Roberts to create a line of “upcycled” pillows made from used clothing or fabrics, from old sweaters to gently worn denim. The price of… Read more »
Take your chances with unconquerable BBQ
There are times in a man’s life when he must face his biggest challenges head-on, or more to the point, incisors-on. Into the bargain, it is in these great times of conquest that he must prepare himself by having a hefty roll of paper towels at his side. Otherwise, all will be lost. I had… Read more »
Fathom, Gilbert’s Provisions coming soon to dwtn. Berlin
(May 5, 2016) Two new – and very different – businesses are in development in downtown Berlin. Both hope to add a vibrant, youthful atmosphere to the historic district, and both hope to open their respective doors this summer. At 14 North Main Street, in the area formerly occupied by jj Fish Studio and Fine… Read more »
Date set for Blessing of Combines
(May 5, 2016) The 18th annual Blessing of the Combines will take over downtown Snow Hill on Aug. 6, beginning at 11 a.m. The day will start with the parade of combines, when farmers bring their equipment down Green Street amid an audience of about 2,000 spectators. “The Parade of Combines sets off down Route… Read more »
Discovery Center adds additional sea glass class
(May 5, 2016) There are many ways to connect to sea glass: to some it’s trash — a relic of a less environmentally conscious time, and to others it’s treasure — to be sought after, puzzled over and perhaps used to make something new. For Carrie Samis, curator of community and creativity at the Delmarva… Read more »
Worcester Co. Relay for Life fundraiser, Friday
(May 5, 2016) Hundreds of participants will gather at the Frontier Town Campground, off Route 611 in Berlin, Friday, May 6, for the American Cancer Society’s annual Relay For Life, which celebrates beating cancer, remembers loved ones who lost their battle and shows support for those currently fighting the disease. The 2016 North Worcester County… Read more »
Berlin Little League play: Week four sees six games
(May 5, 2016) Last weekend, Berlin Little Leaguers continued into their fourth week of the season, including a slew of baseball and softball games. Major League Baseball Tigers 11 Orioles 0 Tigers’ 11-year-old Pitcher, Ryan McLaughlin tossed 13 strikeouts in six innings of shutout ball, and allowed only two hits on 74 pitches. This… Read more »
First lease for Berlin Falls park? Return of Jeep Week
(May 5, 2016) Berlin Falls will soon experience a number of firsts, including the opening of the massive new park, albeit for passive use later this spring. The park marked its first commercial lease agreement on April 25, during a mayor and council meeting at Town Hall. Ocean City 4X4 LLC, which holds the annual… Read more »
CodeRED Emergency Notification tests
(May 5, 2016) Worcester County’s Emergency Notification System, CodeRED, will be tested on Saturday, May 7, to validate a portion of telephone numbers in the database. This will coincide with the monthly testing of the county’s emergency alert siren system. Only a portion of the community will receive call attempts. There is no need for… Read more »