(Sept. 15, 2016) With kitten season in full swing, Worcester County Humane Society is offering a lower adoption fee for cats of all ages at the shelter during the “Summer Feline Fling” event. From now until Sept. 30, the cat adoption fees will be just $30. In addition, the shelter is offering adoption of a… Read more »
News
Delmarva Discovery Center hosts gala, fundraiser, Saturday
(Sept. 15, 2016) Celebrating the years’ successes while keeping an eye on the future by raising money to increase accessibility and improve offerings for children are the goals of the Delmarva Discovery Center’s annual gala on Saturday, beginning at 7 p.m. Tickets cost $50 per person, and will be available at the door, although advance… Read more »
Fundraiser for new Berlin Library, Fri.
(Sept. 15, 2016) Take a trip back in time for a good cause this Friday at the Atlantic Hotel in Berlin during the Worcester County Library Foundation’s biggest fundraiser of the year. The foundation is trying to close the gap in its fundraising goal for a new branch building in Berlin, according to public relations… Read more »
Letters to the Editor
Second opinion on second Bay Bridge Editor, While it is admirable to hear the governor’s concerns about traffic at the Chesapeake Bay Bridge, an announcement focusing on a shiny new bridge lacks any real discussion about cost, impact on communities and the understanding that a sprawling flood of people, traffic and pavement can detract from… Read more »
Onus now on OPA board
The Ocean Pines Board of Directors gave itself something last week that most politicians would rather not have: full responsibility for delivering on its members’ campaign promises. By elevating Doug Parks to the board because his thinking matched their own, the four-member majority that voted him into office has an unbeatable caucus that should be… Read more »
Pet Appreciation Week to include adoptions, prizes
(Sept. 15, 2016) Tractor Supply Co. store in Berlin will be celebrating Pet Appreciation Week on Saturday, Sept. 17, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., featuring pet adoptions with community groups, samples, giveaways, drawings for gift cards, and other family-friendly activities. In addition, deals on pet products, from food and treats to toys and crates,… Read more »
Berlin Briefs
(Sept. 15, 2016) The Berlin mayor and council discussed the following items during their public meeting at Town Hall on Sept. 12. Snow business The council unanimously approved spending an estimated $15,000 on salt and other items related to upcoming storms. The motion was to send a supplemental letter of agreement to the Maryland State… Read more »
‘Thank A Police Officer Day’ to be observed this Sat.
(Sept. 15, 2016) Saturday, Sept. 17 is “Thank A Police Officer Day,” created in 2012 by the Whole Truth Project. Observed nationally, organizers want to inform residents of the date and to encourage a showing of support for law enforcement officers. There is a public Facebook event for the Delmarva area offering information so that… Read more »
Berlin mayoral and council candidates file financials
(Sept. 15, 2016) Financial disclosures from all five candidates who filed to run in the 2016 Town of Berlin municipal election appeared relatively straightforward. The Gazette requested and received those statements from the town last Wednesday. Town of Berlin financial disclosure statements include interests in real property held in or outside the town, interests in… Read more »
OP Aquatics to host second Super Sprint Triathalon, Saturday
(Sept. 15, 2016) Ocean Pines Aquatics’ second Super Sprint Tri will be held on Saturday, Sept. 17 at 8 a.m. at the Swim & Racquet Club Pool, located at 10 Seabreeze Road in Ocean Pines. This fun event will consist of a quarter-mile swim, a 6.2-mile bike ride and a 1.5-mile run. Twelve three-member teams… Read more »