(Aug. 27, 2015) Starting in January, Coastal Hospice will begin participation in a pilot Medicare model, the Medicare Care Choices Model, designed to improve care for people with cancer, HIV/AIDS, COPD or congestive heart failure. Coastal Hospice will call this model “Coastal Care Choices.” Under this model, Medicare patients with these diagnoses will receive the… Read more »
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In this instance, it’s OK to color outside the lines
Worcester County’s Habitat for Humanity is taking a bold and non-traditional step with its plan to develop a housing project geared toward artists. Although Habitat’s purpose generally is to provide reasonable and affordable housing for families, its proposed 6,000-square foot complex adheres to the nonprofit organization’s principles while also taking an entrepreneurial step that is… Read more »
Backstreet Alliance trying to lure customers off Main St.
(Aug. 27, 2015) Early returns for the Berlin Backstreet Alliance, a promotion including several shops located outside of the central Main Street area, are mixed according to participating storeowners. Inca Ruins co-owner Ken Briggs came up with the campaign, which also includes Berlin Coffee House, Bruder Hill, Bungalow Love, Nest, Pitts Street Antiques and Sea… Read more »
Free emergency CERT training offered to public in Pocomoke
(Aug. 27, 2015) Worcester County Emergency Services (WCES) invites the public to participate in a free, eight-session Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) course in Pocomoke. The training takes place in the Community Center at the Pocomoke Volunteer Fire Company on Thursdays from 6:30-9:30 p.m., Oct. 8 to Nov. 19, with Cardiopulmonary Response (CPR) and Automatic… Read more »
DHCD loan paves way for major expansion for Twisters
(Aug. 27, 2015) Berlin gymnastics hub Twisters is planning a major expansion, thanks to a grant from the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development. In June of last year, owner Carmella Solito asked the Berlin Town Council to defer or suspend impact fees and properties taxes for the proposed new building, which would be… Read more »
OC Power Squadron to host new boating course, Sept. 15
(Aug. 27, 2015) The Ocean City Power Squadron (OCPS) will present the all new America’s Boating Course at the Worcester County library, Ocean Pines Branch, 11107 Cathell Road, on Tuesday, Sept. 15. Registration is at 6:30 p.m. followed by the first class at 7 p.m. the same evening. This is an eight-hour course, 7-9… Read more »
Trial date set in Dollar General drama
(Aug. 27, 2015) A trial date has been set for Dec. 15 in the case of Oxford Chase Development Inc. versus the town of Berlin’s Board of Zoning Appeals over a prospective Dollar General Store near the intersection of Old Ocean City Boulevard and Healthway Drive. That means the next likely development in the battle… Read more »
Back-to-school giveaway helped by police in Berlin
(Aug. 27, 2015) The Berlin Police Department had a busy weekend – in the best way possible. On Friday, police took part in the 22nd Annual Crime Prevention Golf Tournament at Eagle’s Landing. The department uses proceeds from the event to promote community activities and assist community organizations in the Berlin area. On the following… Read more »
Berlin Housing Board back in business after decade
(Aug. 27, 2015) Berlin’s Housing Board of Review met for the first time in at least nine years last week, electing Tara Downes to the post of chairperson and briefing the members on a number of goals the town hopes to achieve. Board members Lyn Kelly, Mary Moore and Leslie Gephardt were also present, as… Read more »
For Pete Gomsak, assistant treasurer familiar position
(Aug. 27, 2015) Although it may have raised a few eyebrows when the board of directors voted 4-3 to select Pete Gomsak as the assistant treasurer – the second, along with General Manager Bob Thompson – it’s a role the former director has held before. Gomsak, 73, served on the board from 2010-2012, then served… Read more »