(May 21, 2015) A flood of fundraisers descended upon the northwest part of the county last weekend, raising money for a local child advocacy group, an organization protecting area waterways, a nonprofit providing affordable housing for struggling families, and an arts council looking to raise awareness for its programs. While each event had an entirely… Read more »

(May 21, 2015) The sewer line construction project begun in Berlin on May 11 is expected to last several more weeks. Crews started working on the lines last week, partially closing traffic on Main Street between Route 346 and Route 50. “It took the contractor a little bit longer to mobilize the equipment then he… Read more »

(May 21, 2015) When Terri Mohr ran for reelection to the Ocean Pines Association Board of Directors last year, she did so with a positive message, believing the community was heading in the right direction overall. The 2014 election in Ocean Pines, however, turned into something of a referendum on General Manager Bob Thompson, and,… Read more »

(May 21, 2015) It hasn’t always been easy, but things seemed to go smoothly Monday night between Berlin town officials and the town fire company, as the mayor and council heard budget requests for fire and EMS for the fiscal year 2016 budget. The fire company requested a $373,000 grant from the town, just over… Read more »

(May 21, 2015) The Ocean Pines Board of Directors met with the facility use group on Wednesday to discuss how nonprofits and other groups would use the community’s amenities. The proposal under discussion would affect Resolution M-02 in Ocean Pines, governing amenity policy. According to documents provided during the meeting, the community receives more than… Read more »

(May 21, 2015) Dave Wilson, Maryland Coastal Bays Program executive director, announced last Friday that he is stepping down from the post after nearly 18 years working with the group. “It’s time to hand the reigns to some fresh blood,” Wilson said. “I think we accomplished a lot and I am proud of that, but… Read more »

(May 21, 2015) In a throwback to the out-in-the-street, let-your-hair-down neighborhood celebrations of decades past, Berlin is set to hold its annual Old Fashioned Memorial Day parade on Monday. This year’s event promises scores of church groups, marching, music and dance troupes, military demonstrations, and classic cars and motorcycles, beginning at Stephen Decatur Middle School… Read more »

(May 21, 2015) Ocean Pines Association General Manager Bob Thompson will hold a town hall meeting on Wednesday, June 3 at 6 p.m. at the Ocean Pines Community Center.  The meeting is open to the public. Thompson will share project and community updates as well as address comments and questions posed by Ocean Pines residents… Read more »

(May 21, 2015) Duncan Showell Post #231 of the American Legion of Berlin will hold its annual memorial service for fallen veterans at the St. Paul’s United Methodist Church on Sunday at 10 a.m. The service will honor the more than 200 deceased members of the post. “We’d like to invite all veterans and their… Read more »

(May 21, 2015) Oxford Chase Development Inc., engaged in a lengthy battle to build a new Dollar General store in Berlin, has exhausted all administrative options following a 3-1 “no” vote by the Berlin Board of Appeals on Wednesday night. The next step would be Worcester County Circuit Court, if the company chooses to continue… Read more »