Editor: As educators at Buckingham Elementary School, a community-based elementary school serving a diverse population, we are proud of the rich learning experiences, the strong community connections, and the authentic relationships among students and adults that are forged here every day. But here’s what you may not know. Our ability to sustain this level of impact on our… Read more »
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Berlin Intermediate student wins Shorebirds bookmark contest
On Jan. 18, representatives with the Delmarva Shorebirds visited Berlin Intermediate School to recognize sixth-grade student Loralei Donoway as the winner of this year’s “Hit The Books” bookmark contest.
Author, journalist with deep local ties to speak in Berlin this month
The Germantown School Community Heritage Center will host an event with award-winning author Ta-Nehisi Coates on Feb. 24, at the Stephen Decatur High School auditorium.
Berlin councilman announces intention to seek reelection
Jack Orris, who represents District 2, is seeking a second term in the town’s upcoming Oct. 1 election.
Berlin mayor seeks unified county grant request
Zach Tyndall made a call to his fellow municipal leaders for a unified front, but several have said they have different priorities, and likely will not be joining to request grants from the county this year.
Off-season promotions keep Berlin relevant in quiet weeks
Whether it’s free carriage rides near Valentine’s Day, a week of restaurant specials in January, or a February photo contest, Berlin’s business community does what it must to keep customers coming to the historic downtown in the cold.
Project targets erosion in Ocean Pines’ South Gate Pond
The Ocean Pines Association’s and Maryland Coastal Bays’ shoreline restoration project will also support beautification and wildlife preservation.
Long-awaited Ocean Pines crosswalk nearing completion
The crosswalk under construction from the South Gate Pond to the Racetrack Road and Manklin Creek intersection aims to create a more pedestrian and bicycle-friendly community.
Berlin seeks bond for electric, public works upgrades
The town council voted 4-0 this week, with Councilman Jay Knerr absent, to approve an application for a $3.8 million bond to the Community Development Administration 2024 Local Government Infrastructure Financing Program.
Tyndall wasn’t wrong, but should seek more
You can’t blame a guy for trying. At least that’s how Berlin Mayor Zack Tyndall might feel after attempting to unite the county’s towns and Ocean Pines in asking the county commissioners for more money for the fiscal year ahead. Tyndall’s strategy was to convince the other jurisdictions to make a unified pitch for $500,000… Read more »