BERLIN– In 2010 Maryland Governor Martin O’Malley signed the “Sustainable Communities Act” into law, establishing the Sustainable Communities designation designed to strengthen reinvestment and revitalization in the state’s older communities. The Department of Planning designated Berlin a sustainable community in July. Kevin Baynes, Director of the Office of Community Programs, said the designation brings a… Read more »
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Ocean Pines boat explosion sends four to area hospitals
OCEAN PINES–Four people were taken to hospitals following a boat explosion Sunday in Ocean Pines. A fifth person was treated at the scene. Boat owner Neal Edwards of Springfield , Va., told investigators he was ready to take some people for a ride in his 24-foot-long boat at about 2 p.m. In preparation, he opened… Read more »
Sidewalk construction snag causing officials’ impatience
BERLIN– Construction on a sidewalk running from South Main Street to Stephen Decatur Park has hit a snag, and Berlin officials are becoming impatient. The town completed requests for proposals on the project, but are waiting for easements from one property owner before construction can begin. Berlin officials unsuccessfully reached out to the homeowner several… Read more »
Working with parmesan, mahi and pesto
There are times when we all just need a swift kick in the duff to get us off the couch, or out of wherever we may be in our head. One such moment for me was last weekend as I sat languishing my decision to not participate in an endurance run in Ocean City. The… Read more »
Thom Gulyas candidate for Berlin Town Council seat
BERLIN– After more than 25 years the town will have a new face in the At Large seat on the council. Ace Printing owner Thom Gulyas, 49, is the first person to publicly announce candidacy for the seat vacated by retiring councilmember Paula Lynch. Gulyas, who ran against District 2 Councilperson Lisa Hall six years… Read more »
Tickets now on sale for OP Chamber cash, bingo event
OCEAN PINES–Tickets are on sale now for the Ocean Pines Chamber of Commerce Cash & Prize Bingo event on Friday, Sept.12 in the Ocean Pines Community Center. Bingo players will win cash and prize packages from local area businesses. Each game is worth at least $50 and special games are played for $100 cash. There… Read more »
Letters to the Editor
Common Core questions Editor, Below is an email sent to the members of the Worcester County School Board on Aug. 21. WHEREAS the Board of Education of Worcester County Public Schools, wish to express their concern regarding the development, selection, and implementation of both the Common Core State Standards and the PARCC Assessment Program. WHEREAS… Read more »
Little League baseball’s hot streak
Little League is hot right now. I can never remember such attention being given to the sport that involves thousands of kids from all over the world. Berlin can rightfully say that it shared in the launching of the sport into this nation’s radar screen this year. And who could not say that the time… Read more »
Filling Lynch’s shoes will be difficult for Council
Berlin Town Council member Paula Lynch announced earlier this month that she would not seek re-election after 26 years of service. In this week’s Bayside Gazette edition, staff writer Josh Davis interviewed several of her Town Council colleagues. The consensus was that she will be missed with even comment that the membership does not want… Read more »
AAA expecting heavy travel volume for Labor Day holiday
MARYLAND – AAA Travel projects 34.7 million Americans will journey 50 miles or more from home during the Labor Day holiday weekend, the highest volume for the holiday since 2008 and a 1.3 percent increase over 2013. Nearly 86 percent of travelers (29.7 million) will celebrate the holiday with a final road trip before summer… Read more »