BERLIN– The Mayor and Council presented a grant for $7,500 to Worcester County Development Center during a meeting on Monday, Aug. 25. Executive Director Jack Ferry spoke about the Newark-based nonprofit, which assists adults with developmental disabilities. “You are the coolest town in America – I’m here to tell you about the coolest and best… Read more »

BERLIN– The Chamber of Commerce’s search for a new executive director could be heating up, as the current director’s tenure comes to an end this month. Joya Mattie, hired last year, will serve as the Berlin Chamber’s Executive Director until Aug. 29. The Chamber has yet to name a replacement. “We’re in the process,” said… Read more »

BERLIN– For more than a quarter century Paula Lynch has been a guiding and stabilizing force on the Town Council. When Lynch announced this month that she would not seek reelection, Berlin’s Mayor Gee Williams and several members of the council and staff of the town reflected on her 26-year legacy. “She has always provided… Read more »

BERLIN– Parking can be a major headache in any small town, especially those that depend on a thriving, historic Main Street that predates modern drivers and automobiles. In Berlin, shoppers and shopkeepers have sounded off recently about the lack of downtown parking and the abuse by some of the town’s relaxed ticketing policy. Resident Dimitra… Read more »

MARYLAND–The U.S. Department of Interior and the AFL-CIO affiliated Union Sportsmen’s Alliance (USA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding announcing national park revitalization efforts in eight states, including Maryland, through the USA’s all-volunteer “Work Boots on the Ground” program. “Marylanders are proud of our state parks and we will work hard to make sure they remain… Read more »

BERLIN– The town announced deadlines for the 2014 Municipal Election, and a senior councilmember announced she would not seek reelection.   Berlin will hold elections for districts 1, 4 and At-Large council seats on Tuesday, Oct. 7. Previously, the town held elections on the second Tuesday in October. District 4 Councilmember Dean Burrell and District… Read more »

OCEAN PINES– Cars from classics to contemporary customs will ride through the community on Saturday, Aug. 23. The 2nd annual Ocean Pines Car Show begins with a parade from White Horse Park to Veteran’s Memorial Park at 10 a.m. Cars will set up at Veteran’s Memorial Park until 2 p.m. “The show originated last year… Read more »

BERLIN– State and local leaders including Lt. Gov. Anthony Brown and Mayor Gee Williams gathered to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Community Development Block Grant program on Thursday, Aug. 14. Brown presented a check for $5.1 million in fiscal year 2015 awards to representatives from a dozen Maryland counties on the porch of the… Read more »

BERLIN—Ocean City Jeep Week is in full swing with hundreds of Jeeps and thousands of Jeep owners and enthusiasts gathered in the resort to enjoy beach crawls, obstacle courses, trail rides, shows with prizes and more. “From watching the beach crawls to cruising around Jeep Week HQ this event has a lot of excitement and… Read more »

BERLIN–Looking for more opportunities to teach art? To encourage art education in the local communities, the Worcester County Arts Council is seeking to expand its offerings of children and adult art classes and is currently accepting proposals from qualified instructors who would like to teach a variety of visual arts, performing arts, and other media,… Read more »