BERLIN– After nearly a decade, plans are finally underway to build a new library. In June, Worcester County purchased land on Harrison Avenue next to the Waystead Inn in Berlin for $430,000 with the intention of building a new branch of the Worcester Public Library. Library Director Mark Thomas said he originally sent Worcester County… Read more »
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OP Chamber to host second annual Car Show & Parade
OCEAN PINES–The Ocean Pines Chamber of Commerce will host its second annual Car Show & Parade on Saturday Aug. 23. The parade will start at White Horse Park at 10 a.m. and proceed down Ocean Parkway to the Car Show at Veterans Memorial Park located on the corner of Cathell and Racetrack Roads. There will… Read more »
Police adopt proactive way of reversing drug overdoses
BERLIN– Facing growing concerns over heroin and opioid abuse in the area, police have adopted a proactive approach in treating potential overdoses. Pfc. Jessica Collins received certification to administer the anti-overdose drug Naloxone last month. Also known as Narcan, the opioid antagonist is used to treat the life-threatening depression of the central nervous and respiratory… Read more »
County Fair returns Friday through Sunday in Snow Hill
SNOW HILL—The Worcester County Fair is back with livestock shows, talent contests, a car show, cake auctions and classic Eastern Shore fare this weekend in Snow Hill. The free festivities for all ages kick off Friday and last through Sunday in Byrd Park. “It’s a family affair,” said Cindy Morris, Worcester County 4-H program coordinator,… Read more »
Feline friend leaving food for cats around downtown area
BERLIN– A rogue cat lover has been plaguing area businesses for more than a year. Several shops in downtown Berlin complained that someone has been feeding stray cats in the area behind their stores, leaving cans of cat food and tuna fish and drawing unwelcome pests in the process. Church Mouse Coordinator Helen Wiley said… Read more »
Berlin advertises for Day’s Econ. Dev. position
BERLIN– A formal search has begun to replace one of the faces of America’s coolest small town. Economic and Community Development Director Michael Day announced his impending retirement earlier this year. Berlin formally posted the job on July 25 on the town website and the Maryland Economic Development Association website. “Under the direction of the… Read more »
Younger All-Star group struggles in regional play
BERLIN– After going 10-0 in district and state play, the 9-10 Little League All-Stars have struggled at the Regional Tournament, dropping their first two games in Cranston, R.I. Berlin, representing the state of Maryland, fell 10-1 to New Jersey on Sunday, Aug. 3 and 13-1 against Delaware on Tuesday, Aug. 5. “I think the same… Read more »
ALMOST!
BERLIN– After a storybook season, the Intermediate All-Stars ended their run in the Little League World Series on Sunday, Aug. 1, falling to the Nogales, Az. West All-Stars 6-5 in the U.S. Championship game in Livermore, Ca. Berlin, representing the East region, jumped out to a 4-0 lead in the bottom of the second inning…. Read more »
OPA Board wants action on properties
OCEAN PINES – Owners of several Ocean Pines properties are in continuous violation of required maintenance of them, the Ocean Pines board of directors decided July 29. In a unanimous vote, the board authorized attorney Joe Moore to continue action, including filing suit, on owners of nine properties until a resolution is reached. The nine… Read more »
Dry-aged steak with bone marrow butter
It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness, it was the epoch of belief, it was the epoch of incredulity, or mayhap it was simply the season of plagiarism. The muddled thoughts of my mind make it difficult to… Read more »