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Study to determine viability of family-friendly railroad

WORCESTER COUNTY–A feasibility study will be conducted to determine the viability of a family friendly excursion train from Berlin to Newark and Snow Hill. A contract was expected to be signed Wednesday with the consultant who will perform the study. “It’s great news,” Worcester County Economic Development Director Bill Badger told the Berlin Town Council… Read more »

Tex Mex & Country Cookin’ renovates, changes menu items

BERLIN– After leaving a bad taste in many customers’ mouths, one local restaurant rebranded, changed their menu and renovated the interior. The results, so far, have been extremely positive. Tex Mex on 119 Main Street changed to Tex Mex & Country Cookin’, adding a southern slant to their southwestern slate of offerings. The restaurant also… Read more »

‘World’s Largest Golf Outing’ set for Ocean Pines

OCEAN PINES–Billy Casper Golf, the largest owner-operator of golf courses, country clubs and resorts in the U.S., has unveiled the grand prizes for the fourth annual World’s Largest Golf Outing on Monday, Aug. 11 to benefit the Wounded Warrior Project. All players are eligible to win a trip for four to the Nike Campus in… Read more »

Town officials get ready for 25th annual bathtub battle

BERLIN– Top officials and business owners are preparing to stake their reputations on one of the most absurd – and entertaining – town traditions. Electric Utility Director Tim Lawrence, Burley Oak Brewing Company Owner Bryan Brushmiller and Uptown Antiques Owner Bill Outten will all race vehicles in the 25th annual Bathtub Races on July 18…. Read more »

Couple gets honey of plan from National Wildlife Fed.

BERLIN– The National Wildlife Federation recently helped a pair of local beekeepers transition from farmers to owners of a wildlife preserve. NWF named Trappe Creek Organic Farm, owned by retired farmers Carl and Jenel D’Alessandro, a Certified Wildlife Habitat site. Qualified sites must demonstrate that programs have been active for at least one year with… Read more »

Berlin Victorian Christmas planning begins

BERLIN– Christmas is coming early in America’s coolest small town. Planning for Berlin’s month-long Victorian Christmas celebration began during a recent Main Street meeting, and fundraising efforts could start immediately. “A lot of good discussion happened at the meeting regarding this year’s Victorian Christmas,” said Main Street Coordinator Megan Houston. “We definitely want to keep… Read more »

Berlin charged up by new electrical upgrades for area

BERLIN– New electric upgrades should help protect area homes and businesses from widespread blackouts. Berlin began installing in-line disconnects in 23 locations throughout the town earlier this month. “The locations will be throughout the entire system in Berlin,” said ElecAtric Utility Director Tim Lawrence. “Basically, what they enable us to do is do sectionalizing block-to-block…. Read more »

Rocketry, aerospace engineering in place of beach balls, surf boarding and sun bathing

BERLIN–While some teenagers pass the summer months lounging on the beach or playing video games, a small group of students are learning about aeronautics, aerospace engineering, rocketry, and acquiring other technological skills at Stephen Decatur High School in Berlin. Twenty-five students are participating in the SDHS Summer Academy, a four-week program with a cross-curricular approach… Read more »

For some store owners in Berlin, parking is the Pitts

BERLIN– A request for a parking change on Pitts Street led to a fiery debate during a Mayor and Council Meeting on Monday, July 14. Bill Outten, owner of Town Center Antiques, and Walt Dennison, owner of Walt’s Train Shop, asked the town to create a 30-minute designated loading zone on the street, citing increased… Read more »

Coastal Hospice helps many families

One of the jobs we do as editors is to read and edit the many obituaries that come across our desks. We do so with the understanding that the writers of these obituaries want to include as many surviving relatives as possible as well as good friends and even pets, and that many of these… Read more »