BERLIN– Is America’s coolest small town also one of the most haunted? Mindie Burgoyne believes so. The “Haunted Eastern Shore” author and founder of Chesapeake Ghost Walks led a crowd of several dozen around Berlin on Thursday, July 10, to tell the stories she compiled from personal accounts, books and investigation at the Nabb Research… Read more »
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Friends of Ocean Pines Library to hold book sale
OCEAN PINES–The Friends of the Ocean Pines Library will present its annual book sale on Friday, July 25, 6-9 p.m.; Saturday, July 26, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Monday, July 28, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The library is located at 11107 Cathell Road, next to the Ocean Pines post office and across from… Read more »
County Board of Elections certifies recent primary results
WORCESTER COUNTY– The Board of Elections certified primary election results in the county on July 8. Nominees for the November 4 general election for offices including County Commissioner, State’s Attorney and Clerk of the Circuit Court were set. Incumbent Republican Merrill W. Lockfaw, Jr. will run unopposed for Worcester County’s District 1 Commissioner seat. District… Read more »
Berlin Intermediate Little League stars head to ‘Big Apple’
BERLIN– The Intermediate Little League All-Stars are going to New York. The newly crowned state championship team will travel to Long Island, N.Y. to play in the East Region finals this weekend. Berlin beat the Hughesville all-star team 8-2 on Wednesday, July 9, to advance. “The biggest storyline by far that day was Tristan McDonough,”… Read more »
All-Star 9-10 team on verge of bringing home state title
BERLIN– The town is on the verge of bringing home its second Little League state title in as many weeks. Three days after the Intermediate All-Stars won their fourth-straight state title, the 9-10 All-Stars won a pair of slaughter rule-shortened games during the opening rounds of their state tournament. Berlin won 21-2 in four innings… Read more »
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 »