BERLIN–Mid-Atlantic Health Care, LLC has recognized Berlin Nursing and Rehabilitation Center as a 2013 recipient of the American Health Care Association’s Bronze – Commitment to Quality award for its dedication to improving the lives of residents through improved quality care. Berlin Nursing and Rehabilitation Center was one of five facilities to receive the Bronze level… Read more »
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Thinking differently about bond allocation decisions
Interest rates have never been lower, so at some point we have to expect them to go higher. As an investor building wealth for the long term, should you be thinking differently about how you make bond allocation decisions? Bond fund allocation has long been a fairly straightforward part of the overall portfolio allocation decision… Read more »
Nancy and Susan Taylor find alpacas to be no ‘trouble’ at all
BERLIN—In an early episode of the original “Star Trek” TV series, “The Trouble with Tribbles,” the Enterprise crew had their hands full with small adorable balls of fluff. Two sisters-in-law, Nancy and Susan Taylor, of Berlin are having a much easier time of it, with balls of fluff that stand five to six feet high…. Read more »
Community Foundation board members announced
SALISBURY–The Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore welcomes new members to its board of directors following a formal announcement at the Foundation’s annual meeting Nov.1, at The Fountains Conference Center in Salisbury. The new board members elected to serve a three-year term include: Andrew Kim is a certified public account and the Principal for Kim… Read more »
Maryland casinos generate $66.38M in revenue in Oct.
MARYLAND–The Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Agency recently announced October’s revenue numbers for the state’s four casinos–Hollywood Casino Perryville in Cecil County, Casino at Ocean Downs in Worcester County, Maryland Live Casino in Anne Arundel County and Rocky Gap Casino Resort in Allegany County. October’s combined statewide revenue totaled $66,378,026. Hollywood Casino Perryville generated $6,901,049… Read more »
Ocean Pines Association, Sam’s Club partner to benefit fire dept.
OCEAN PINES–Sam’s Club is partnering with the Ocean Pines Association to bring a special membership offer to benefit the Ocean Pines Volunteer Fire Department now through Dec. 20. In addition to offering benefits for new and renewing members, Sam’s will donate $5 of each membership fee to the Ocean Pines Volunteer Fire Department. The offer,… Read more »
Mediacom to hold town hall meeting Nov. 21 in Pines
OCEAN PINES – Ocean Pines will host a town hall meeting with Mediacom representatives on Thursday, Nov. 21, at 6 p.m. at the Ocean Pines Community Center. Members of the Mediacom team will be present, including Glenn Bisogno, director of area operations, Mid-Atlantic system director of operations, and Katie Brinsfield, administrative associate to Bisogno,… Read more »
SHA responds to request for pedestrian safety devices info
BERLIN—Officials in Maryland’s State Highway Administration responded to an information request about the procedures and criteria involved in seeking pedestrian safety devices at dangerous intersections on Nov. 19 by first offering their condolences to the family of Tymeir Dennis, who was struck and killed by a car at the intersection of US Route 113 and… Read more »
Developers making plans and overtures for commercial sites
BERLIN—The new year could bring with it new commercial developments based on recent activity in the Berlin Planning Office. The second phase of a new office business building is slated for property on North Main Street and eastbound Route 50, according to Planning Director Dave Engelhart during a Nov. 12 Town Council meeting. The developer… Read more »
Share food and fellowship at church Thanksgiving dinner
BERLIN—Berlin First Baptist Church will serve Thanksgiving dinner with turkey and all the trimmings free of charge for those looking for fellowship and a warm meal on Thanksgiving Day. “It’s a big undertaking, but we all love doing it,” said Sharon Parsons, officer manager at the church. Last year, the church provided 480 meals, “and… Read more »