BERLIN — A series of minor road and sidewalk upgrades will be performed by the end of September, according to a report given by Berlin Public Works Director Michael Gibbons at Monday’s Berlin Town Hall Mayor and Council Meeting. “We have identified these areas as the worst,” said Gibbons, who identified North Main and Flower… Read more »
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John A. Mason
BERMUDA — John Alfred Mason, 75, died Sunday, July 29, 2012, at the home of his son in Berlin. Born in Baltimore, he was the son of the late Alfred Mason and Evelyn Pentz Mason. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lydia Smith Mason. Mr. Mason is survived by his sons, Robert J…. Read more »
Harriet Freda Husman
OCEAN PINES — Harriet Freda Husman, 90, died Friday, July 27, 2012, at Catered Living in Ocean Pines. Born in Champagne, Ill., she was the daughter of the late Ambia Harold Pirtle and Lydia Gault Pirtle. She is survived by her son, Fred Husman and his wife, Nancy, of Ocean Pines; three grandchildren, Matthew Husman… Read more »
Taylor A. Lewis
WILLARDS — Taylor Alexis Lewis, 12, died Thursday, July 26, 2012. Born in Salisbury, she was the daughter of Edward Ruben Lewis and Abbi Lee Lewis. She is survived by her brother, Martin Douglas Lewis of Willards; her paternal grandparents, Doug and Carol Lewis of Ironshire; and maternal grandmother, Dorothy Schuman of Berlin. Also surviving… Read more »
Robert A. 'Bob' Fletcher
CHARLOTTE HALL, Md. — Robert A. “Bob” Fletcher, 91, of Charlotte Hall, Md., and formerly of Ocean City and Congress Heights, passed away Wednesday, July 25, 2012, at the Charlotte Hall Veterans Center in Charlotte Hall. He was the beloved husband of the late Anna Lee Fletcher, to whom he was married 41 years, and… Read more »
Week-long Berlin peach extravaganza
BERLIN – The lawn of the Calvin B. Taylor House Museum on North Main Street will be loaded with peaches, peaches and more peaches on Saturday, Aug. 4, during the Berlin Peach Festival. In recognition of Berlin’s past as a prominent peach grower and distributor, the fourth annual event will bring thousands to participate in… Read more »
Contestants sought for annual ‘Miss & Mr. Peach’ contest
BERLIN – Children 4-7 years old are invited to sign up for this year’s Little Miss & Mister Berlin Peach Pageant, scheduled for Friday, Aug. 10 on the front steps of the Atlantic Hotel on North Main Street. Starting at 6 p.m., boys and girls dressed in their “Sunday best” attire will be judged based… Read more »
OPA gives up fight with IRS about tax on parking income
OCEAN PINES — After years of appeal, the Ocean Pines Association will no longer continue to fight the decision of the United States Tax Court which found the homeowner’s association responsible for taxes related to beach parking income in tax year 2004. “The OPA has, in consultation with its independent auditors and legal counsel, determined… Read more »
Robert S. Smith Sr.
BISHOPVILLE — Robert S. Smith Sr. was called to rest on Tuesday, July 10, 2012. Born Feb. 16, 1933, he was the son of the late Harrison and Sarah “Holland” Smith. Mr. Smith’s early childhood education was at George Washington Carver School in Frankford, Del. He started his Christian walk with Christ early at St…. Read more »
Bathtubs take over Berlin Main Street
BERLIN — For the second consecutive year, the combined team of Ayers Creek Adventures and Baked Desserts Café has out-run its competition during the Berlin Bathtub Races. Pushed by Blake Taylor and steered by Amy Bennett, the kayak racer beat Collin Maycomber and Stephen Barrett of Barrett Chevrolet in the final race of the double-elimination… Read more »