Building demolition project moving forward

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (March 26, 2026) The Berlin Town Council this week approved a contract with Bennett Construction for $121,436 to demolish a multipurpose building at 130 Flower Street. The...

School system officials address audit deficiencies

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (March 26, 2026) Worcester County Public Schools officials say they have addressed all issues identified in a recent state legislative audit, including deficiencies relate...

County plans for over $17 million in new spending

By Brian Shane Staff Writer (March 26, 2026) More than $17 million in projected new spending for fiscal year 2027 is putting Worcester County’s operating budget $3 million short of what it would col...

Residents cite fairness with storm debris collection work

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (March 26, 2026) Residents expressed frustration over storm debris collection at a Berlin mayor and council meeting this week and asked why some properties were skipped fo...

(Almost) everything must go; With Town Hall about to be renovated, Berlin officials to sell what they don’t need

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (March 26, 2026) As the Town of Berlin prepares to vacate Town Hall for upcoming renovations, officials this week approved plans to label a wide range of items as surplus ...

Wastewater must have motivated microbes; Study in Pines to determine if warmth helps bacteria remove nitrogen from waste

By Brian Shane Staff Writer (March 26, 2026) When hungry microbes living in sewage treatment tanks get too cold, they go to sleep and can’t do their job: eating up harmful nitrogen compounds to prev...

Council okays smart meter opt-out policy, monthly fees

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (March 26, 2026) The Berlin Town Council this week voted to approve a smart meter opt-out policy and an associated fee structure for residents who choose not to participat...

Funds transferred for Henry’s Mill road project

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (March 26, 2026) The Berlin Town Council on Monday approved reallocating $450,000 in fiscal year 2026 street capital funding to address deteriorating conditions on Henryâ€...

Democratic challengers file for Worcester County seats

By Brian Shane Staff Writer (March 26, 2026) A months-long push by Maryland Democrats to run candidates in every state legislative race has resulted in new challengers filing for seats representing Wo...

James L. Shreeve, Jr.

James L. Shreeve, Jr. Berlin James Lockerman Shreeve Jr., known to all as Jim, passed away on March 16, 2026, in Berlin, Maryland, just three days after celebrating his 84th birthday. Born on March 13...