Pines recreation reopening timeline remains unknown

By Greg Ellison (May 21, 2020) Despite Gov. Larry Hogan easing Maryland into the first phase of recovery from the covid-19 health safety restrictions last week, the picture remains hazy for playground...

OPA directors vote to retain loan from SBA

By Greg Ellison PPP rules changed after board had applied for aid (May 21, 2020) After sparking criticism in April for receiving $1.143 million through the federal Paycheck Protection Program, the OPA...

Honoring heroes who take risks for others

(Excerpted from an American Legion speech) Every crisis has new heroes. During the 9/11 attacks, they were the first responders running into burning and crumbling buildings as others ran out.  Now, d...

WCPS high school graduations get creative

By Ally Lanasa, Staff Writer Board of Education and teachers plan to celebrate seniors with virtual events (May 21, 2020) With the May 6 announcement that public schools in Maryland would be closed fo...

Updated school calendar approved amid coronavirus

By Morgan Pilz, Staff Writer (May 21, 2020) A modified 2019-2020 Worcester County Public Schools’ calendar was approved by the Board of Education during its teleconference monthly meeting on Tuesday...

New natural gas generator engine delivered to Berlin

By Morgan Pilz, Staff Writer (May 21, 2020) The replacement for “engine two” at the Berlin Power Plant on William Street was delivered last Friday. After nearly a year of work, the replacement eng...

Buckingham students draw ‘can’t wait to do’ activities

By Morgan Pilz, Staff Writer (May 21, 2020) The Town of Berlin created an art project with Buckingham Elementary School for children to show what activities they look forward to once the shelter in pl...

Berlin budget public comments due by Tues.

By Morgan Pilz, Staff Writer (May 21, 2020) Berlin residents who want to mail or email questions or concerns for next Tuesday’s hearing on the town’s proposed budget for next fiscal year have two ...

Berlin meetings stay virtual in May

By Morgan Pilz, Staff Writer Offices open to public with restrictions, as town seeks to limit number of visitors (May 21, 2020) Even though Gov. Larry Hogan lifted his stay-at-home order last week,  ...

Berlin business reopening with sigh of relief

By Morgan Pilz, Staff Writer (May 21, 2020) The town of Berlin is seeing several restaurants and small businesses tentatively reopen now that Gov. Larry Hogan has lifted his stay-at-home order and all...