Worcester Co. Library goes digital

By Morgan Pilz, Staff Writer (April 30, 2020) Even though the Worcester County Library branches remain closed under Gov. Larry Hogan’s order that only essential businesses can be open, books are sti...

Berlin approves i.g Burton request

By Morgan Pilz, Staff Writer (April 30, 2020) The Berlin mayor and Town Council approved the purchase of seven Equivalent Dwelling Units (EDUs) in sewer and water capacity for the car dealership i.g. ...

WCPS provide over 50,000 meals

By Morgan Pilz, Staff Writer (April 30, 2020) Worcester County Public Schools have handed out 54,432 meals to students over the past month, since schools were officially closed because of the covid-19...

Berlin Farmers Market to open for season on Sunday

By Morgan Pilz, Staff Writer Social distancing rules will apply for patrons, vendors per state’s guidelines (April 30, 2020) The third annual Berlin Farmers Market might be unconventional this year,...

Berlin may postpone July 4 fireworks for different event

By Morgan Pilz, Staff Writer Officials discuss possibility of moving activities to date when town can celebrate (April 30, 2020) As more events are canceled throughout the county as a result of the co...

Ministry offering drive-through food pantry bi-weekly

By Morgan Pilz, Staff Writer (April 30, 2020) Two churches in Berlin have joined to offer a drive-through food pantry to take place every other Wednesday, with the next one scheduled for Wednesday, Ma...

OPA to hold May 12 flooding meeting via web broadcast

By Greg Ellison Virtual format opted for in light of ongoing pandemic (April 30, 2020) The Ocean Pines Association has postponed an in-person flooding awareness and outreach meeting until later this y...

OP Marina slips will open May 1 with restrictions

Recreational boaters can get ready for end of ban By Greg Ellison (April 30, 2020) Starting tomorrow (Friday) the Ocean Pines Association’s Yacht Club and Swim and Racquet Club marinas will allow v...

OPA gets SBA loan of $1.1M in PPP funds

By Greg Ellison Money will protect payroll for association employees (April 30, 2020) Although many businesses and nonprofit organizations were left out of the rush for paycheck protection program loa...

Windmill Creek Victory Garden unites community

By Greg Ellison (April 30, 2020) While pondering the evolving covid-19 pandemic last month from atop a blue Long 360 tractor, Windmill Creek Vineyard & Winery proprietor Barry Mariner decided to f...