Kotwica wants board to have transparency

By Morgan Pilz, Staff Writer (May 30, 2019) Shawn Kotwica, 38, says he wants to join the Ocean Pines Board of Directors in order to bring more transparency and help oversee the important projects taki...

Berlin ‘Hometown Heroes’ honored for service

By Rachel Ravina, Staff Writer (May 30, 2019) Veterans at Berlin Nursing and Rehabilitation Center were honored for their service during a ceremony last Wednesday. They were originally part of Ocean C...

Pines better off with in-house management

In most instances, the local administration of community or business affairs is better than regional or broader corporate management, which frequently suffers from a lack of knowledge about the area i...

Taylor House opens for 2019 season

By Rachel Ravina, Staff Writer (May 30, 2019) The Calvin B. Taylor House Museum is open for the 2019 season. “I suggest people start [at the museum] and learn about the town’s history, and then yo...

Community mourns death of teen

By Rachel Ravina, Staff Writer (May 30, 2019) The community continued to mourn the loss of a 17-year-old boy who died last week in Berlin. “We know it’s a time for healing for the community,” Be...

Council approves annexation agreement for Berlin project

By Rachel Ravina, Staff Writer (May 30, 2019) The Berlin Town Council approved the annexation of about six acres for a proposed gas station and convenience store Tuesday evening. Attorneys Regan Smit...

May 30 Cartoon

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Showell construction continues

By Rachel Ravina, Staff Writer (May 30, 2019) The construction of the new Showell Elementary School continues, following the Worcester County Board of Education’s approval last Wednesday of the pro...

Maryland Coastal Bays Program crab survey

By Morgan Pilz, Staff Writer (May 30, 2019) From mid-May to early July, the Maryland Coastal Bays Program and the Maryland Natural Resources Fishing and Boating Services will conduct its annual survey...

UPDATED: Annexation Expected To Bring ‘New Concept’ 7-Eleven To Berlin

BERLIN –  Town officials approved the annexation of six acres near the intersection of Route 50 and Route 818 this week.On Tuesday, the Berlin Town Council voted 4-1, with Councilman Zack ...