Savor flavors and nourishment of beef pho

By Paul Suplee, MBA, CEC, PC-3 Just the other day I was reading about soups and how satiating they can be, especially broth soups. I pondered this as the scents of cinnamon, cardamom and star anise wa...

Planners face tough problem with growth

As the Town of Berlin begins to reassess the direction of its 10-year comprehensive plan, the question officials, their advisers and residents will have to answer is how large can a small town become ...

Commercial Boat Ramp Permit Reviewed

SNOW HILL – Worcester County officials continue to explore the creation of a commercial use permit for local boat landings.The Worcester County Commissioners asked staff last week to continue a...

Berlin Museum Events Approved

BERLIN– Town officials approved the Calvin B. Taylor House Museum’s event plans for the coming season this week.On Monday, the Berlin Town Council voted 3-0 to approve the museum’s ...

Oceans Calling Announces Festival Lineup; Jack Johnson, John Mayer, More To Perform

OCEAN CITY – Jack Johnson, Alanis Morissette, John Mayer, Sheryl Crow, the Lumineers and more will headline this year’s Oceans Calling Festival, which is set to return to the Ocean City I...

Ocean Pines House Fire Ruled Accidental

OCEAN PINES – Officials say a closed door stopped a recent house fire in Ocean Pines from doing more damage.At around 4:49 p.m. last Wednesday, the Ocean Pines Volunteer Fire Department (OPVFD)...

MSDE Issues Report Card; Worcester Schools Rank 3rd

NEWARK – School by school performance data is now available thanks to an update to the Maryland Report Card website.The Maryland State Department of Education released its first update since 20...

Animal Control Code Changes Sought In Berlin

BERLIN– Municipal staff are expected to review and potentially update the animal control section of Berlin’s town code in the coming weeks.Members of the Berlin Planning Commission asked ...

Commissioners Approve Feasibility Study For Buckingham Project; Committee Formed To Guide Design Process

SNOW HILL – A conceptual planning committee will help guide the design of a new Buckingham Elementary School.The Worcester County Commissioners this week approved a feasibility study for the ne...

County Police Seeking Collective Bargaining

SNOW HILL– A local law enforcement organization is seeking collective bargaining for deputies in the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office.Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) Lodge 50 sent the Wo...