Berlin wins two Maryland tourism awards

The Town of Berlin its Main Street and Art and Entertainment District won two awards at the Maryland Tourism Coalition’s Annual Summit held last week. Berlin was recognized with the ‘Best Event’...

Berlin planning holiday events

Tara Fischer Staff Writer Berlin is celebrating the holiday season this year with beloved and festive traditions, beginning with the planned arrival of the town’s Christmas tree on Monday, Nov. 18. ...

County asked to oppose heavy truck federal regs

By Brian Shane Staff Writer A national lobbying group is asking Worcester County leaders to oppose proposed federal regulations that would allow heavier and longer tractor-trailers on the road. The no...

Abbott questions superintendent on spending

Brian Shane Staff Writer Worcester County’s school superintendent responded publicly this week to allegations of spending improprieties, stemming from an anonymous complaint lodged at the state leve...

Event stresses importance of veterans service

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer The Worcester County Veterans Memorial in Ocean Pines held a ceremony on Veterans Day to honor those who have served in all branches of the United States military. Michell...

Berlin earns bronze Sustainable recognition

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer The Town of Berlin continues to make strides in sustainability, and last week the municipality’s efforts were recognized with a renewal of its Sustainable Maryland Certi...

Local dollars key to new nonstop air service

By Brian Shane Staff Writer A deal to secure direct flights from Salisbury’s airport to Orlando is on its proverbial final approach before landing. Wicomico County is about to strike a landmark agre...

Pines committee continues talks on geese controls

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer The Ocean Pines Environment and Natural Assets Committee is considering how to minimize the community’s geese population best but first wants to see if a shoreline resto...

State board to decide permit for wind pier; Company wants to build operations, maintenance facility at West OC harbor

By Stewart Dobson Editor U.S. Wind’s plan to build a 353-foot-long pier in the harbor in West Ocean City will go before the Maryland Board of Public Works (BPW) in Annapolis next Wednesday, when the...

BFC, EMS officials outline need for more town budget funds

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer At a meeting last week, the Berlin Fire Company and Berlin Fire Company Emergency Medical Services outlined their funding amounts for the next budget. For BFC and BFC EMS,...