Ocean Pines hires Pittsburgh company to handle ’24 election

The Ocean Pines Association Board of Directors has a Pittsburgh company to handle ballot counting for the upcoming election. By Tara Fischer, Staff Writer  The Ocean Pines Association Board of Direct...

Berlin’s Treasure Chest announces transition plans  

The Treasure Chest, a staple on Main Street in Berlin since 1977, welcomed Ashley Harrison this month to work with owner Terri Sexton. By Charlene Sharpe, Associate Editor Shoppers will notice a new ...

Local Development Council questions Berlin casino revenue spending

Members of the Local Development Council, the committee that reviews how local jurisdictions use casino revenues, is continuing to question the Town of Berlin’s spending plan. By Charlene Sharpe, ...

Restored, historic ‘ghost mural’ unveiled on Berlin building

Local artist Olga Deshields spent the past few weeks repainting snd restoring a historic “ghost mural’ on the side of a red brick building at 11 Pitts St. in Berlin. By Charlene Sharpe, A...

Berlin historic commission approves siding for Main Street home

Members of the Berlin Historic District Commission have voted to approve cedar impression vinyl siding for a Formstone home on South Main Street. By Charlene Sharpe, Associate Editor Historic distric...

Berlin balances budget with no tax rate increase

Berlin council members have approved a tax rate of $0.8275 per $100 of assessed land value, the same as it is now. By Charlene Sharpe, Associate Editor Berlin’s elected officials voted unanimously ...

Berlin restaurants secure liquor licenses, transfers

The Worcester County Board of License Commissioners approved liquor license requests for a trio of businesses in Berlin last week. By Charlene Sharpe, Associate Editor The board that oversees alcoholi...

Ocean Pines board dissolves racquet sports committee

The Ocean Pines Association Board of Directors voted in a 6-1 majority to dissolve the community’s Racquet Sports Advisory Committee following mold allegations and membership option controversie...

State providing $3.9M for new Pocomoke library

Worcester County staff recently told the county commissioners that the state would be providing nearly $4 million for construction of a new library in Pocomoke. By Charlene Sharpe, Associate Editor P...

Worcester Chamber in Ocean Pines sticking to name change despite continued backlash

Controversy surrounding the Ocean Pines Association’s decision to cut ties with the Worcester Chamber of Commerce in Ocean Pines, formerly the Ocean Pines Chamber of Commerce, was recently rehashed....