Alcohol Sales Request Passed With Concerns

BERLIN -- Despite having several events under the town’s belt with no problems, the Berlin Mayor and Council once again hesitated to approve outdoor alcohol sales during two special events that ...

Senate Bill Relaxes Ocean Downs Casino Restrictions

BERLIN -- An expansion to table games at approved slots venues in Maryland moved closer to becoming a reality this week as the Senate approved legislation that would put the issue back in front of the...

Burglary Suspect Nabbed In Tennessee

BERLIN -- One suspect wanted in connection with a string of burglaries in Worcester County late last year and early this year is in custody in Tennessee after he was found in possession of a handgun a...

McDermott Calls Offshore Wind A ‘Feel-Good Bill’

OCEAN CITY -- The long-standing effort to develop an offshore wind farm off the coast of Ocean City passed a significant hurdle on Monday when the House Economic Matters Committee passed Governor Mart...

Council Updated On Berlin Trails Effort

BERLIN -- Plans to create a network of trails in Berlin and beyond are moving faster than expected, according to town officials. “It’s just got so much potential,” said Mayor Gee Wil...

County Dept. Heads Struggling To Find Cuts

SNOW HILL -- After a second budget work session, the forecast coming from the Worcester County Commission this week is bleaker than ever. “Nobody’s going to get what they want,” said...

Sides In Hudson Case Unable To Reach Settlement

BERLIN -- Despite a lengthy settlement conference on Wednesday, there was no resolution this week in the ongoing legal battle between a Berlin family farm and an environmental watchdog group over alle...

Salisbury Selects New City Clerk

SALISBURY – The city announced this week that Assistant City Clerk Kimberly Nichols has been named the new Salisbury City Clerk. “It gives me great pleasure on behalf of the entire Salisbu...

Modern Makeover For Historic Cottage

OCEAN CITY -- An historic old Ocean City beach cottage on the Boardwalk near 13th Street is undergoing a major renovation and rehabilitation project with the implementation of state-of-the-art 21st Ce...

Voices From The Readers

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