Water main project advances in Berlin

Berlin Town Council members unanimously selected a contractor to handle the relocation of a water main on Harrison Avenue. By Charlene Sharpe, Associate Editor Berlin Town Council members have unanim...

Ocean Pines preparing for Egg Your Yard Easter event

By Tara Fischer, Staff Writer The Worcester County Chamber of Commerce in Ocean Pines is hopping into spring as the group gears up to deliver treat-filled eggs to residents’ yards this Easter Eve. ...

Routes 90, 589, 50 bridge highlight Worcester transportation priorities

Commissioners approve letter to send to state Charlene Sharpe, Associate Editor Route 90, Route 589 and the Route 50 bridge remain the local transportation priorities for Worcester County officials. ...

Worcester school officials say law enforcement manipulated public safety data

Worcester County Public Schools officials said last Friday that local law enforcement representatives used misleading data to support claims that there is a surge in student crime and they are doing l...

Berlin advances 2% COLA for employees in budget projections

Berlin council members agreed this week to include funding for a step and grade system and a cost-of-living adjustment in the upcoming budget. By Charlene Sharpe, Associate Editor Berlin council memb...

Ocean Pines Association votes to reinstate single racquet sports fee membership 

The Ocean Pines Association Board of Directors voted to reinstate the single sports fee membership structure for racquet activities after previously approving to only offer a combo three-sport package...

Ocean Pines Restaurant Week kicks off March 8

For the third year, Ocean Pines establishments will welcome residents and visitors with delicious deals during restaurant week, which kicks off on Friday, March 8, and extends through Saturday, March ...

Maryland governments face revenue losses after property assessment mailing issue

State governments face losses of hundreds of millions in property tax revenue for local services in the budget after a printing and mailing vendor failed to send property assessments to over 100,000 a...

Worcester 2024-25 school calendar eliminates Wednesday half-days

The Worcester County Board of Education has approved the 2024-25 school year calendar, which removes the controversial Wednesday half-days and includes a longer spring break. Includes seven-day spring...

Ocean Pines groups offering golf scholarships to ’24 seniors

The Ocean Pines Golf Club and the Ocean Pines Golf Members’ Council plan to award multiple golf scholarships to men and women from the Stephen Decatur High School and Worcester Preparatory School. A...