Long-awaited Ocean Pines crosswalk nearing completion

The crosswalk under construction from the South Gate Pond to the Racetrack Road and Manklin Creek intersection aims to create a more pedestrian and bicycle-friendly community. By Tara Fischer, Staff ...

Project targets erosion in Ocean Pines’ South Gate Pond

The Ocean Pines Association’s and Maryland Coastal Bays’ shoreline restoration project will also support beautification and wildlife preservation. By Tara Fischer, Staff Writer Members of ...

Author, journalist with deep local ties to speak in Berlin this month

The Germantown School Community Heritage Center will host an event with award-winning author Ta-Nehisi Coates on Feb. 24, at the Stephen Decatur High School auditorium. By Charlene Sharpe, Associate ...

Berlin seeks bond for electric, public works upgrades

The town council voted 4-0 this week, with Councilman Jay Knerr absent, to approve an application for a $3.8 million bond to the Community Development Administration 2024 Local Government Infrastructu...

Berlin Intermediate student wins Shorebirds bookmark contest

On Jan. 18, representatives with the Delmarva Shorebirds visited Berlin Intermediate School to recognize sixth-grade student Loralei Donoway as the winner of this year’s “Hit The Books” bookmark...

Diakonia officials exploring options after Worcester sewer denial

Supporters of Diakonia are exploring options in the wake of the Worcester County Commissioners’ decision not to approve Diakonia’s plan to acquire sewer capacity from the Town of Ocean City. Nonpr...

The Adventures of Fatherhood – Feb. 2

A new weekly segment in this space could simply be transcriptions of conversations with my son Beckett, 15.In the moment, they  can be irritating. After a few minutes and the benefit of hindsight...

Between The Lines

During the recent book ban discussions at the Worcester County Board of Education meeting as well as across the state and country, it seemed inevitable there may be some legislation introduced on the ...

Bill To Eliminate Tipped Credit Worries Local Restaurant Operators

OCEAN CITY – Industry leaders are following a bill that will impact tipped workers in the local hospitality sector.In January, Maryland legislators introduced a bill that will, among other thing...

Letters to the Editor

Watching And NotingEditor:I am one of those people who enjoys watching our elected officials in action. Unscripted and speaking from the heart is local politics at its best.So, for me it was a surreal...