Letter to the Editor

Remove personal beliefs from funding Editor, (The following was addressed to the Worcester County Commissioners.) First, I’d like to congratulate the commissioners in favor of last year’s MOE vote...

Letter to the Editor

Sports complex process concerning Editor, For the record, I am not opposed to a Sports Complex. However, I am opposed to the use of public funds to build, operate and subsidize one. In Economic Analys...

Birdwatchers identify 32 species on walk outside Berlin

Birdwatchers counted a total of 32 species on a quick walk around newly preserved property outside Berlin last month. By Charlene Sharpe, Associate Editor Prairie warblers. Bald eagles. Grackles. Gna...

Bay Day set May 19 in Ocean Pines

The Maryland Coastal Bays Program’s Bay Day, an effort dedicated to educating the community and improving the waterways of Ocean Pines, is set to commence at 10 a.m., May 19, at White Horse Park...

Three Berlin businesses receive Shore Hatchery entrepreneurial grants

The Science Nerds, Iron Skillet Coffee and Mandala Pies recently received grants through The Perdue School of Business Philip E. and Carole R. Ratcliffe Foundation Shore Hatchery Mid-Atlantic business...

Worcester lawmakers warn against reemergence of iGaming bill

While a bill that would have allowed internet gaming in Maryland did not end up passing this year, Worcester County lawmakers are concerned about affects to the local casino if it comes back up. Passa...

Berlin gearing up for Jazz, Blues, Wine and Brews Festival May 4

The 16th annual Jazz and Blues, Wine and Brews Festival is taking over Main Street in downtown Berlin this Saturday. By Charlene Sharpe, Associate Editor Main Street will close Saturday as the 16th a...

Activities planned across Worcester County for Bike Month

Members of the Worcester County Bicycle and Pedestrian Coalition and other community groups are preparing to host Bike Month with organized bicycle rides scheduled throughout May and safety education ...

Berlin Farmers Market becoming ‘must visit destination’

A record 50 vendors will line the streets with line Commerce, Pitts and Main streets in Berlin on May 5 for the official opening of the town’s seasonal farmers market. Market returns to downtown...

Berlin planning director passes away

Town of Berlin officials are mourning the loss of Dave Engelhart, the municipality’s planning director, who passed away over the weekend following an illness. By Charlene Sharpe, Associate Editor T...