Hotel with 52 units proposed for Berlin area

By Ally Lanasa, Staff Writer (Jan. 21, 2021) The Worcester County Technical Review Committee reviewed plans for a proposed hotel/motel called Shorepoint Cottage Court located at 9543 Stephen Decatur H...

‘Gifts Fulfilled’ sees more growth ahead for program

By Greg Ellison (Jan. 21, 2021) Ocean Pines resident Kim Shanahan, who runs the web-based business “Gifts Fulfilled” that employs adults with intellectual disabilities, experienced an economic boo...

OP Board vets lowered assessment outlook

Earlier estimate for pending fiscal year fee increases cut  from $121 to roughly $35 By Greg Ellison (Jan. 21, 2021) The Ocean Pines Board of Directors started its two-day review of the next fiscal y...

Chamber of Commerce shares goals for ’21

By Ally Lanasa, Staff Writer (Jan. 21, 2021) After the novel coronavirus pandemic resulted in the cancellation of most Berlin Chamber of Commerce events in 2020 and brought challenges for the town’s...

Dog art show perseveres through covid-19

Annual contest on Eastern Shore awards students for canine creations virtually By Elizabeth Bonin, Staff Writer (Jan. 21, 2021) After numerous requests from parents, the Eastern Shore Classic Dog Show...

Berlin museum hosts ’21 membership drive

By Ally Lanasa, Staff Writer (Jan. 21, 2021) The Calvin B. Taylor House Museum at 208 N. Main St. in Berlin encourages residents to become members of the museum to help preserve local history. “We�...

Suplee: put whatever you want into frittata

By Paul Suplee, MBA, CEC, PC-3 It’s coming up on the weekend again. I have to try to figure out what to cook for the family. Oh, the drudgery. There is truth to the old maxim that the cobbler’s ch...

Local healthcare partners will hold covid town hall

(Jan. 21, 2021) The flood of questions on the region’s covid-19 vaccination plan should be answered next Monday in unprecedented virtual town hall meeting conducted jointly by Atlantic General Hospi...

Berlin’s Heron Park’s Future Remains In Limbo; Advisory Committee May Be Dissolved For Now

BERLIN – Berlin’s mayor is expected to recommend the dissolution of the Heron Park Advisory Committee next week.Citing the lack of available funds for the park, Mayor Zack Tyndall said th...

Senator Taking Another Shot At Wade’s Law Legislation

BERLIN — State Senator Mary Beth Carozza (R-38) has resumed her quest to get legislation passed increasing the penalties for causing life-threatening injuries while operating a vehicle or vessel...