Berlin’s Route 346 water tower paint, testing completed

By Ally Lanasa, Staff Writer (Dec. 10, 2020) Berlin’s Route 346 water tower went back online on Nov. 23 after all maintenance, painting, water sampling and testing was completed, said Town Administr...

Pines officials get complete training during Fire 101

(Dec. 10. 2020) Lugging the gear while feeling the heat left an indelible impression on a group of state and local officials during the Fire Ops 101 orientation held Friday at the Worcester County Fir...

Windmill Creek promotes walking

By Ally Lanasa, Staff Writer (Dec. 10, 2020) Windmill Creek Vineyard and Winery, 11206 Worcester Highway in Berlin, is hosting “Unstuff The Fluff Holiday Fitness Walk Challenge” until Feb. 1 to en...

Berlin boards, commissions sessions halted

Light agendas give town time to make Zoom switch By Ally Lanasa, Staff Writer (Dec. 10, 2020) Berlin Mayor Zack Tyndall, after consulting with the Town Council, Town Administrator Jeff Fleetwood, Town...

Visitor creates his own local holiday charity

Scout’s good deeds result in surprise for food pantry By Greg Ellison (Dec. 10, 2020) Despite being geographically separated from his allies in Rockville this holiday season, Boy Scout Troop #763 me...

WCPS gives free meals to students

USDA extended Summer Food Service Program for 2020-21 academic year By Ally Lanasa, Staff Writer (Dec. 10, 2020) Worcester County Public Schools will follow the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food...

First Black commissioner in Wor.

By Ally Lanasa, Staff Writer (Dec. 10, 2020) James “Jim” Lee Purnell Jr. celebrated the 25th anniversary of becoming the first Black Worcester County Commissioner last Thursday. “I didn’t do i...

Covid can’t keep a good drive down

‘Meal for the Hungry’ finds gift cards will work when virus makes donating tough By Ally Lanasa, Staff Writer (Dec. 10, 2020) Berlin’s Arts and Entertainment committee has held a “Meal for the...

Thompson retires from school board

By Ally Lanasa, Staff Writer (Dec. 10, 2020) After more than 26 years of service, Sara Thompson is retiring from the District 3 seat on the Worcester County Board of Education. Thompson, who is a life...

Authors release children’s books

By Ally Lanasa, Staff Writer (Dec. 10, 2020) Two local authors have recently released children’s books that could make great presents or stocking stuffers this holiday season for young readers. Ocea...