(Jan. 28, 2016) One of the more peculiar items in the proposed 2017 Ocean Pines Association budget is a $55,000 capital purchase of a food truck to be operated by the association. A capital project worksheet included in the draft of the budget was prepared by Yacht Club Manager Jerry Lewis, with a target completion… Read more »

(Jan. 28, 2016) Donna Compher, co-owner of Sisters, took the reins as president of the Berlin Chamber of Commerce from Natalee DeHart of Good Clean Fun Life during an installation dinner last Wednesday. As she stepped down after her year as president, DeHart said the chamber had a year of “growth and stability,” with both… Read more »

(Jan. 28, 2016) Worcester County Arts Council is offering one scholarship of at least $2,000 in memory of John Carroll Sisson III and additional scholarships of $1,000 each to qualified graduating high school seniors, who are Worcester County residents, interested in pursuing academic careers in the arts. Scholarships are also available to college art majors… Read more »

(Jan. 28, 2016) A report by the OPA Environmental and Natural Assets Committee showed mixed results in the community’s efforts to control its Canada goose population in the last two years. According to the October 2015 document, tests conducted by Horn Point Laboratory in 2014 showed poor water quality at the South Gate Pond. The… Read more »

(Jan. 28, 2016) The Worcester County Library Foundation has raised more than $235,000 for amenities at the new Berlin library branch county government is planning to build, although the nonprofit still has a long way to go before construction can begin. Funds raised so far include a $150,000 grant from the Humphries Foundation and a… Read more »

(Jan. 28, 2016) All Maryland middle school students are invited to enter a statewide writing contest focusing on the themes of peace and social justice. The contest, which is sponsored by Anne Arundel Peace Action, the Maryland Peace Action Education Fund, the Benjamin Peace Foundation and the Peace and Justice Center of Annapolis Friends Meeting,… Read more »

(Jan. 28, 2016) Chef Toby Gilbert is the latest area resident to open a new business in downtown Berlin. The 27-year-old will set up “Gilbert’s Provisions” inside the back room of Bruder Hill, on 25 Commerce Street, selling various culinary treasures. Gilbert, currently the sous chef at a(muse.) in Rehoboth, started cooking “as a little… Read more »

(Jan. 28, 2016) The Berlin Mayor and Council discussed the following items during its public meeting at Town Hall on Monday. Events The council approved special event exceptions for Spring Celebration, hosted by the Berlin Chamber of Commerce on April 9 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in downtown Berlin, and the “5K for the… Read more »

(Jan. 28, 2016) Maryland Lottery and Gaming announced December revenue numbers for the state’s five casinos – Hollywood Casino Perryville in Cecil County, Horseshoe Casino Baltimore in Baltimore City, Casino at Ocean Downs in Worcester County, Maryland Live Casino in Anne Arundel County, and Rocky Gap Casino Resort in Allegany County. December’s combined statewide revenue… Read more »

(Jan. 28, 2016) The winners of the 2015 “Light up the Pines” outdoor display contest, sponsored by the Ocean Pines Association and Choptank Electric Cooperative, have been announced. Twenty-one homes, which were decked out with lights and other decorations, participated. Guest judges from Choptank chose the winners in three of the contest’s four categories, including… Read more »