(Jan. 28, 2016) Worcester County Volunteer Services will host its third annual food drive for the Maryland Food Bank (MFB) through Friday, Jan. 29. All county employees and the public are invited to participate. The focus of this food drive is on providing ready-to-eat canned meals. Canned items most needed include meats that are high… Read more »

(Jan. 28, 2016) Atlantic General Hospital improved its operating margin, increased productivity and continued to have a positive effect on the community during the previous fiscal year. That’s according to AGH President Michael Franklin, who spoke for just over 20 minutes at the Monday night Berlin Mayor and Council meeting. AGH presents an operational summary… Read more »

(Jan. 28, 2016) The threat of severe winter weather delayed the public release of a draft of the 2017 fiscal-year budget, originally scheduled for last Saturday, according to OPA Board President Pat Renaud. General Manager Bob Thompson was to present the proposed budget during a public hearing at the community center. Now, that meeting will… Read more »

(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 »