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Vandalism spree rocks small town

(Dec. 31, 2015) Nearly a full year after a nighttime vandalism spree stunned residents in Berlin, many of the victims are still waiting for meaningful restitution. More than 30 cars, three businesses and several items belonging to the town were defaced during the Jan. 26 incident, when instances of graffiti ranged from spray-painted door handles,… Read more »

Lawsuit settled; ‘old wounds’ remain

(Dec. 31, 2015) The two-year-old, $8 million lawsuit filed by Zackery Tyndall against the Berlin Fire Company was settled this year, although the relationship between the town and the BFC remains on unsteady ground. In March, the Gazette reported that a major new housing development had reopened old wounds. The town and county both gave… Read more »

Pines election brought in two new directors

(Dec. 31, 2015) Seven candidates ran for two vacant seats on the Ocean Pines Association Board of Directors this year with, typical to the community, no shortage of fireworks and controversy. The first seat opened up in April, when the Gazette reported that 67-year-old Sharyn O’Hare would not seek a second term. At least partially… Read more »

Growth in ‘coolest’ town undeniable

(Dec. 31, 2015) Last year, a majority of the headlines in Berlin centered on its “Coolest Small Town” designation, to the point where the Gazette considered a temporary moratorium on the dreaded “c-word.” Growth in the small town has been undeniable, however, and that trend continued throughout 2015, when change came in both small and… Read more »

Golf management shakeup still shaking out

(Dec. 31, 2015) Fervent and frequent public dissatisfaction among a majority of Ocean Pines directors led to a change in golf management this year, as Landscapes Unlimited replaced Billy Casper Golf in May. While the transition initially appeared to run smoothly, by the end of the year the new managers were receiving many of the… Read more »

Pork: your New Year’s Day picker-upper

Reprinted from Dec. 26, 2013 Time marches on and the present is no different from any other in terms of paltry temporal matters.   We are once again fortunate enough to be ringing in a new year and in a couple days someone out there will have a monstrous hangover as a result of their… Read more »

Raffle tickets to support WCCW scholarship prgm

(Dec. 24, 2015) The Worcester County Commission for Women has kicked off a new initiative called  “Empowering Women Scholarship.” This scholarship will be awarded in May 2016 to two Worcester County women to further their education.   In an effort to raise funds to support this scholarship program, the Friends of the Women’s Commission are… Read more »

State releases Nov. casino revenue

(Dec. 24, 2015) Maryland Lottery and Gaming recently announced November 2015 revenue numbers for the state’s five casinos – Casino at Ocean Downs in Worcester County, Hollywood Casino Perryville in Cecil County, Horseshoe Casino Baltimore in Baltimore City, Maryland Live Casino in Anne Arundel County, and Rocky Gap Casino Resort in Allegany County. November’s combined… Read more »

County announces holiday hours

(Dec. 24, 2015) Worcester County Government (WCG) offices will close at noon Thursday, Dec. 24, in observance of the Christmas holiday and reopen Monday, Dec. 28. WCG offices will also be closed Friday, Jan. 1, for New Year’s Day. The Solid Waste Division of Public Works, both the Central Landfill in Newark and Homeowner Convenience… Read more »

Letters to the Editor

Legislation will help land trusts Editor, In a strong bipartisan action, the Senate voted 65-33 today to pass the bill that will make the tax incentive for conservation easement donations permanent. This follows yesterday’s 318-109 vote in the House. This legislation has been a priority for the Land Trust Alliance for a decade, and it… Read more »