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 “Top-Notch All-Around,” “Most… Read more »

When Burley Oak Brewing Company founder Bryan Brushmiller moved from home brewing in his garage to a commercial operation in Berlin, he turned to Dogfish Head owner Sam Calagione for help and advice. Four years later, the two breweries released their first official collaboration at a daylong celebration in Berlin, Jan. 2. They began working… Read more »

Berlin’s inaugural Restaurant Week is in full swing, and diners have a few more days to catch deals throughout town. During the event, more than a dozen restaurants are offering special prices on select menus until Sunday, Jan. 17. “Berlin has never had a restaurant week, and it’s a way to give back to locals… Read more »

The Worcester County Developmental Center (WCDC), which empowers individuals with intellectual disabilities to achieve economic and social independence by providing work opportunities and supports, has recently partnered with Gifts Fulfilled, a new business in Worcester County, to have the clients assemble gift baskets at the Newark, Md. center. Gifts Fulfilled is new to the Eastern… Read more »

Two new artists are moving onto Main Street Berlin, and in one convenient location. As soon as next month, the doors are expected to open on 16 North Main Street, upstairs, between JJFish and Ta Da, on Brian Robertson’s Berlin Printery and Caroline Forrester’s CFD Fine Jewelry shop. Robertson, a graphic designer for a local… Read more »

The Worcester County Board of Trustees announces that Jennifer Ranck has been named as the new library director. Ranck is a proven leader in Maryland’s public library community who brings a wealth of experience to her new role as director.  “This is an exciting time for public libraries, as we have become the learning centers… Read more »

The Berlin Parks Commission discussed the following items during a meeting at Town Hall on Jan. 5. Summer Movie Nights Heather Layton and Robin Tomaselli, from the Berlin Md. Arts & Entertainment committee, briefed the commission on the second-annual Summer Movie Nights event. This year, the town-supported Parks Commission and the arts and entertainment committee,… Read more »

The Ocean Pines Recreation and Parks Department will be offering Wall-to-Wall Dodgeball, a ramped-up version of the old-school game. The popular adult league offers a way to relieve memories, have fun and get fit. It will meet Wednesdays at 7 p.m. beginning Jan. 23 at the Ocean Pines Community Center, located at 235 Ocean Parkway…. Read more »

The Berlin Chamber of Commerce will induct its new president and preview the coming year during an installation dinner at Touch of Italy on Wednesday, Jan. 20. Reece Cropper, insurance broker and founder of the chamber, will speak, and awards for “New Business of the Year,” “Volunteer of the Year,” “Business Philanthropy “and “Bright Idea”… Read more »

The Ocean Pines Recreation and Parks Department will once again offer its popular Hoopsters Basketball League at the Ocean Pines Community Center. The league, which is open to boys and girls ages 7-13, is designed to allow children of all abilities to learn skills and compete in a fun environment.    Participants will be divided… Read more »