(Feb. 26, 2015) Cambridge oyster and wine bar Leaky Pete’s is opening a second location, this time in Worcester County. The restaurant will replace Tex Mex and Country Cook’n on 119 Main Street in downtown Berlin. “We have our lease deal signed and we’re waiting on the liquor license approval, which should happen March 18,”… Read more »

(Feb. 26, 2015) The formal call for a permanent food and beverage manager for the Ocean Pines Yacht Club went out earlier this month to fill the position that had been handled on an interim basis by Beach Club Manager Lynda Huettner. The job, described as “a hands-on position with an emphasis on direct guest… Read more »

(Feb. 26, 2015) At Saltwater Media in Berlin, one young author’s struggle in the often-unwelcoming publishing industry led her to establish a virtual one-stop shop for aspiring local writers. A decade ago, Salisbury native Stephanie Fowler was attending Washington College in Chestertown when she won the prestigious Sophie Kerr Prize, the largest undergraduate literary award… Read more »

(Feb. 26, 2015) A 62-year-old Ocean Pines man was arrested for a home improvement scam in Ocean Pines.   The suspect, Larry Burton Tyre, would stop at various locations in Ocean Pines and ask if the homeowner needed various yard and home repair services.  These services were not delivered and the victim(s) had already paid… Read more »

(Feb. 26, 2015) Terrill Pitts, 45, is back in jail after police picked up the Salisbury resident last Wednesday evening for allegedly breaking into several cars in Berlin. Berlin Police responded to a call at approximately 10:30 p.m. on Feb. 18 near the 300 block of Ann Drive. According to a press release, the complainants… Read more »

(Feb. 26, 2015) The Berlin mayor and council discussed several issues during a public meeting at Town Hall on Monday, Feb. 23. High Heel Races return The council approved the 2015 High Heel Races, setting the date for June 5, 2015 from 5-9 p.m. Mary Henderson from Women Supporting Women presented Mayor Gee Williams with… Read more »

(Feb. 26, 2015) Representatives of the Snow Hill-based nonprofit organization, Worcester County G.O.L.D., have been making the rounds in the county and were in Berlin on Monday to give an operational update to the mayor and council. Executive Director Claire Otterbein said the stop was part of a multi-town campaign that already included Snow Hill… Read more »

(Feb. 26, 2015) In a minor shakeup, Berlin introduced one new face, while moving a familiar one to the Visitor’s Center to tackle increased demands on the tourism front. Vicki Magin was introduced as the new administrative assistant during a mayor and council meeting on Monday. Sharon Timmons, who previously held the position, will join… Read more »

(Feb. 26, 2015) Worcester County Developmental Center Executive Director Jack Ferry traveled to Annapolis last Friday to speak with the Eastern Shore Delegation about the affect pending federal regulations could have on the center’s operation.  The Newark center is fighting possible regulations that could compromise its ability and that of similar centers statewide, to assist… Read more »

(Feb. 26, 2015) In a well-attended event at the Ocean Pines branch of the Worcester Library last Saturday, new County Commissioner A. Chip Bertino was joined by Commissioner President M. Jim Bunting, Delegate Mary Beth Carozza and County Volunteer Service Coordinator Kelly Brinkley to provide information and answer constituents’ questions. Bertino is the primary representative… Read more »