BERLIN – In a continuing effort to assist residents who experienced property damage in the August storm that flooded the town and caused several power outages, Berlin officials have invited anyone interested in a home repair loan program to visit Town Hall tomorrow, Nov. 16. According to Tony Carson, town administrator of Berlin, representatives of… Read more »
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Elizabeth C. Apple
Elizabeth C. Apple BERLIN — Elizabeth C. “Betsey” Apple, 60, died Saturday, Nov. 3, 2012, at Atlantic General Hospital in Berlin. Born in Kensington, Md., she is survived by her parents, Malcolm Washington Gray and Mary Church Gray of Providence, R.I. She is also survived by her husband, George Richard Apple; children, John Malcolm Apple… Read more »
Phillip M. Knapp
Phillip M. Knapp OCEAN CITY — Phillip Morgan Knapp, age 82, died Thursday, Nov. 1, 2012, at Atlantic General Hospital in Berlin. Born in Los Angeles, he was the son of the late Herbert and Ruth Lawson Knapp. He is survived by his children, David Knapp of Las Vegas, Roy Knapp of Phoenix, Phillip A…. Read more »
Daniel J. Bohn Sr.
Daniel J. Bohn Sr. BISHOPVILLE — Daniel J. Bohn Sr., 85, of Bishopville died Sunday, Oct. 14, 2012, at Atlantic General Hospital in Berlin. Born in Baltimore, he was the son of the late Daniel and Mary (Casey) Bohn. He had worked for many years for Otis Elevator in Baltimore and was a member of… Read more »
Yes, you can… roll your sandwich in a pizza
Sometimes trying to cook for my own children is reminiscent of the opening scene of “Eat Drink Man Woman,” a 1994 Taiwanese film in which a widower lives with his three full-grown daughters. The family ritual calls for an elaborate dinner every Sunday evening, with the father (a highly trained chef) spending countless hours in… Read more »
Mentalist plays mind tricks at Whimsical Cottage
BERLIN – Mentalist Dan Cain will present his “Experiments of the Mind” show this weekend at the Whimsical Cottage of Berlin to prove to audience members that there is no such thing as a random happening. "I know this dispels the notion of free will, but everything’s pretty much meant to be," Cain said. "I… Read more »
New Yacht Club site plan OK'd by county officials
OCEAN PINES – Construction for the new Ocean Pines Yacht Club is expected to begin within the next two months, now that the Worcester County Planning Commission has approved the facility’s site plan. "We were able to significantly decrease the adjustment they were seeking," county Planning Director Ed Tudor said of the commission’s Nov. 1… Read more »
Town of Berlin now leads local farmers market
BERLIN – The Berlin Farmers Market has cut its connection with the Berlin Chamber of Commerce and is now under the guidance of the Main Street Berlin program. The move comes as discussion continues about a long-term strategy for the market and how it might relocate elsewhere in the town’s center. "We … are looking… Read more »
Berlin, Pines offer hurricane relief
BERLIN/OCEAN PINES – Representatives from Berlin government and the Ocean Pines Association are providing relief in their own way to areas devastated two weeks ago by Hurricane Sandy. According to Tony Carson, town administrator of Berlin, Public Works Director Mike Gibbons led a team to Crisfield, about an hour away from town, on Thursday and… Read more »
Winter crafts fair Saturday in OP just in time for the holidays
OCEAN PINES – Forty local artisans and businesses will be selling their original works at the 3rd annual Winter Wonderland Holiday Craft Fair at the Ocean Pines Community Center on Saturday, Nov. 3. "It gives people in the area an opportunity to attend a fair where everything is handmade," said Carol Quinto, co-chairperson of the… Read more »