Harper Hertrich, a third grader at Worcester Preparatory School, traveled last month to Annapolis with family, teachers and representatives from the Coastal Association of REALTORS® (Coastal) for a special recognition ceremony with Lt. Gov. Boyd Rutherford. The ceremony, held in the Maryland State House, honored nine students from across the state who were chosen by… Read more »
Monthly Archives: May 2019
Berlin BZA Approves Bed And Breakfast
BERLIN – A historic South Main Street home can be used as a bed and breakfast following approval from the town’s board of zoning appeals.On Wednesday, the board of appeals voted unanimously to approve a conditional use request that will allow Mark Harris to use his home at 101 S. Main Street as a bed… Read more »
Kiwanis Club Of Ocean Pines-Ocean City Receives Civilian Response To Active Shooter Events Training
The Kiwanis Club of Ocean Pines-Ocean City received Civilian Response to Active Shooter Events training from Corporal Rob Price of the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office at their weekly meeting on April 24. He is pictured with Kiwanis Club President Dick Clagett.
New Exhibit Opens Friday At OC Arts Center
OCEAN CITY — The public is invited to the free First Friday opening reception at the Ocean City Center for the Arts on 94th St. on May 3 from 5-7 p.m. with complimentary hors d’oeuvres.Painters Pamela and David Lussier of Somersworth, N.H. share the walls of the Thaler Gallery with their show, “Water Views.” David… Read more »
Berlin Chamber Brings Revamped Jazz, Blues Festival; Event Adds Fine Wine Tasting
BERLIN – An annual jazz and blues festival will return to Berlin this weekend with a new event and a new name.On Saturday, May 4, the Berlin Maryland Chamber of Commerce will hold a Jazz & Blues, Wine & Brews Festival on Main Street.Event organizers said this year’s event is a new twist on the… Read more »
Seahawks Sweep Two Over Bennett
BERLIN- A pair of walk-off wins over old rival Bennett this week had Stephen Decatur’s varsity baseball team on the cusp of a Bayside South championship.The Seahawks had won six in row before falling to Kent Island, 3-0, at home on Monday. That result was of little consequence, however, for the Seahawks, who had a… Read more »
Berlin Farmers Market Returns Sunday
BERLIN – The Berlin Farmers Market kicks off its second season in a new location this week.On Sunday, May 5, the Berlin Farmers Market opens for the 2019 season. The market, which will be located on Pitts Street, features 21 vendors and will be open every Sunday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. through October.“Come… Read more »
NASA Engineers And Interns Visit Most Blessed Sacrament Catholic School
A group of NASA engineers and interns from the sounding rocket operations at Northrop Grumman visited grades 3-8 at Most Blessed Sacrament Catholic School on Tuesday, April 16. Above, third-grader Meera Pascucci launches her rocket with the help of NASA engineer Meredith Danowski.
Seahawks Run Win Streak To Six Games
BERLIN- After a couple of midseason losses to tough Bayside North schools, Stephen Decatur’s boys’ varsity lacrosse team has now won six straight to improve to 11-2 on the season.Decatur started the season with five straight wins to jump out to an early 5-0 record. The Seahawks then dropped two games to Queen Anne’s and… Read more »
Outcome Questionable, But Process Worked In Berlin
An 18% property tax hike and increases to sewer and water fees are likely for Berlin property owners. It’s natural for no residential or commercial landowner to be happy with Town Hall, but one thing we applaud Berlin officials on is the transparency of this budget process.While the huge tax increase of 18% is difficult… Read more »