BERLIN – While a love of motorcycles brought them together, a desire to support their community is what keeps members of Bikers Without Borders busy.Bikers Without Borders Foundation is a community of motorcycle riders and like-minded citizens that strives to support first responders, police and the military as well as other charitable efforts. The group,… Read more »
BERLIN – Educators’ efforts to use technology to enhance instruction earned Berlin Intermediate School recognition as an Apple Distinguished School this week.In a surprise announcement during a staff meeting Monday, Worcester County Public Schools shared Berlin Intermediate School (BIS) has been named an Apple Distinguished School for 2022-2025. The designation is given to schools who… Read more »
SNOW HILL – Local fire companies have reached an agreement with the organization behind a major bicycling event to ensure emergency service needs are met.Fire companies in Worcester County will receive roughly $8,700 to provide emergency services during Saturday’s Sea Gull Century Tour. The agreement comes after the Worcester County Commissioners expressed concern last month… Read more »
SNOW HILL– Local officials stressed the need for improvements to Route 589 during an annual meeting with Maryland Department of Transportation representatives.On Tuesday, officials from the Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) shared an annual update with the Worcester County Commissioners. The commissioners used the opportunity to advocate for long-needed Route 589 improvements.“We’ve been waiting 20… Read more »
OCEAN CITY– Endangered birds are once again nesting off Ocean City thanks to an innovative project piloted by a conservation partnership.For the second year in a row, a floating, wooden-framed platform in the bay provided a popular nesting site for common terns, an endangered colonial nesting waterbird. The project, a partnership of the Maryland Department… Read more »
BERLIN – Incumbent Dean Burrell will retain the District 4 council seat after defeating challenger Tony Weeg by just two votes in Tuesday’s municipal election.Burrell, a 28-year incumbent, received 37 votes while Weeg received 35 in Berlin’s 2022 election.“My heartfelt thank you for the voters that turned out to provide their support and those that… Read more »
POCOMOKE– Whether it’s a coat drive or a youth athletic team’s fundraiser, American Legion Post 93 in Pocomoke is committed to supporting it.For years, Pocomoke’s American Legion post and its members have worked to support local causes. As time passes, its connections are worried that history of doing good in the community is being overlooked.“We… Read more »
BERLIN– The Rackliffe House Trust is seeking community volunteers to help with an archaeological dig next month.On the weekends of Oct. 8 and 15, the Rackliffe House Trust will conduct an archaeology dig at the 18th-century plantation property. Archeologists are going to be searching for long-lost building remains detected during a 2018 survey.“Visitors can learn… Read more »
BERLIN – Longtime incumbent Councilman Dean Burrell faces challenger Tony Weeg for the District 4 council seat in next week’s election.Burrell, who’s served on the council for the past 28 years, wants to continue to use his experience for the betterment of the town. Weeg, an unsuccessful candidate for the at-large seat in the 2020… Read more »
BERLIN– Town officials approved several changes aimed at aiding in police recruitment and retention.The Berlin Town Council voted unanimously this week to approve a variety of measures meant to bring more officers to the town’s police force. The agency has struggled with recruitment and retention in recent years.“This proposal is definitely necessary,” Councilman Jay Knerr… Read more »