About The Author: Steven Green

The writer has been with The Dispatch in various capacities since 1995, including serving as editor and publisher since 2004. His previous titles were managing editor, staff writer, sports editor, sales account manager and copy editor. Growing up in Salisbury before moving to Berlin, Green graduated from Worcester Preparatory School in 1993 and graduated from Loyola University Baltimore in 1997 with degrees in Communications (journalism concentration) and Political Science.

Things I Like – December 18, 2020

When a snow storm misses our areaThe sound of the carriage rides in BerlinLooking forward to vacationing againOld childhood photosWorking on a rainy MondayThick coffee mugsWhen my work desk is clearPersonalized photo calendarsSeeing a kid reading for pleasureOld storm picturesFresh flowers in a house

Vaccinations Bring Better Hopes For New Year

Vaccinations Bring Better Hopes For New Year

Distribution plans for the COVID-19 vaccines are in full force currently, providing some hopeful indications the pandemic might soon be under control and the economy can begin a long-term recovery.At a press conference this week, Maryland Governor Larry Hogan said Maryland is expected to soon receive 155,000 initial first doses of the two-dose COVID vaccines…. Read more »

Things I Like – December 11, 2020

When a kid learns from a mistakeWhen the Ravens play at nightNot judging people by his or her coverGood steamed crabs in DecemberClean public rest roomsWhen a preconceived notion is wrongSpring-like December daysPeople who keep their cars cleanReading my stepdad’s old editorialsDown comfortersChecking on my kids before bed

Berlin Fire Company’s Santa Tour Expanding; Fire Truck Escort Will Be Over Two Days; Canned Goods Will Be Accepted For Spirit Kitchen

Berlin Fire Company’s Santa Tour Expanding; Fire Truck Escort Will Be Over Two Days; Canned Goods Will Be Accepted For Spirit Kitchen

BERLIN – The Berlin Fire Company announced this week the expansion of its popular annual Santa escort for next weekend.As opposed to its one-day typical event, Fire Company President David Fitzgerald said Wednesday the plan is to tour the company’s entire fire coverage district with Santa on Saturday, Dec. 19 and Sunday, Dec. 20 beginning… Read more »

Thoughts From The Publisher’s Desk –December 4, 2020

Thoughts From The Publisher’s Desk –December 4, 2020

Another week and another instance when Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan should have simply released a press release. This week’s press conference announced efforts to help hospitals statewide deal with increasing caseloads.Though the intentions of the governor’s press conference was worthwhile, Hogan should simply start issuing formal press releases. Since it’s doubtful the administration will reverse… Read more »