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Gillises, Berlin settle after five years of talks, meetings
(Oct. 29, 2026) After a long run of agreements, rejections and disappointments, the former poultry processing plant property at Heron Park has been sold for $1.2 million to Palmer and Sandy Gillis, Berlin Mayor Zack Tyndall confirmed Tuesday. Now that the deal has gone through, the Gillises can proceed with...
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Town of Laurel honors Mayor John Shwed’s two decades of service
For more than two decades, John Shwed was a familiar presence at the center of Laurel’s municipal government, guiding the town through challenges, encouraging economic development and working to strengthen the community he had come to call home. But his contributions extended far beyond the mayor’s office, reflecting a lifetime devoted to public service, education, charitable organizations and the well-being of others.
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Salisbury honors William ‘Bill’ Handy with street naming
More than 100 people gathered in Salisbury on Oct. 24 to unveil an honorary “Bill” Handy Way street sign recognizing the late William “Bill” Handy and his service to Wicomico County. According to a community announcement, family, friends, elected officials, school bus contractors and other supporters attended the ceremony at Lake and Burton streets. The event honored Handy’s service to children and families in Wicomico County and his contributions to school transportation, according to the announcement. School buses and transportation supporters also took part in the tribute. Elected leaders recognize Handy family The Handy family received citations recognizing Handy’s life and legacy from Delegate Sheree Sample-Hughes, Wicomico County Councilwoman Shanie Shields, Salisbury City Council President April Jackson and Mayor Randolf “Randy” Day. Lori Carter, co-founder of the Black Excellence Community Fund, a Giving Circle of the Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore, also attended the celebration. Aundra Roberts coordinated the event with support from a planning team, Sample-Hughes, Robert Gale and Keith Moore. The honorary “Bill” Handy Way sign is now displayed above the Burton Street and Lake Street signs. This story was produced with the assistance of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Journalists were involved in every step of the review,
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Berlin, Maryland, Named One of Only 25 Official Hallmark Christmas Towns
Berlin, Maryland, is one of 25 Official Christmas Towns named by Hallmark after the network received roughly 1,500 submissions from communities across the United States. The Eastern Shore town, already known for its historic downtown and small-batch holiday charm, will now get a national spotlight courtesy of the cable network synonymous with snowy rom-coms and mistletoe mishaps.
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State Agency Cites Poultry Processor for Odor Violations (Updated)
A Delaware state agency cited a Mountaire Farms facility for odor violations. According to a citation from the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC), the violation occurred on June 8 at a facility in Millsboro when the department detected odors during a survey. “No person shall cause...
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Berlin scores bragging right as Hallmark Christmas town
(Oct. 29, 2026) The Hallmark Channel has named Berlin an Official Christmas Town, because of its historic charm and character. As part of Hallmark’s 25th anniversary, the company searched the nation for the merriest downtown area to serve as the setting for the network’s next holiday film. While Hallmark did not select Berlin as a movie location — it gave that honor to Carlinville, Illinois — it did name the Town of Berlin an Official Christmas Town.
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Get Involved: Georgetown tiny homes, state bonds for Lewes and Sussex land use
A discussion about repealing tiny home regulations in Georgetown leads off a week of interesting and important Delaware public meetings. The post Get Involved: Georgetown tiny homes, state bonds for Lewes and Sussex land use appeared first on Spotlight Delaware .
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Where Ideas Take Flight: Cambridge’s Innovation Center Celebrates Ten Years and 30 Businesses
One unexpected pleasure of visiting the Eastern Shore Innovation Center in Cambridge is the names of the companies that occupy it. The coworking space sits just down the road from Cambridge Airport. Names like Downing Entertainment, Barzini Investments, Groove Studio, GGR Music Group, and It Girl Creations make it feel...