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Berlin, Maryland Patch AM: a 4 min readGood morning Berlin! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How could six new solar sites reshape Berlin’s future energy landscape?
- Berlin’s hospital faces federal pressure over price transparency rules
Also on today's calendar: Reiki & Restore Beach Sessions and 7 more events.
Today's riddle: When is the best time to buy a trampoline? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 78 and low of 70 degrees.
- Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 92, low: 73. 🌶 Hot!
- Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 94 and low of 72 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Public Input Hearing 6/22 for 18MW Solar Facilities in Berlin (einpresswire.com) — Six proposed solar facilities totaling 18 MW would be built in Berlin, with power aimed at community solar subscribers, including local low- and moderate-income households. Residents can speak out at a June 22 hearing in Willards or submit written comments by July 1, and the application is available at Berlin’s Planning and Zoning office. 
• Four Maryland hospitals among 500 flagged nationwide for not disclosing basic price information (wbal.com) — Atlantic General Hospital in Berlin is among four Maryland hospitals flagged by federal officials for not fully disclosing basic price information, and must now submit a pricing transparency plan. Noncompliance could bring penalties up to $2 million a year, making this an important financial and consumer-issues story for Berlin patients.
📸 Around Berlin
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Maryland State Firefighter’s Association Parade →
Town of Berlin, Maryland, Berlin
9:00 am
Saturday June 20
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Other local events
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Ranger's Choice (VA)
Assateague Island National Park 7206 National Seashore Lane, Berlin, MD 21811
3:00 pm -
Pinchers of Power (VA)
Assateague Island National Park Meets at the bridge before the refuge entrance.
10:00 am -
Story by the Sea (VA)
Assateague Island National Park 7206 National Seashore Lane, Berlin, MD 21811
1:00 pm -
Ranger's Choice (VA)
Assateague Island National Park 7206 National Seashore Lane, Berlin, MD 21811
3:00 pm -
Board of Education Meeting
Showell Elementary School Berlin, MD 21811
12:30 pm -
Reiki & Restore Beach Sessions →
Assateague State Park, 6915 MD-611, Berlin
10:00 am -
Firetruck Parade →
Historic Downtown Berlin, Maryland, Berlin
10:00 am -
The GovCon Summer Soiree - Federal Contractors NETWORKING EVENT →
John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, 2700 F St NW, Washington
6:00 pm -
Dinner 6/26 — The Inn Berlin | Boutique B&B in... →
The Inn Berlin, 15 Harrison Ave, Berlin
6:00 pm
Thursday June 11
Friday June 12
Tuesday June 16
Saturday June 20
Monday June 22
Friday June 26
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🗓 Events Nearby
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St Martin River Kayak Tour →
Shell Mill Landing, Shell Mill Rd, Bishopville
9:30 am -
Birding with a Ranger (VA)
Assateague Island National Park 7206 National Seashore Lane, Berlin, MD 21811
10:00 am -
Ranger's Choice (VA)
Assateague Island National Park 7206 National Seashore Lane, Berlin, MD 21811
1:00 pm -
Sunset Kayak Tour →
Mason Landing, Marshall Creek Rd, Newark
9:30 am
Wednesday June 10
Friday June 12
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Hi there, I’m looking for recommendations for a contractor bonded and licensed in Maryland to possibly build an addition, front porch, along a custom shed in the back of our house located in Berlin, not OP.
I’d like to, if possible bundle the project instead of getting separate contractors. If you’ve recently hand any of these projects completed and… (Nextdoor Loving & Grace) - Need help changing my wife’s diaper and preparing her for the night around 6pm.
I be asked for help in the past and several responded but I’ve lost them. We live in Ocean Pines on Martinique Circle. (Nextdoor Ocean Pines)
- Home Depot posted a job opening for Kitchen Designer in Berlin. Apply here.
- Advance Auto Parts posted a job opening for Store Driver in Berlin. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Berlin here.
🗞 Nearby News
Ocean Pines
- Worcester Co. BOE Adopts Revised FY27 Budget Amid Funding Shortfall (wmdt.com)
Ocean City
- Safe handling workshop for fishermen set for July in Ocean City (coasttv.com)
- What to expect at Bayside Shops at 94th in Ocean City, new Acme, more (delmarvanow.com)
- Inside the Ocean City Beach Patrol, from 1 guard to 224 (foxbaltimore.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Springtime (Thank you Cathy A. for sending it in!)
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