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Pine Tones to present 40th annual holiday show Friday

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer The Pine Tones is gearing up to bring holiday cheer to the community next month with a 40-year-long tradition. At its 40th holiday concert, the choir will perform a mix of classical, modern, contemporary, and Christmas favorite tunes on Friday, Dec. 6, at 7:30 p.m. at the Community Church at… Read more »

Residents seek safety improvements; OPA board told more needs to be done after vehicle hits, kills man on roadside

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By Tara Fischer Staff Writer Ocean Pines residents are calling for proactive measures on Ocean Parkway and throughout the community to enhance pedestrian and bike safety following a fatal neighborhood accident last month. Per a press release issued by Ocean Pines Association’s Director of Marketing and Public Relations Josh Davis, on the morning of Nov…. Read more »

Next food, drink vendor choice left up to Viola; Identity of chosen operator to remain anonymous until terms reach with contractor

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer An updated Ocean Pines food and beverage contract is being developed, as the Ocean Pines Association Board of Directors voted this week to authorize the community’s general manager to proceed with contract negotiations with an unnamed food and beverage vendor, The selected operator will manage the association’s Yacht Club, its… Read more »

OPVFD issues holiday safety tips

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer The Ocean Pines Volunteer Fire Department cautions residents to practice cooking and Christmas tree safety as the holidays quickly approach. OPVFD President Joe Enste warned the community at the Saturday, Nov. 23 OPA Board of Directors meeting that cooking is the “leading cause of home fires during the holidays” and… Read more »

Chief updates on traffic violations, cell tower project

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer Since the community’s September meeting, the Ocean Pines Police Department has handled 138 traffic violations, and it is making progress toward furthering the cell phone tower initiative. Tim Robinson, the Ocean Pines police chief, attended the neighborhood’s Saturday, Nov. 23, board of directors meeting. The officer updated the association members… Read more »

Arts Council opens ‘Art for the Heart’ gallery in Berlin

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer The Worcester County Arts Council is opening its Art for the Heart Little Free Gallery this week to serve as a designated space for sharing and observing creative work. According to a press release issued by Worcester County Arts Council Executive Director Anna Mullis, the gallery will be “a unique… Read more »

OPA, Garden Club project aims to attract beneficial insects to new plant beds

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer The Ocean Pines Association continues to prioritize its environmental impact and beautification efforts by installing pollinator garden beds on Ocean Parkway medians. Pollinator gardens are essential to the health of the ecosystem. They aid the survival of pollinating insects, like bees, through attraction by planting flora that produces pollen and… Read more »