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 »

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer Developers for the proposed Microtel Inn and Suites by Wyndham received the approval they needed last week to continue moving forward. In what was at least the fourth appearance before the body in the last year, the Microtel representatives presented a revised concept plan to the Berlin Planning Commission once… Read more »

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer Ocean Pines pedestrians will now have another trail option with a new walking path from Pintail Park to Mumford’s Landing entrance by the community’s yacht club. According to a press release issued by OPA, Bay Colony resident Ralph Ferrusi emailed the association to suggest creating a trail through the open… Read more »

Tara Fischer Staff Writer  The Berlin Mayor and Council continue to discuss the sale of Heron Park’s parcel 57 for $1.2 million as the developers and the town work toward an official agreement. The Town of Berlin and developers Palmer and Sandy Gillis of Coastal Ventures Properties entered into extended negotiations in July regarding the… Read more »

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer The Worcester County Veterans Memorial in Ocean Pines held a ceremony on Veterans Day to honor those who have served in all branches of the United States military. Michelle Winemiller, a Veterans Memorial Foundation Board member, emceed the event. Miller spent 11 years in the US Air Force in intelligence… Read more »

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer The Town of Berlin continues to make strides in sustainability, and last week the municipality’s efforts were recognized with a renewal of its Sustainable Maryland Certification. Sustainable Maryland is a certification initiative for “municipalities in Maryland that want to go green, save money, and take steps to sustain their quality… Read more »

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer At a meeting last week, the Berlin Fire Company and Berlin Fire Company Emergency Medical Services outlined their funding amounts for the next budget. For BFC and BFC EMS, the total request for operations and capital will be $1,055,000 for fiscal year 2026 compared to approximately $699,000 included in this… Read more »

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer The new gazebo at the Worcester County Veterans Memorial in Ocean Pines was officially opened and dedicated on Monday, Nov. 11, prior to the remembrance park’s 2024 Veterans Day ceremony. Veterans Memorial Foundation President Marie Gilmore was joined by community officials, including Ocean Pines Association General Manager John Viola, the… Read more »

By Brian Shane Staff Writer Landowners in the Bishopville and Showell communities have a new opportunity to preserve their land forever from residential development – and get paid for it. The state has pledged grant funding in the amount of $800,000 for what is being called the Bishopville-Showell Rural Legacy Area (RLA). The preservation tract… Read more »

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer The Ocean Pines Association Women’s Club is celebrating 50 years of service, community dedication, and connection. At the OPA Board of Directors meeting on Saturday, Oct. 26, the group was honored with a proclamation from the governing body for its five decades of duration. Since its formation in 1974, the… Read more »