By Tara Fischer Staff Writer For residents who want to throw their hats into the ring for the summer Ocean Pines Association’s Board of Directors election, the candidate filing date has been extended to mid-June, giving the applicant pool more time to grow. As of May 16, this year’s election has yielded only four candidates,… Read more »
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Decatur’s marching band eyes trip for Hawaii parade
Tara Fischer Staff Writer A trip to Hawaii and a performance commemorating the end of World War II is on the horizon for the Stephen Decatur High School marching band, if they can raise the $130,000 required to go. SDHS’s marching band was invited to participate in the Pearl Harbor Memorial Parade in Honolulu on… Read more »
Officials hopeful new bocce courts will open early summer in Pines
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer Two new bocce ball courts will be installed at the Ocean Pines Yacht Club next week for a total project cost of $50,692, community officials said late last month. Earlier this year, the Ocean Pines Association Board of Directors approved a staff recommendation to allow an outside contractor, Southwest Greens… Read more »
Berlin seeking new grant to demo old multi-purpose building
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer This week, the Berlin Town Council authorized the submission of an application for Community Development Block Grant funds in an amount not to exceed $300,000. The dollars will be used for the demolition of an existing multipurpose building on 130 Flower Street, the site of the town’s planned community center…. Read more »
‘Prevention Walk for Kids’ planned April 26
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer Child abuse prevention and protection is the mission of the Worcester County Child Advocacy Center’s 12 Annual Pirates for Prevention Walk for Kids scheduled later this month. On April 26, the Berlin-based youth support team, or CAC, will host its yearly Pirates for Prevention Walk for Kids. The event will… Read more »
Red Hat Society Day recognized by Berlin
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer This week, the Town of Berlin declared April 25 as Red Hat Society Day in honor of the international women’s organization. At a regularly scheduled council meeting, Zack Tyndall, the town’s mayor, honored the group’s anniversary with an official proclamation. The Red Hat Society is a global organization founded on… Read more »
Berlin to host Spring Celebration Saturday
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer As spring heats up in Berlin, the town gears up to host a day of fun-filled events in honor of Easter and the warm-weather season. The Berlin Chamber of Commerce is hosting its 29th Annual Spring Celebration on Saturday, April 19, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fun games and… Read more »
Ocean Pines to host Easter bunny breakfast
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer The Ocean Pines Association’s Recreation and Parks Department is preparing to host Easter and spring events as the weather finally starts to warm up. Ocean Pines is once again hosting its annual Breakfast with the Easter Bunny to put kids and families into the holiday spirit. The occasion is set… Read more »
Synthetic bocce courts approved for Pines
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer Two new bocce ball courts are coming to Ocean Pines this spring for a cost that community officials claim will pay for itself within seven years. At an Ocean Pines Association Board of Directors meeting last week, the governing body approved proceeding with a staff recommendation of $50,692 to an… Read more »
Berlin library hosting new art exhibit
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer A new exhibit featuring artists from the Worcester County Art League has arrived at the Berlin Library branch. The exhibit is on the second floor of the Berlin Library, located at 13 Harrison Avenue. It features Barbara Schardt’s acrylics and mixed-media works and Jeanne Locklair’s watercolors and mixed-media pieces. The… Read more »