Waiting in wings: new county govt. Now that the Worcester County primary elections have been certified, residents might expect rapid change at the county commissioners’ office in Snow Hill, as the Board of County Commissioners will welcome four new faces. This shift in membership brings four new perspectives to the seven-person panel and creates a… Read more »
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Volunteers lead Operation Flip Flop
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (July 2, 2026) A team of Ocean Pines do-gooders is once again rallying to support children in need by collecting personal supplies to help underprivileged kids enjoy a summer camp experience. The volunteer group Ocean Pines Get Involved, founded by community resident and former member of the board of directors… Read more »
Youth volunteers offer aid to elderly owners with yard cleanup
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (July 2, 2026) A Worcester Prep sophomore is offering a yard cleanup service this fall for Ocean Pines seniors who need a little extra help disposing of leaves, pine needles, and other autumnal debris. At an Ocean Pines Association Board of Directors meeting Monday, Liam McAllister, an incoming 10th grader… Read more »
Tindley Day event planned at Taylor House lawn July 7
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (July 2, 2026) The lawn of the Calvin B. Taylor House Museum will be the site of sermons, exhibits, and music next week in recognition of the inaugural Rev. Charles Albert Tindley Day, a newly proclaimed celebration to honor the Berlin-born gospel music composer. The Berlin mayor and council meeting… Read more »
Berlin Farmers Market adding mini makers
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (Feb. 26, 2026) Kids of all ages will be allowed to participate in the Berlin Farmers Market this spring and summer via the town’s new project, The Berlin Mini Makers Market. Every second Sunday from May through October, during the Berlin Farmers Market, kids aged 6 to 18 can sell… Read more »
Social hour planned at senior facility
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer Spreading holiday cheer and brightening the day of the community’s most vulnerable residents is the mission behind a social hour planned for this weekend at an assisted living facility tucked inside Ocean Pines. Esther Diller, a former member of the Ocean Pines Association’s Board of Directors, founded a group a… Read more »
Fire department selling 2,500 tix in Jeep fundraiser
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer A new Jeep Wrangler will soon find a home after the Ocean Pines Volunteer Fire Department raffles off the vehicle later this month. Tickets are still available for anyone in the market for the SUV. On Saturday, Dec. 20, during open hours of the holiday model train display at the… Read more »
New mobile app available to Pines residents
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer The Ocean Pines Association is encouraging members to download a new mobile application that will allow homeowners to pay their assessment fees, schedule tee times at the golf course, and receive communitywide announcements, all from their cellphones. At the Board of Directors meeting on Saturday, Nov. 22, Keith Calabrese, the… Read more »
Ocean Pines gearing up for festive season
Letters to Santa, a decor competition, and a holiday vendor fair top the lineup By Tara Fischer Staff Writer The Ocean Pines Recreation and Parks Department is rolling out a full lineup of holiday activities this season, offering residents opportunities to get into the festive spirit. One of the efforts is the P.E.P. Club Christmas… Read more »
Merry Marketplace returns to Berlin starting Nov. 29
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer Homemade goodies will be the focus of Berlin’s multi-day Christmas shopping event that will place on the four Saturdays after Thanksgiving. The annual Merry Marketplace, as promotion is known, is slated for downtown Berlin from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Nov. 29, Dec. 6, Dec. 13, and Dec. 20…. Read more »