By Tara Fischer Staff Writer Ocean Pines is preparing for fall staples, football season and Halloween, with new outdoor televisions at the Clubhouse Bar and Grille to feature NFL and college matchups and a spooky haunted trail planned for next month. At the community’s Clubhouse Bar and Grille, an eatery at the neighborhood golf course,… Read more »
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Ocean Pines library to host summer concert
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer Classical music — with a twist — is coming to the Ocean Pines Library later this month for a summer concert, hosted by the volunteer organization Friends of the Ocean Pines Library. According to Jim Meckley, the president of the Friends of the Ocean Pines Library, the classical music event… Read more »
Basketball event scheduled for next weekend at Henry Park
The Berlin community is invited to a day of fun, fellowship and celebration with a special event hosted by Dr. William L. Harris, also known as Dr. Shawn Harris, on Sunday, Aug. 17 from 1:30-4:30 p.m. at Henry Park. The engaging event aims to inspire youth, honor community leaders and promote active lifestyles through basketball… Read more »
‘Runaway Bride’ screening on lawn planned
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (July 24, 2025) The Berlin-filmed “Runaway Bride” movie will be honored for its 26th anniversary this weekend with a showing on the lawn of the Calvin B. Taylor House Museum. This Saturday, July 26, the Taylor House will screen “Runaway Bride,” the 1999 film starring household names Julia Roberts and… Read more »
First summer bocce league reaches capacity in Pines
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer The Ocean Pines Association’s first-ever season of its new bocce league kicks off this week with a series of matches among the 72 registered community members. Organizers hope the initial summer yields healthy participation, with a long-term plan to schedule games against regional divisions. A waiting list will be distributed… Read more »
Swipe cards, extended hours eyed for pools; Changes being considered for next summer season, but discussion informal
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer Despite this summer just getting started, the Ocean Pines Association’s Aquatics Advisory Committee is looking at improvements for next year, which could include swipe cards and a later pool closing time on weekdays. OPA’s aquatic advisory crew met last week to discuss potential enhancements to Ocean Pines’ five swimming pools…. Read more »
Library friends group awards scholarship to area student
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer An ambitious, local student was awarded a $1,000 scholarship this week to advance her education as she pursues a career path in library science. On Monday, June 9, the Friends of the Ocean Pines Library (FOPL), a volunteer group dedicated to assisting facility staff in providing community resources, presented Wor-Wic… Read more »
Ocean Pines Association salutes volunteers
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer The Ocean Pines Association leaders recognized the community’s volunteers, organizations, and emergency service groups last week at its annual appreciation dinner, which officials noted was the largest one yet, hosted at the neighborhood’s Yacht Club. On Thursday, June 5, the OPA Board of Directors’ Volunteer Appreciation Dinner was held at… Read more »
Pollinator garden tour planned for Saturday; Lower Shore Land Trust’s annual event will feature nine Berlin properties
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer This week, Berlin residents and visitors will have the opportunity to explore the town’s private pollinator gardens, talk to hosts, and learn about how to create spaces that attract the creatures necessary to ensure a healthy ecosystem. The Lower Shore Land Trust, an environmental group covering Worcester, Wicomico, and Somerset… Read more »
Berlin’s newest restaurant opens after license approval
By Brian Shane Staff Writer Liquor board officials in Worcester County declined to greenlight a “liquor locker” concept for a downtown Berlin bar and restaurant but still approved its liquor license transfer to a new ownership group. The bourbon and tequila joint Bour-Agavé is no more at 104 North Main Street. It reopened May 23… Read more »