Officials think again about what to charge if customer rejects utility smart meter By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (Oct. 1, 2026) Berlin officials are rethinking their approval of an opt-out fee for residents who choose not to participate in the municipality’s advanced metering system for electric utilities. Nevertheless, halting the process now could be costly… Read more »
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Voters ask, what’s Question 1? Statewide ballot question aims to amend constitution to guarantee abortion rights
By Brian Shane Staff Writer Beginning when early voting opens Oct. 24, Maryland voters will decide this Election Day whether to enshrine abortion rights into the state constitution. If approved, the ballot referendum would establish reproductive freedom as a “fundamental right,” including a mother’s right to prevent, continue, or end a pregnancy. “The state many… Read more »
BREAKING: Incumbents snag highest vote totals in Ocean Pines election
Ocean Pines Board of Directors incumbents Rick Farr and Jeff Heavner are set to keep their spots after snagging the most votes in the 2024 board election.
Ocean Pines Association board hopefuls outline reasons for seeking board seats
Three Ocean Pines residents — Amy Peck, Sherrie Clifford, and Jerry Murphy— have thrown their hats into the ring to challenge incumbents Rick Farr and Jeff Heavner for the two available seats on the association’s Board of Directors.
Ocean Pines Association Board incumbents want more time in office
Ocean Pines Association incumbents Rick Farr and Jeff Heavner defend their positions on the Ocean Pines Association’s Board of Directors as the election for the governing body’s two available seats nears.
Ocean Pines Memorial Day festivities honor those who sacrificed
Residents flocked to the Memorial Day ceremony at the Worcester County Veterans Memorial in Ocean Pines on Monday to honor fallen United States Military men and women with music, speakers, and demonstrations.
No mold at Ocean Pines Racquet Center building
The Ocean Pines Racquet Center building has reopened after an investigation Ocean Pines Association Board of Directors ordered in response to recent concerns revealed no evidence of mold or mildew.
Proposed Microtel in Berlin draws opposition
Berlin planning commissioners told developers planning a Microtel Hotel on the east side of Route 113 on March 13 that they need to make architectural improvements to build it in town.
Maryland governments face revenue losses after property assessment mailing issue
State governments face losses of hundreds of millions in property tax revenue for local services in the budget after a printing and mailing vendor failed to send property assessments to over 100,000 accounts this year.
Ocean Pines Volunteer Fire Department hosting Queen of Hearts fundraiser
The Ocean Pines Volunteer Fire Department is hosting a new fundraising initiative to collect profits for significant capital expenses such as the Apparatus Replacement Fund and the new South Station facility.