By Greg Ellison Subcontractor broke lines during cable installation (Sept. 10, 2020) After multiple disruptions of water service in Ocean Pines caused by Comcast subcontractors drilling into underground pipes while laying cable underground, Worcester County officials are looking to recoup the associated repair costs. Worcester County Commissioner Chip Bertino said after sending an initial bill… Read more »
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Pickleball Pink Ribbon event set for Oct. 2
(Sept. 10, 2020) The third annual Pickleball Pink Ribbon Classic scheduled for Oct. 2 at the Manklin Meadows Sports Complex in Ocean Pines will take place as planned but without spectators. Pines Pickleball Club member Chris Shook said roughly two dozen slots remain open for the American Cancer Society fundraiser as the Sept. 28 registration deadline… Read more »
OP Doggie Swim supports Worcester humane society
By Greg Ellison (Sept. 10, 2020) Wagging tongues and wet fur will be in abundance on Saturday at the Mumford’s Landing Pool during Ocean Pines Aquatics annual Doggie Swim fundraiser. Ocean Pines Director of Amenities and Operational Logistics Colby Phillips said the event will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and includes a… Read more »
Pines Chamber of Commerce marks nationwide event
By Greg Ellison (Sept. 10, 2020) The Ocean Pines Chamber of Commerce is hoping to highlight the services it provides for community members and businesses during National Chamber of Commerce Week. President/CEO Kerrie Bunting said the nationwide celebration this week serves as an outreach effort for chamber of commerce membership groups across the U.S. “Right… Read more »
OP Fluid Golf helps with injuries
By Greg Ellison New aquatics offering uses water therapy for practice prior to returning to greens (Sept. 10, 2020) Ocean Pines Aquatics new “Fluid Golf class” is a water-based personal training program that helps golfers recover from injuries or recent surgeries. Ocean Pines Director of Amenities and Operational Logistics Colby Phillips said the concept came… Read more »
Historic District Commission OKs Harvest Guitar Shop sign
By Ally Lanasa, Staff Writer (Sept. 10, 2020) The Berlin Historic District Commission voted unanimously last Wednesday to approve the proposed sign for Harvest Guitar Shop, a new business located at 16 S. Main Street #E. The sign is a composite material identical to the sandwich board sign currently on the sidewalk out front of the… Read more »
Filing deadline passes, Berlin election set
Five candidates on ballot for mayor, with contests for council dist. 3 and at-large By Ally Lanasa, Staff Writer (Sept. 10, 2020) The ballot is set for the Berlin municipal election on Oct. 6, with the passing of the candidate filing deadline last Friday at 5 p.m. The race for mayor has five candidates: Jennifer… Read more »
Berlin BZA OKs variance for deck and stairs
By Ally Lanasa, Staff Writer (Sept. 10, 2020) The Berlin Board of Zoning Appeals last Wednesday approved a variance request that will allow a deck to be added to a home on 203 Broad Street. Jill Gray, the owner of the property asked for a variance from the required rear yard setback of 35 feet… Read more »
Fundraiser to benefit family afflicted by Bulbar Onset ALS
By Ally Lanasa, Staff Writer (Sept. 10, 2020) Burley Oak Brewing Company in Berlin will hold a fundraiser on Sunday from 1-5 p.m. to support Denny Mogan and his family, following his terminal Lou Gehrig’s disease diagnosis. Mogan, 40, was diagnosed with Bulbar Onset Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), the most aggressive form of the nervous… Read more »
Berlin Police chief instructs residents to secure all items
By Ally Lanasa, Staff Writer (Sept. 10, 2020) Berlin residents have complained that bicycles, wagons, skateboards and surfboards have been stolen from Burley and Bay Streets recently. “With bicycles, sometimes people take them because they see them in the yard, and it’s a convenience for them to get wherever they want. Then, they just ditch… Read more »