(Nov. 2, 2017) The Mid-Atlantic Symphony Orchestra, the only professional symphony orchestra on Maryland’s Eastern Shore, continues its 20th anniversary season, “Reaching Ever Higher,” with performances at several locations including in Ocean Pines. The concert will take place at the Community Church in Ocean Pines, on Sunday, Nov. 5 at 3 p.m. There will be… Read more »

By Brian Gilliland, Associate Editor (Nov. 2, 2017) Now in its third year, the Berlin Bark for Life is coming into its own by becoming an all-afternoon affair this Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. at Stephen Decatur Park in Berlin. All proceeds from the event go to the American Cancer Society. This time, the… Read more »

By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (Nov. 2, 2017) The Ocean Pines Association Board of Directors discussed the following items during a regular meeting in the Assateague Room of the community center last Friday: Two absent, sort of Directors Pat Supik and Ted Moroney were both physically absent, although both participated by phone. Treasurer’s report Supik… Read more »

By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (Nov. 2, 2017) Membership of the Ocean Pines Association Environment and Natural Assets Advisory Committee voiced opposition to the proposed installation of more than 100 wind turbines off the coast of Ocean City. Committee Chairman Ken Wolf and committee member Tom Janasek spoke against the billion-dollar project at a regular… Read more »

By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (Nov. 2, 2017) Reese Cropper, Joe and Alyson Kendall, Janet Balbo, Carole Spurrier, Ellen Dyer and Dr. Rudy Magnone were honored last Friday for their contributions to Worcester Youth and Family Counseling Services in Berlin. The Ray community room was at capacity during the Annual Celebration, which included food prepared… Read more »

By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (Nov. 2, 2017) While the Ocean Pines Association does have a conflict-of-interest policy, it has no procedures other than the removal of the offending party. That was an issue when, prior to the August election, the board considered removing Director Slobodan Trendic from office for allegedly trying to coerce association… Read more »

By Greg Ellison, Staff Writer (Nov. 2, 2017) The Snow Hill Rotary Club will commemorate 75 years of civic engagement with a celebratory dinner on Tuesday, Nov. 7 at the Blue Dog Café, 300 North Washington Street, beginning at 5:30 p.m. The international service club, which avoids political or sectarian connections, was founded in 1905… Read more »

Hit and run Berlin Police were dispatched to Route 50 and North Main Street Friday night at about 8 p.m. to investigate reports of a motor vehicle collision, with one vehicle ending up overturned in a pond with three people trapped inside. Berlin Fire Department workers rescued the three occupants, who were then transported to… Read more »

By Greg Ellison, Staff Writer (Nov. 2, 2017) The Snow Hill Council agreed Monday that Annette Gibbons-Tarr can host private parties featuring adult intimacy items in commercially zoned locations. Tarr, a sales consultant with the network marketing business Pure Romance, had asked the council three months ago whether she might be able to rent commercial… Read more »

By Brian Gilliland, Associate Editor (Nov. 2, 2017) Available commercial properties in Pocomoke City, Snow Hill, Berlin, West Ocean City and Ocean City were pitched to about 50 developers and business representatives last Thursday as part of a revitalization tour to potential, investors last offered in 2013. Although no one opted-in immediately, Merry Mears, director… Read more »