By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (Nov. 9, 2017) Stormwater work on William Street in Berlin is nearly finished and contractor Goody Hill Goundwork Inc., has shifted much of its focus to repairing nearby Baker Street. Construction started in September and caused partial road closures, not to mention a large dip in the road that was… Read more »

(Nov. 2, 2017) The Ocean City Performing Arts Center on 40th Street will host “The Launch – Faces of the Moon,” on Saturday, Nov. 4 at 7 p.m., showcasing local performers. “We’ve put together a wonderful cast of performers who vary in age and genre of performance,” said Launch Committee Member Bryan Russo. “Our production… Read more »

(Nov. 2, 2017) The Worcester County Humane Society’s 37th annual fundraiser dinner, “A Night to Celebrate Paws and Whiskers,” will take place on Friday, Nov. 10, at Ocean City Fish Company in West Ocean City. Tickets cost $60 per person or $480 per table of eight and include appetizers, dinner, dessert, beverages (non-alcoholic), taxes and… Read more »

(Nov. 2, 2017) The Worcester County Humane Society will host its Fall Quarter Auction benefiting the many homeless animals at the no-kill shelter, on Saturday, Nov. 4. The event will take place at the American Legion Post #166 on 24th Street in Ocean City. Doors open at 12:30 p.m. to preview items that will be… Read more »

(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 »