(July 6, 2017) Though the state legalized medical marijuana in 2012, not a single dispensary has opened, no patients have been treated and both the licensees and the regulators have remained quiet on the subject. Three types of licenses are available: growers, processors and dispensers. In Showell near Route 113, however, the first of the… Read more »

(July 6, 2017) Rev. Harvey Davis appreciates there are some calls you simply have to answer. After spending several decades as housing and zoning coordinator in Pocomoke City, Davis, 63, is stepping away to become the fulltime pastor at Shiloh Baptist Church in Atlantic, Virginia. “What I plan to do now is solely ministry,” he… Read more »

(July 6, 2017) Members of the Berlin Planning Commission and residents who attended a commission meeting last month did not have favorable reviews of a discussion on the potential annexation of a parcel of land at the corner of Route 346 and Route 50 owned by Ernie Gerardi under M&G Properties. Berlin Councilman Zack Tyndall… Read more »

(July 6, 2017) The Ocean Pines Association is using Bethesda-based law firm Lerch, Early & Brewer to assist with its human resources needs, according to interim General Manager Brett Hill. Several board members advocated bringing in human resources support during a public meeting on June 23. Director Slobodan Trendic called for the hiring of a… Read more »

(July 6, 2017) The Town of Berlin is still waiting on the results of three studies related to Berlin Falls Park. Town Administrator Laura Allen said some preliminary information was received on a microbiological hazard analysis conducted by volunteer scientists from the Thriving Earth Exchange and Dr. Ellen Silbergeld, a professor of environmental health science… Read more »

(July 6, 2017) The Ocean Pines Association Elections Committee is gearing up for a second candidate forum on Saturday, July 22, and is asking for homeowners’ help in developing a line of questions. The first forum was held on Wednesday, June 21, when four candidates for two seats on the board, Dr. Colette Horn, Nicole… Read more »

(July 6, 2017) The Chesapeake Silver Cornet Brass Band will perform during the Berlin Heritage Foundation’s second concert on the lawn this season on Sunday, July 9 at 6 p.m.  This concert is co-sponsored by Berlin Main Street and the Town of Berlin. The Chesapeake Brass Band, founded in 1996, is one of the few… Read more »

(July 6, 2017) Author Joanne Guilfoil provides readers with a snapshot into military, agriculture and banner planes in her book, “Flying Over Delmarva – Spray Planes, Banner Planes and Bi-Planes.” “It is really neat because you get to see a view of Ocean City you normally wouldn’t,” Guilfoil said. “Every chapter is pilot approved. It… Read more »

(July 6, 2017) Future lifeguards are invited to join OPA Aquatics for skill-building, swimming and fun at the popular junior lifeguard program this summer. Participants ages 7 and up will learn lifeguard skills, basic CPR, first aid and more during the three-day sessions. Returning junior lifeguards will serve as junior crew chiefs and learn additional… Read more »

(July 6, 2017) From heating and air conditioning to plumbing, kitchen and bath remodeling, O.C. Home Services in Ocean Pines provides a multitude of essentials for homeowners. “We try to cover everything from the roof to the crawl space,” said Fred Showacre, who owns the business with Chris Pugaczewski. “We utilize our own labor that… Read more »