(May 4, 2017) The Ocean Pines Search Committee is looking for residents to run in this year’s board election. The Ocean Pines Association (OPA) is governed by a seven-member board of directors elected by property owners who make up membership in the homeowners association. This year, two positions are up for election. The board of… Read more »

 (May 4, 2017) The Ocean Pines Public Works yard will be open to residents May 1-27 from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturdays.   Only loose yard debris (leaves, limbs, etc.) will be accepted. Items may also be placed in paper bags. Plastic bags will… Read more »

(May 4, 2017) Lower Shore Land Trust will celebrate its 10th annual Native Plant Sale and Pollinator Festival at a new Snow Hill location – 100 River Street. The expanded two-day event will begin Friday, May 5 and continue through Saturday, May 6. Festivities will kick off on Friday with a “Cinco de Mayo” party… Read more »

(May 4, 2017) Ocean Pines Golf Club will host its annual President’s Cup tournament on Saturday, May 13 with a 9 a.m. shotgun start. The event is open to all men who are members of the Ocean Pines Association or the Ocean Pines Men’s Golf Association. The tournament format will be individual stroke play. Players… Read more »

(May 4, 2017) Walmart is looking for Maryland entrepreneurs to pitch their made-in-the-USA products to the company’s buyers during a daylong event at Walmart’s global headquarters in Bentonville, Arkansas, on June 28. Registration has begun at walmart-jump.com; the deadline is May 18. “We are excited to once again invite businesses from all 50 states to… Read more »

Promotion Courtney Gum-Layton, LGSW, has been promoted to Medical Social Services resource coordinator and will supervise the staff of social workers at the nonprofit agency. On Coastal Hospice care teams, social workers provide emotional and social support to patients and those caring for them – in patient homes and at Coastal Hospice at the Lake…. Read more »

(May 4, 2017) In response to a request from the Worcester County Commissioners, the Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) exempted residents in the Greater Ocean Pines Sanitary Service Area (SSA) from paying the $5 monthly charge into the Chesapeake Bay Restoration Fund (BRF). Commonly referred to as the Flush Fee, the BRF is a… Read more »

 (May 4, 2017) The Worcester County Humane Society is seeking animal lovers to join the organization in making a difference in the community. During the start of every year, the shelter launches its membership drive and the funds raised enable the shelter to continue serving animals in the community.  Membership donations directly benefit all of… Read more »

(April 27, 2017) With the May 10 deadline for candidate filings looming, followed by the August election of two board members, the Ocean Pines Association Elections Committee reviewed procedures for counting ballots during its meeting on Friday. The committee was reconstituted last fall after the 2016 election, making this contest a first for all five… Read more »

(April 27, 2017) Two significant elections-related amendments will appear on the agenda during the Ocean Pines Association Board meeting on Saturday. Director Cheryl Jacobs plans to introduce changes to Resolution M-06, governing the elections process, and Resolution M-09, related to the Ocean Pines Search Committee, which recruits and certifies board candidates. During a board work… Read more »