(June 1, 2017) Forbes magazine, a leading source for business news and financial information, has named Ocean Pines as one of the top places in the nation to retire in 2017. “The news was greeted with plenty of enthusiasm from the Ocean Pines Association,” Ocean Pines Marketing and Public Relations Director Denise Sawyer said. “We’ve… Read more »

(June 1, 2017) The new Coastal Hospice at the Ocean facility in Ocean Pines is being classified – and treated – as a business, according to President Alane Capen. Capen and Coastal Hospice Director of Development Maureen McNeill attended an Ocean Pines Board meeting on Saturday to give an update on the project and ask… Read more »

(June 1, 2017) A man accused of threatening his family with a kitchen knife before barricading himself in his Ocean Pines home had his trial in District Court delayed until July 18 over the protests of his attorney, Marc Zeve. State’s Attorney Heather Clarke opened the proceeding by requesting a later start, citing her difficulty… Read more »

(June 1, 2017) Brenda Lynn Wascak, 56, brings several decades of experience with the U.S. Department of Defense to the 2017 Ocean Pines Association Election. She has worked at Fort Meade in Anne Arundel County for 33 years, most recently in human resources, but is planning to retire in September and wants to become more… Read more »

(June 1, 2017) Father-and-son band, Blind Wind, has been performing in the Ocean City music scene for years, and now the duo is seeking the community’s support in creating its first all-original album. Guitarist Frankie Moran and his 14-year-old son, Cole, a harmonica-playing phenom, have one cover album and a live album under their belts…. Read more »

Cash raffle Believe in Tomorrow House by the Sea will be selling $50 raffle tickets up until the winner is drawn on June 9 at the Ocean City Golf Club in Berlin. The winner will take home $2,500 or $5,000, depending on how many tickets are sold. Winner does not need to be present. To… Read more »

(June 1, 2017) When the iconic “Boardwalk Elvis” Norman Webb was hospitalized last week, the community came out to support his recovery. “Lots of people came to visit me [in the hospital]. The place was filling up,” Webb, 77, said days after he was released from Atlantic General Hospital in Berlin. “They like me. I… Read more »

(June 1, 2017) The Pine Tones Chorus will present its Spring Concert at the Community Church of Ocean Pines, on Route 589 and Beauchamp Rd., Sunday, June 4 at 3 p.m.    Tickets cost $10 and will be available at the door. The concert opens with an Irving Berlin medley, “There’s No Business Like Show… Read more »

(June 1, 2017) The Maryland Safe Boating Class and certificate are required for boat operators born after July 1, 1972, but everyone can benefit from it.   Why? In 88 percent of recreational boating fatalities, the operator did not have a nationally approved boater education certificate. Safety on the water is a positive state of… Read more »

(June 1, 2017) Tomorrow’s Snow Hill Arts on the River First Friday event provides an ideal opportunity to attend a number of artist receptions at area galleries, score bargains from local merchants, and soak up some food, drink and musical entertainment starting at 5 p.m. In addition to featured artist Sharon Himes, the Lower Shore… Read more »