(July 28, 2016) The weather has not been kind to many local businesses, and the Ocean Pines yacht club is apparently no exception. Negative press also has not helped the bottom line, according to Ocean Pines Association General Manager Bob Thompson. During a July 20 meeting, Budget and Finance Committee member Jim Beisler said food… Read more »

(July 28, 2016) The deadline for receipt of ballots at the Ocean Pines Association (OPA) administration building is no later than 5 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 11. The 2016 election involves voting for candidates to fill three positions on the OPA Board of Directors for three-year terms.   Election results will be announced during the… Read more »

(July 28, 2016) Pocomoke City residents in public housing, Housing Choice Voucher and multifamily programs might benefit from a recent expansion of Comcast’s Internet Essentials program. Announced by City Manager/City Attorney Ernie Crofoot at last week’s regular council meeting, the town was invited to participate as an existing partner in the program. Those interested in… Read more »

(July 28, 2016) After a few days in more than 90-degree heat, an outdoor concert might be enough to stave off the inevitable cabin fever. Tonight beginning at 6:30 p.m., local classic rock band Front Page News will take the stage for a free performance in the town’s summer concert series. Though the temperatures are… Read more »

(July 28, 2016) The Berlin Mayor and Council discussed the following items during a public meeting at town hall on Monday, July 26. Water tower Berlin public works personnel continue to paint the town’s 200,000-gallon water tower, and are expected to finish this week. “It’s the same blue as the sky,” Public Works Director Jane… Read more »

(July 28, 2016) Following a major revamp and renovation of its facilities, along with a reshuffling of how visitors experience the Delmarva Discovery Center, two new additions — river otters named Mac and Tuck — moved into their new home last Friday. It’s the culmination of months of effort and construction to bring these living… Read more »

(July 28, 2016) The Town of Berlin will hold a municipal election on Tuesday, Oct. 4, for the office of mayor and for Districts 2 and 3 council seats. Other important dates for the 2016 Election are as follows: • Voter registration – Deadline is Friday, Sept. 2. Berlin voters must register with the Worcester… Read more »

(July 28, 2016) The Ocean Pines Association Budget and Finance Committee discussed the following items during a meeting in the administration building on July 20. Membership The committee was short one member, John Trumpower, but could be short several more during the coming months. Dale Buley, who served two consecutive terms, must step down because… Read more »

(July 21, 2016) After years of playing it safe, often sauntering across the finish line in what amounted to a rolling barrel of beer, local brewery Burley Oak finally took home the coveted rubber duck trophy during the 2016 Berlin Bathtub Races last Friday. Berlin Mayor Gee Williams said the 2016 race was among the… Read more »

(July 21, 2016) “I think Thomas Jefferson would be proud of this,” moderator Steve Habeger said at the conclusion of a candidates forum at the Ocean Pines Library on Saturday morning. Jefferson, Habeger said, “sought a well-informed public. I think we’re trying to do that,” he said. The forum was the third and possibly final… Read more »