(Nov. 17, 2016) A notion that assessments related to bulkhead replacement could be lowered in Ocean Pines began to fade Monday, when interim General Manager Brett Hill reported that an apparent “time bomb” had been discovered near Wood Duck Drive – a worm infestation. During an otherwise routine budget meeting, Director Slobodan Trendic wondered whether… Read more »

(Nov. 17, 2016) Back in August, attorney Hugh Cropper, representing the Carl M. Freeman Companies, sent a letter to Berlin Mayor Gee Williams promising the town that it would be the first to know when the company firmed its redevelopment plans for the Bay Club. In a letter dated Monday, Aug. 22, Cropper said “I… Read more »

(Nov. 17, 2016) Whether it’s related to the installation of the new Ocean Pines Association Board of Directors in August or just coincidence, a rash of vacancies at various leadership positions has occurred. At present, OPA must fill the general manager slot, created this summer by the termination of Bob Thompson, find replacements for retiring… Read more »

(Nov. 17, 2016) The Ocean Pines Recreation and Parks Department invites area residents and visitors to enjoy a cup of hot cocoa and kick off the holiday season with the community’s sixth annual “A Hometown Christmas” and tree-lighting ceremony on Saturday, Nov. 26 at 6:30 p.m. in White Horse Park. Trees decorated by Ocean Pines… Read more »

(Nov. 17, 2016) In April, the last time the Ocean Pines Executive Council met, just three of the 13 committee chairs attended the roughly 20-minute session. On Monday, the most recent meeting between council chairs and board leadership, nearly every committee was represented during a robust two-hour discussion that focused on improving communication throughout the… Read more »

(Nov. 17, 2016) The Berlin Pop Warner cheerleaders will compete at nationals on Dec. 5 in Disney World after placing second during the Eastern Regional competition on Nov. 6 in New Jersey, and they have just a few weeks to raise money for the trip to Florida. The Berlin Seahawks Pop Warner squad took second… Read more »

(Nov. 17, 2016) Berlin Intermediate School will present Artfest on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., inside the cafeteria. The art department will have 20-25 stations set up for children 3-12 years old. Stations include watercoloring, painting, puppets, mask-making, drawing, printmaking, designing mosaics with candy corn, seasonal crafts and acrylic painting. “Many of the… Read more »

(Nov. 17, 2016) Current and past Twisters Gymnastics students and their families, town officials and the public are invited to visit the construction site of the Berlin Activities Depot for a “topping-off party” to sign the last steel beam in the building’s framework, Saturday, Nov. 19 at 1 p.m. Twisters owner Carmella Solito will host… Read more »

(Nov. 17, 2016) The Jesse Klump Suicide Awareness & Prevention Program, joining hundreds of other organizations, is hosting International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day on Saturday, Nov 19. Survivors Day invites people affected by suicide loss around the world to gather at events in their local communities to find comfort and gain understanding.     … Read more »

(Nov. 10, 2016) As was the case in April’s primary election, President-elect Donald Trump won Worcester County handily, garnering 15,910 votes, or 61.5 percent of the total, nearly doubling his opponent’s total of 8,783, or 33.9 percent, according to unofficial totals from the state election board. Libertarian candidate Gary Johnson recieved 651 votes, and Green… Read more »