By Brian Shane Staff Writer (Aug. 13, 2026) The long-awaited Giant supermarket under construction at Coastal Square is expected to open its doors by the end of the year, while its planned apartment complex remains delayed, according to the developer. Interior work has begun on the roughly 60,000-square-foot grocery store at the intersection of Routes… Read more »
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Pines residents say thank you to local firefighters; Citizens of The Park at OP host dinner for fire teams
By Karen Kaplan Contribute Writer (Aug. 13, 2026) For the second year in a row, Parke residents enthusiastically rolled up their sleeves — and fired up their ovens — to show their appreciation for the nearly 50 volunteers and staff of the Ocean Pines Volunteer Fire Department. On August 4, residents gathered for a special… Read more »
Local woman self-publishes new adult fantasy romance
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (Aug. 13, 2026) A Worcester County woman has turned an idea that came to her during a long car ride into a published novel. Erin Timmons, daughter of Dumser’s Dairyland owner Don Timmons and a 2010 graduate of Worcester Preparatory School, self-published her debut book, “The Slayer’s Dragon,” on June… Read more »
Berlin Council directs staff to slash sidewalk cost share
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (Aug. 13, 2026) The Berlin Town Council on Monday rejected a motion to clarify its sidewalk cost-share program, and instead directed the town attorney to draft a new ordinance stating that it is the town’s responsibility to finance structural repairs on hazardous walkways. Last month, the council discussed its sidewalk… Read more »
Latham, Lehnerd reelected; Peck finishes third to win two-year term vacated by Jacobs
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (Aug. 13, 2026) The Ocean Pines Association’s governing body will look different this year after challenger Amy Peck ousted incumbent Elaine Brady in the summer’s board of directors election. In the OPA’s 2026 board election, five homeowners campaigned three open seats. The winners were announced Friday afternoon. Incumbent John Latham, returning… Read more »
OPA holds annual meeting, updates residents on initiatives, upgrades
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (Aug. 13, 2026) The Ocean Pines Association has spent the previous year maintaining the community’s amenities, advancing capital projects, and repairing neighborhood infrastructure, officials reported at the association’s annual meeting Saturday. In addition to gathering to hear the election results, members also are brought up to date on association business… Read more »
Solutions eyed as commercial trash mounts in Berlin
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (Aug. 13, 2026) Berlin officials are seeking approval from county government for a larger dumpster on county-owned property to address a buildup of commercial trash the town’s public works department says is becoming more than it can handle. The issue of overflowing waste from downtown businesses was back up for… Read more »
OPA recognizes volunteer with Sam Wilkinson Award
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (Aug. 13, 2026) Ocean Pines resident Jeanette Latzo was named the Ocean Pines Association Recreation and Parks Department’s volunteer of the year at Saturday’s annual meeting. Citing Latzo’s continued dedication to community engagement, Recreation and Parks Director Debbie Donahue presented the Sam Wilkinson Award to Latzo. The recognition honors a… Read more »
Berlin trims its furniture acquisition; bill still tops $230K
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (Aug. 13, 2026) Following a lengthy discussion Monday night, the Berlin Town Council approved a $230,000 furniture package to outfit Town Hall once its extensive renovations have been completed. The council unanimously approved a furniture package from the Canadian company Teknion for an amount not to exceed $230,951.39. An art… Read more »
Ocean Pines Association’s Annual Meeting announced
Saturday’ event provides updates for residents and certifies election results By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (Aug. 6, 2026) The Ocean Pines Association will have its annual meeting on Saturday, Aug. 8, at the Ocean Pines Community Center, where members will receive updates on association business, recognize a community volunteer, and formally certify the results of… Read more »