(Feb. 25, 2016) Two years ago, Berlin used the national attention it received from a magazine article in order to rebrand itself using the now-ubiquitous word “cool.” This month, neighboring Snow Hill received a similar, albeit slightly more low-key, write up in Canoe & Kayak magazine, which called it one of the “(Next) Best Paddling… Read more »

(Feb. 25, 2016) The Ocean Pines Association Board of Directors discussed the following items during a public meeting in the administration building on Friday: Park sculpture Resident Jack Levering gave the directors a bird sculpture he helped construct, which he said could replace one that once sat on top a gazebo in Pintail Park. In… Read more »

(Feb. 25, 2016) The sixth annual Snow Hill Oyster Roast returns on Sunday, Feb. 28, from 1-5 p.m. Tickets sold out more than a month ago, but those lucky enough to buy early – or win the ticket raffle hosted by the Snow Hill Chamber of Commerce – will be treated to all-you-can-eat oysters, free… Read more »

(Feb. 25, 2016) Chip Bertino, Worcester County Commissioner for the Ocean Pines district, will hold a Town Meeting on Saturday, March 5 at the Ocean Pines library. The meeting will begin at 10 a.m. Bertino will provide information on issues and developments occurring within the district and the county.   Worcester County State’s Attorney Beau… Read more »

(Feb. 25, 2016) Technical difficulties pushed back the release of the “So, What’s Your Story?” podcast, but, thanks to a few Christmas acquisitions, release of the first episode is expected today, Thursday. Cohosted by Tony Russo and Salt Water Media Founder Stephanie Fowler, the podcast, recorded in the Berlin writer’s shop, will focus on local… Read more »

(Feb. 25, 2016) The Ocean Pines Recreation and Parks Department will once again offer its Quick Start Tennis indoor clinic, an introductory tennis program for children ages 5-7, beginning Friday, Feb. 26 from 6-6:45 p.m. at the Ocean Pines Community Center, located at 235 Ocean Parkway in Ocean Pines.   The four-session clinic will be… Read more »

(Feb. 25, 2016) Chesapeake ghost and graveyard bus tours return this winter with a four-hour experience in Berlin and Ocean City on Saturday, March 5. Tickets cost $32 to ride on a comfortable bus with bathrooms as creator Mindie Burgoyne takes participants to haunted sites and tells stories about local landmarks in northern Worcester County…. Read more »

(Feb. 25, 2016) An attempt to reach a compromise between Cannery Village developer Osprey Properties and residents on Flower Street who want their properties shielded from the new townhome complex by a fence produced no agreement. Andrew Hanson, from Osprey Properties, met with Barry Jarmon and DJ Lockwood last week to discuss the situation, but… Read more »

(Feb. 25, 2016) The Worcester County Commissioners announce the promotion of John Azzolini to the position of Worcester County Economic Development (WCED) deputy director. He will step into his new role with WCED on Feb. 29. Azzolini brings 20 years of experience in the areas of marketing, and planning and zoning to his new position…. Read more »

(Feb. 25, 2016) Sandpiper Energy, a subsidiary of Chesapeake Utilities, will host an information meeting to share plans for converting residents in Ocean Pines from propane to natural gas service. The information meeting will be held at the Ocean Pines Community Center beginning at 6 p.m. on March 10. The forum will feature information stations… Read more »