(Sept. 24, 2015) Enter furry friends in the “Pup of the Pines” photo contest, sponsored by the Ocean Pines Recreation and Parks Department. The contest runs through Oct. 1. The winner of the contest will be named “Pup of the Pines” at the Ocean Pines Halloween celebration on Oct. 31 and will receive a free… Read more »

(Sept. 24, 2015) To launch its capital campaign to help pay for the new Berlin library, the Worcester County Library Foundation will lost a “BLOC” party on Saturday from 2-6 p.m. Shorthand for Berlin Library, Our Community, the BLOC party will provide many in Berlin with their first glimpse of the new location, at the… Read more »

(Sept. 24, 2015) Shamrock Realty Group, Inc., an independent and locally-owned Berlin real estate brokerage, has relocated to a highly visible Racetrack Road address that carries a long history in the Ocean Pines real estate business dating back to the 1970’s. Gary James, the founder and president of Shamrock Realty, along with Pam Wadler, company… Read more »

(Sept. 24, 2015) Worcester County Commissioners and Volunteer Services Manager Kelly Brinkley recently recognized seven individuals and four groups during the annual Volunteer Spirit of Worcester County Awards dinner ceremony at the Atlantic Hotel in Berlin. Volunteers were nominated by their peers in one of four “star” categories: youth, individual, faith-based and nonprofit volunteer program…. Read more »

(Sept. 24, 2015) One of Ocean City’s favorite events kicks off today, Thursday, with locals and visitors bidding farewell to summer and welcoming fall with four days of arts and crafts, live entertainment, food and family fun. The 41st annual Sunfest festival takes place in the inlet parking lot under large tents with more than… Read more »

(Sept. 24, 2015) The Jesse Klump Memorial Fund, in partnership with the Worcester County Health Department, is proud to present “Project 22,” a feature-length, critically-acclaimed film that brings to light the problem of suicide among military veterans. This film, created by two battle-scarred Marines, is available for screening at no cost to local sponsoring organizations…. Read more »

(Sept. 24, 2015) On Saturday, Sept. 26 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. the Berlin Police Department and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) will give the public its 10th opportunity in five years to prevent pill abuse and theft by ridding their homes of potentially dangerous expired, unused and unwanted prescription drugs. Bring pills for… Read more »

(Sept. 24, 2015) The Ocean Pines Recreation and Parks Department will offer several free health-related seminars this fall at the Ocean Pines Community Center, located at 235 Ocean Parkway in Ocean Pines. On Tuesday, Sept. 29 at 9 a.m., Atlantic General Hospital’s Ann Waples will present “Keeping Your Heart Happy & Healthy.” Waples, a registered… Read more »

(Sept. 10, 2015) A trial date has been set for the civil case of Zackary Tyndall versus the Berlin Fire Company, for Jan. 11-22 at U.S. District Court in Baltimore. In July, U.S. District Court Judge Ellen Lipton Hollander denied the Fire Company’s motion for a partial summary judgment. Tyndall, a former fire company employee,… Read more »

(Sept. 10, 2015) Details were sparse on the specifics, but the Casino at Ocean Downs on Tuesday began work on an expansion project, the purpose of which remains undefined. General Manager Joe Cavilla confirmed the work was under way. “The foundation for the expansion building construction did start this morning,” he said Tuesday. “It is… Read more »