(Aug. 6, 2015) Find out if grandpa’s coin collection is worth some cash during a free antiques appraisal show hosted by the Ocean Pines Recreation and Parks Department on Thursday, Aug. 6 from 3-4:15 p.m. and 4:30-5:45 p.m. at the Ocean Pines Community Center. Todd Peenstra, a nationally known antiques and art appraiser, will offer… Read more »
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Atlantic General Hospital launches new mobile website
(Aug. 6, 2015) Atlantic General Hospital and Health System launched a new, mobile responsive website last week as part of its continued mission of providing access to quality care, personalized service and education to improve individual and community health. In its 22 years of service to the residents and visitors of Berlin and the surrounding… Read more »
Tech opportunities abound for Reach for the Stars STEM
(Aug. 6, 2015) The Worcester County Economic Development (WCED) Reach for the Stars STEM Camp held recently at The Red Doors Community Center, introduced local children to applications for technology and engineering. Selected by application in March, 28 Worcester students ages 12-15 have participated in computer programming, video game design, constructing submersible robots, creating hovercrafts,… Read more »
Ballots due back next Thursday in Ocean Pines
(July 30, 2015) Members of the Ocean Pines Association have many options when it comes to this year’s board of directors race. Seven candidates are vying for two positions on the board, with the top two vote getters earning three-year terms. Ballots were mailed on July 7, and must be mailed back by next Thursday…. Read more »
Berlin Peach Festival offers delicious glimpse at history
(July 30, 2015) Although the event is just seven years old, the annual Berlin Peach Festival is steeped in tradition, as it celebrates one the first industries to put the town on the map. The historical arm of the event largely centers on J.G. Harrison & Son Nursery, which dates back to the late 1800s…. Read more »
Berlin Ethics Committee OKs Gulyas request
(July 30, 2015) At-large Councilmember Thom Gulyas’ will be allowed to bid on town projects as a vendor, a practice normally forbidden by town code, following a ruling by the Berlin Ethics Committee on Thursday. The ruling came with two stipulations: Gulyas cannot have access to the bids from other vendors, and he cannot have… Read more »
Free antiques appraisal show to be held in OP
(July 30, 2015) Find out if grandpa’s coin collection is worth some cash at a free antiques appraisal show hosted by the Ocean Pines Recreation and Parks Department on Thursday, Aug. 6 from 3-4:15 p.m. and 4:30-5:45 p.m. at the Ocean Pines Community Center. Todd Peenstra, a nationally known antiques and art appraiser, will offer… Read more »
Showdown possible in Ocean Pines as reserve vote looms
(July 30, 2015) Shortly after a July 17 special meeting when three companies made their pitch to perform a reserve study in Ocean Pines, Board President Dave Stevens said a vote was likely during the next regular meeting, on July 30. While that still seems to be the case, several directors hinted there could be… Read more »
‘BLOC’ party planned for new library
(July 30, 2015) Looking to spread a little awareness about its innovative new library, the Worcester County Library Foundation will hold a festival on Saturday, Sept. 26, with live music, guest speakers and activities for the family. The BLOC [Berlin Library Our Community] party runs from 2-6 p.m. at the future site of the library… Read more »
Robotics group ‘T-Wrecks’ make donation to aquatics
(July 30, 2015) During a recent two-day camp at the Red Doors Community Center in Ocean City, Worcester County youth robotics team Titanium Wrecks produced a pair of submersible robots. Last week the team, T-Wrecks for short, donated their creations to Ocean Pines Aquatics. “We built the submersibles through a program of the U.S. Navy… Read more »