(Jan. 29, 2015) When the Ocean Pines Association Budget and Finance Committee began examining the fiscal year 2016 budget this month, several committee members zeroed in on information technology as something needing an upgrade. General Manager Bob Thompson briefed the group on the issue during a meeting at the country club on Jan. 12. “Our… Read more »

(Jan. 29, 2015) The Worcester County Commissioners also discussed the following issues during the Jan. 20 meeting.   Excursion train The commissioners approved funding for the Phase II study of the excursion train proposed to connect Berlin and Snow Hill. This study will offer a detailed business plan and an economic impact analysis that includes… Read more »

(Jan. 29, 2015) Sandpiper Energy converted Berlin infrastructure from propane to natural gas in 2014 and now the company is nearing completion of similar upgrades in West Ocean City. Systems in Ocean Pines, however, remain in limbo as the company and community officials continue to struggle to reach an agreement. “The negotiations are ongoing,” Jim… Read more »

(Jan. 29, 2015) The Noel Community will continue its outreach program this year during the cold winter months. The organization is asking members of the community to open their hearts and share the gift of warmth this Valentine’s Day during its 13th annual gLOVEs drive. The Noel Community is seeking donations of new gloves, hats,… Read more »

(Jan. 29, 2015) While it’s not our biggest or most popular achievement, Ultimate Frisbee is an American sport and as it gains popularity, Americans are in increasing demand to coach, mentor and play. Before the advent of plastic discs, a similar game was played on college campuses as early as 1942, but Wikipedia credits the… Read more »

(Jan. 29, 2015) The Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore is offering grant opportunities through its Community Needs Grant Program and local nonprofit organizations are urged to apply.   The deadline for application submissions is Sunday, Feb. 1, with grants being awarded in mid-October. This grant program has a $5,000 maximum award. These competitive grants… Read more »

(Jan. 29, 2015) AARP is once again offering free tax preparation for this year’s tax season starting Monday, Feb 2 in  Ocean Pines, Ocean City, Snow Hill, Pocomoke and Ocean Pines from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday: Worcester County Library, Ocean Pines Branch, 11107 Cathell Road, Berlin, Md. 21811, 410-208-4014. Call 410-213-1608 for appointment.         … Read more »

(Jan. 29, 2015) The intersection of Route 50 at Hobbs Road (just east of the Salisbury bypass) in Salisbury will be temporarily closed to traffic for multiple 15-minute intervals to enable Delmarva Power to install new power lines on a nearby overhead structure. The temporary lane closures will occur on Friday, Jan. 30, between midnight… Read more »

(Jan. 29, 2015) Motorists who have driven down Ocean Parkway in Ocean Pines during the last several weeks likely have seen the major construction project under way near the north gate. Delaware contractor A-Del Construction Co. continues to work on improvements to wastewater lines along the parkway as part of a $1.6 million project to… Read more »

(Jan. 29, 2015) Coastal Hospice & Palliative Care is offering an introduction and training course for anyone interested in volunteering at the nonprofit organization that serves Dorchester, Somerset, Wicomico and Worcester counties. Coastal Hospice depends on a staff of volunteers to fulfill its mission. Patient volunteers offer comfort and companionship to patients and their families,… Read more »