(July 16, 2015) Ballots in this summer’s Ocean Pines Association election were mailed a week late, following the discovery of a layout error with the candidate questionnaire in the Ocean Pines Association’s quarterly newsletter. Originally, ballots were to be mailed last Tuesday, but because of the mistake, the association included a corrected version of the… Read more »

(July 16, 2015) The Berlin mayor and council took the following action during a public meeting at Town Hall on Monday.   Façade grant The council unanimously voted to continue the Façade Improvement Program, in partnership with the state’s Department of Housing and Community Development, for the fifth consecutive year. The program offers matching grants,… Read more »

(July 16, 2015) With the county planning office and commissioners before him and the technical review committee plus the Ocean Pines Association behind him, Marvin Steen is getting anxious to deliver his new 30-unit development in Ocean Pines. “This is the first new project in years,” Steen said. “People are anxious to see something new.”… Read more »

(July 16, 2015) The Ocean Pines Angler’s Club will present its annual Art Hansen Memorial Youth Fishing Contest Saturday at the South Gate Pond, near the Sports Core Pool, on Cathell Road. The event, now in its 19th year, will take place from 9-10:30 a.m. Registration will begin a half hour earlier, at 8:30. Kids… Read more »

(July 16, 2015) Following a short stint of soft openings, new West Ocean City eatery Fat Fish officially opened to the public on Tuesday, July 7. The “all organic” restaurant offers starters, including wings, as well as salads, sandwiches, burgers and “beach burritos.” “We wanted to do something where it’s not really touristy, where we… Read more »

(July 16, 2015) The Ocean Pines Youth Theater awarded $4,400 in college and arts camp scholarships this year to local students. Each of the six college scholarships was awarded to a graduating senior who has participated in The Ocean Pines Youth Theater productions and is pursing a college major or minor in a performing arts… Read more »

(July 16, 2015) As visitors tour nine supposedly haunted properties and a graveyard in Berlin, their guides on the Chesapeake Ghost Walk tell tales about deceased residents who continue to be spotted years after they died. “Berlin is the only town where we have walking dead,” said Mindie Burgoyne, Chesapeake Ghost Walk researcher and creator…. Read more »

(July 16, 2015) The Worcester County Humane Society will be holding adoption events, “The Cat Days of Summer” at Walmart in Berlin from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the following Saturdays over the summer: July 18, 25, Aug. 1, 15, 22 and also Sunday, July 26. There will also be some additional Saturdays in… Read more »

(July 16, 2015) The Julia A. Purnell Museum has just begun its most popular summer offering for children: a series of heritage arts activities where youngsters will learn about the area’s history through hands-on projects. The activities are offered every Wednesday through Aug. 12 from 1-3 pm. Throughout the summer, participants will create handmade Victorian… Read more »

(July 16, 2015) The Ocean Pines Boat Club will present its annual boat parade, Saturday, July 25. Participants do not need to be a member of the club to join the parade, which will begin and end at the Swim and Racquet Club, on Seabreeze Road in North Ocean Pines. Boats will line up at… Read more »