(Feb. 12, 2015) Concerned about increases in the 2016 fiscal year budget request, the Ocean Pines Board of Directors met with officials from the community’s Fire/EMS department last Wednesday. Fire/ EMS Deputy Chief Bill Bounds and Fire Department President Dan Healy briefed the directors about the jump in numbers, up more than $200,000 over the… Read more »

(Feb. 12, 2015) Nearly a year after Berlin took home the “Coolest Small Town” honors, another community not that far away is in the running for the coveted designation by Budget Travel magazine. Chincoteague, Va., which is less than 50 miles away and is home to pony swims, seafood and a seaside culture all its… Read more »

(Feb. 12, 2015) The Atlantic Hotel in Berlin is celebrating its 120th anniversary this year. Since February is the month of romance, love, commitment and commemorative events, guests, visitors, patrons and residents are being asked to submit love letters, stories of romance, as well as weddings and engagements attended and fondly remember that have taken… Read more »

(Feb. 12, 2015) The Berlin mayor and council discussed several issues during a public meeting at town hall on Monday, Feb. 10.   Special event The mayor and council approved Saturday, April 4 as the date of Spring Celebration. The event runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. “It’s called Spring Celebration, but it’s Berlin’s… Read more »

(Feb. 12, 2015) Marty Clarke, vice president of the OPA Board of Directors, took exception with a quote by Parliamentarian Tom Terry in last week’s Bayside Gazette. In a story about the upcoming public meeting on golf, Terry said, “At the end of the day, all the amenities together, after the revenues have been generated,… Read more »

(Feb. 12, 2015) The Ocean Pines Players will host an open house, social and audition opportunity at the Ocean Pines Library on Saturday, Feb. 14, from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The Players will be the featured entertainment at the Berlin Heritage Festival on April 25 and they have more than 30 speaking roles available… Read more »

 (Feb. 12, 2015) The Town of Berlin has held two successful strategic plan meetings over the past two weeks and is receiving suggestions from participants regarding where the town should focus its efforts over the next three years, Mayor Gee Williams said. “The process is going better than I had hoped. Folks are coming to… Read more »

(Feb. 12, 2015) The Ocean Pines Recreation Department will present its second annual CPR Marathon on Friday, Feb. 13. There will be five one-hour sessions offered at the Community Center.   The first session is at 9 a.m. and the last is at 3:15 p.m. The cost is $5. The one-hour sessions will cover CPR… Read more »

(Feb. 12, 2015) Beginning Feb. 13, and each Friday during the rest of the month, Germantown School will host events to celebrate Worcester County and Black History month. The organization’s mission statement is to give the community an opportunity to learn, inspire, explain and research the rich history and culture of the county and the… Read more »

(Feb. 12, 2015) Go Organic Natural Food Grocer in Berlin is converting to a food cooperative. Attend scheduled meetings for an opportunity to invest within the local community. The discussions will include: what is a food co-op?, what will Go Organic’s look like?, what will it take to make it happen and what are the… Read more »