(Feb. 5, 2015) More than 50 people attended the first in a series of strategic planning meetings gauging public interest for future projects in Berlin on Thursday, Jan. 29. Held at the multipurpose building on Flower Street, the meeting drew town and county officials, as well as dozens of Berlin residents. “This is an opportunity… Read more »

(Feb. 5, 2015) Not to be confused with West Ocean City’s famous “Death by Chocolate” scavenger hunt, the shops and restaurants in Berlin are teaming up for a pre-Valentine’s Day event that includes a number of sales and free samples in a collaborative effort. The first “Indulge in Berlin” coincides with the 2nd Friday art… Read more »

​(Feb. 5, 2015) Each month the Ocean Pines Library has a different combination of artists display their work. Patrons and visitors to the library have the opportunity to see artwork by several local artists throughout the year. ​The months of February and March will feature a grandmother/granddaughter team from Ocean Pines who often paint together…. Read more »

(Feb. 5, 2015) Maryland Coastal Bays Program is hosting a volunteer fair and happy hour, Tuesday, Feb. 10 at the West OC Bottle Shop on Route 50 from 5–7 p.m. MCBP as well as several other non-profit groups including Assateague Coastal Trust, Berlin Library Garden Project, Lower Shore Land Trust, Ocean City Surf Club and… Read more »

(Feb. 5, 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. 5, 2015) Several free educational seminars are being offered in Ocean Pines.   Those looking ahead to retirement and beyond should make plans to attend a “Getting Your Affairs in Order” seminar on Wednesday, Feb. 11 from 1-2 p.m. at the Ocean Pines Community Center, located at 235 Ocean Parkway.  Professional senior advisor Robbin… Read more »

(Feb. 5, 2015) The Ocean Pines Chamber of Commerce will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday, Feb. 12 at 5 p.m. to commemorate the 10th anniversary of DeNovo’s Trattoria. Located just inside the South Gate of Ocean Pines, DeNovo’s Trattoria is in the Manklin Creek Station Shopping Center, 11310 Manklin Creek Road. Opening their doors… Read more »

(Feb. 5, 2015) Pet lovers have the opportunity to see their pets immortalized in art during “Pet Portrait Saturday” at the Ocean City Center for the Arts. The event will take place on Saturday, Feb. 7, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the art center on 94th Street in Ocean City. Half the proceeds… Read more »

(Jan. 29, 2015) At least 30 cars and three businesses were spray painted during a vandalism spree in downtown Berlin late Sunday evening. By Monday morning, several cars still parked behind shops on Pitts Street were marked with multicolored graffiti, ranging from painted door handles to vulgar images and coarse, racist language, to diagonal lines… Read more »

(Jan. 29, 2015) Day one of the budget meetings of the OPA Board of Directors went relatively smoothly, as the board got its first crack at the $10.9 million proposal during a meeting at the yacht club on Monday, Jan. 26. Talks heated up on Tuesday, as the issue of reserves ratcheted up tensions between… Read more »