OCEAN PINES–The Ocean Pines Aquatics Department will host its sixth annual Swim with Santa event at Ocean Pines’ indoor pool facility.    The event is open to the public and will take place on Saturday, Dec. 14,  from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Sports Core pool located on Cathell Road in Ocean Pines. … Read more »

BERLIN–On Dec. 9 at 2126 hours, a Berlin police officer stopped a vehicle for speeding on US 113 and Burley Street. The driver, Nasser Othman, 30, of Clifton, N.J., was driving a rental vehicle without authorization.  Othman gave conflicting stories of his departure and destination.   The officer saw in plain view four cases of… Read more »

OCEAN PINES—It’s not too late for homeowners to combine their landscaping decorating talent with their holiday spirit for the annual “Light Up the Pines” outdoor holiday display contest, but the deadline to register is Friday, Dec. 13 at 5 p.m. Sixteen homeowners participated in the event last year. The homeowners who register for the competition… Read more »

BERLIN—Baked Dessert Cafe & Gallery is hosting local painter Laura Jenkins as the December artist of the month, including during the Dec. 13 Second Friday Art Stroll. Jenkins is donating 100 percent of the month’s proceeds from sales of her featured oil paintings to the West Ocean City nonprofit organization Diakonia. Jenkins participated in the… Read more »

BERLIN–Are you looking for the perfect gift for that person on your Christmas list who loves to spend time at the beach?  How about a year-long entrance pass to Assateague Island where a stroll along the shore, paddle in the bay, or casting a line of bait is a great way to spend time. The… Read more »

BERLIN–Berlin’s 43rd annual Christmas parade attracted a crowd of several thousand who lined the parade route along Main Street to near capacity on Dec. 5.  A total of 83 groups participated in the parade which was sponsored by the Berlin Main Street, in cooperation with the merchants of Berlin.  The parade is funded through the… Read more »

 OCEAN PINES–The Pine Tones Chorus will present a Christmas Concert at Atlantic United Methodist Church, on Baltimore Avenue and Fourth Street in Ocean City, on Friday, Dec. 13 at 7:30 p.m. The Pine Tones Chorus includes about 60 singers from Ocean Pines, Ocean City and nearby areas. June Todd is the chorus director and Sandra… Read more »

Applications accepted  for SHORE UP! program SHORE UP! Inc. is accepting applications from people who need help paying their home heating bills and electric bills. Residents of either Somerset, Wicomico or Worcester counties who meet state income guidelines may qualify for assistance. To receive help, an individual must complete an Energy Assistance application and provide… Read more »

OCEAN PINES— Salisbury University’s Business, Economic, and Community Outreach Network  (BEACON) program could provide high-tech help to the Ocean Pines Association as it prepares to create its 10-year comprehensive plan by compiling and analyzing computer data to determine the cost benefits of planned facilities. During the Dec. 4 work session, members of the Ocean Pines… Read more »

BERLIN—The Town of Berlin’s first ever Main Street Coordinator will have a rare opportunity to help define the new, multifaceted position, which began Dec. 2, with fresh eyes and an energetic attitude. Megan Houston will report directly to Economic Development Director Michael Day, who said he was thrilled with the choice of Houston. Once she… Read more »