By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (Aug. 14, 2025) Ocean Pines’ annual haunted house volunteers were recognized this past week with the Sam Wilkinson Award, an honor given each year to an individual or team that lends a helping hand to community-wide efforts. On Saturday, Aug. 9, at the neighborhood’s annual membership meeting, the crew responsible… Read more »
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Incumbents return, fire station referendum passes
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (Aug. 14, 2025) For the Ocean Pines Association, the board of directors will remain as is, as incumbents Monica Rakowski, Steve Jacobs, and Stuart Lakernick secured the most votes in this year’s election. In OPA’s 2025 Board of Directors election, four residents campaigned for the governing body’s three open seats…. Read more »
Route 589 property rezoned for new homes
By Brian Shane Staff Writer (Aug. 14, 2025) A new site plan for a mixed-use, multi-family development project along the Route 589 corridor could be in the works after Worcester County officials rezoned a 23-acre property from commercial to residential. Attorney Hugh Cropper told the County Commissioners last Tuesday that the R-3 Multifamily Residential zoning… Read more »
Golf tourneys planned at Ocean Pines club
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (Aug. 14, 2025) This summer and fall, tournaments will be held at the Ocean Pines Golf Club to benefit local charities and outreach programs. First up on the community’s golf docket is the 18th annual Ernie Stiles’ Memorial Bavarian Hops Golf Classic, sponsored by the Ocean Pines Golf Members’ Council…. Read more »
Live music events coming to Berlin’s downtown this week
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer This Sunday, Berlin will be filled with live music and family-friendly community events. On Sunday, Aug. 10, in addition to the weekly farmers’ market, this time accompanied by a live cooking competition, the municipality will host a variety of summer events for residents and visitors alike. First up is the… Read more »
Yacht club offering cruises to Seacrets; Touch of Italy announces other planned improvements such as outdoor kitchen
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer Improvements and new partnerships are coming to the Ocean Pines food and beverage service, including a party boat experience from the community’s Yacht Club to Seacrets in Ocean City. Since this spring, restaurant group Touch of Italy (TOI) has been the operator of the Ocean Pines Association’s food and beverage… Read more »
Chefs tie on aprons at Berlin Farmers Market for big-time chance
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer A handful of local chefs will compete at the Berlin Farmers Market this Sunday for a chance to attend 2025’s World Food Championships. This week, on Aug. 10, Berlin chefs will compete in a Guy’s Grocery Games-style competition at the town’s farmers market. The winner will receive a “golden ticket,”… Read more »
Goal of cell tower to aid congestion, boost reliability for OP community
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer A potential cell phone tower in Ocean Pines could benefit the majority of residents, with equipment redirection and small cell towers serving as supplementary support toward more reliability. Last week, representatives from Milestone Towers, a cell tower building company, and Verizon Wireless hosted a question-and-answer-style town hall for Ocean Pines… Read more »
Peach Festival to celebrate its 18th year on Saturday
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (July 31, 2o25) Berlin’s annual Peach Festival is back this weekend for its 18th year with vendors, games, and sweet treats inspired by the fruit that was once an economic and cultural staple in the town. Berlin’s Peach Festival, sponsored by the Calvin B. Taylor House Museum and held on… Read more »
Ocean Pines Golf Club gets recognized for improvement
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (July 31, 2025) Ocean Pines Golf Club is a destination activity on the Eastern Shore, according to an annual online poll conducted by OceanCity.com. The Ocean Pines Association’s golf course was named as a 2025 winner in a Best of Ocean City poll open to locals and visitors for voting…. Read more »