OCEAN PINES—The vice president of Sandpiper Energy briefed the Ocean Pines Association Board of Directors on what homeowners can expect during the four- to six-year transition period to convert Berlin, Ocean City, Ocean Pines and Snow Hill from propane to natural gas.   OPA President Tom Terry said later a key issue for him was… Read more »

POCOMOKE– The Great Pocomoke Fair kicks off today, Thursday, and will continue Friday and Saturday with activities and exhibits in the southern end of Worcester County. Gloria Smith, treasurer of the fair committee, said approximately 2,500-3,000 people attend the fair and some specific activities attract visitors every year. “The harness racing, antique tractor pull and… Read more »

OCEAN PINES– The Ocean Pines Chamber of Commerce’s 6th annual Flounder Fishing Tournament on Aug. 3 is a relaxing, fun contest where participants can fish from the shore, pier, private boat, flounder party boats or charter boats, really anywhere in Maryland Coastal waters between 7 a.m. and 3 p.m. The tournament excludes the Chesapeake Bay…. Read more »

BERLIN — Downtown merchants turned out in mass at the Monday meeting of the Berlin Town Council to register their discontent with actions by the Historic District Commission to curb the use of sandwich board signs and café tables along Main Street. Joining that dissent were Mayor Gee Williams and Town Administrator Anthony Carson. The… Read more »

BERLIN — The Berlin Planning Commission unanimously voted to grant preliminary approval for the site plan of a 40-lot residential subdivision between Tripoli and Bay Streets, proposed by Main Street Homes at Berlin, during the commission’s May 8 meeting. The development would be adjacent to Route 113. The preliminary approval for the plan, however, was… Read more »

BERLIN — The Berlin Parks Commission at its May 7 meeting discussed plans to hold a mural design contest to replace fading artwork along the racquetball court wall behind the tennis courts in Stephen Decatur Park. According to a proposed application for the contest, the commission would seek original artwork depicting scenes from Berlin. The… Read more »

WEST OCEAN CITY — Wenches loaded with gold, an Animal House run amuck, local philanthropists held captive, oh my! The doubloons could fly when the Sunset Grille is overrun by pirates at the Fifth Annual Pirate Party fundraiser on May 17. All proceeds from the event will be used for Worcester Youth and Family Counseling… Read more »

OCEAN PINES — Members of the Ocean Pines Association Board of Directors are monitoring the permit process, including the dates that permit applications were submitted, to gauge the possible completion time for the Yacht Club pool and marina, Director David Stevens said Tuesday. He chalked up the prediction that the Yacht Club pool replacement would… Read more »

BERLIN – Town Administrator Anthony Carson has resigned his position effective June 30, in order to accept a job as city manager of Painesville, Ohio, just northeast of Cleveland, the Berlin mayor and council announced this week. Carson has been a manager in county and municipal government for 17 years and has more than 20… Read more »

BERLIN — Twenty years ago on May 21, the long and tortuous path to establish a community hospital in Worcester County came to fruition. The opening of Atlantic General Hospital on that Friday saw long-time proponents, political figures, volunteers and business people gather to witness the culmination of years of politicking, planning, fund-raising and, eventually,… Read more »