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Fiddlers will bow in Berlin this weekend

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Banjo, guitar players will share stage during town’s 29th annual convention By Greg Ellison (Sept. 23, 2021) After taking a pause in 2020, the annual Fiddler’s Convention returns to downtown Berlin this Friday through Sunday. Berlin Chamber of Commerce Deputy Director Steve Frene said the 29th year of the musical extravaganza will see a few… Read more »

Suspicious packages found in Berlin prove to be harmless bags of dirt

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By Greg Ellison (Sept. 23, 2021) Suspicious containers spotted by Berlin Public Works crews in Stephen Decatur Park last Thursday were declared harmless by emergency responders who were called to the scene to investigate. According to a release issued by the Berlin Police Department, the incident began just prior to 1 p.m. on Sept. 16… Read more »

Horn requests alternatives to turf grass pitch

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By Greg Ellison (Sept. 23, 2021) Although a comparison of geese control methods was requested, the Ocean Pines Board last Wednesday considered a proposal to test a patented form of turf grass to deter wildlife around ponds by the North and South Gates. Director Tom Janasek, who serves as liaison for the Environmental & Natural… Read more »

OP Communications Committee talks videos, surveys

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By Greg Ellison (Sept 23, 2021) In addition to tossing out ideas for future video projects last week, the Ocean Pines Communications Committee discussed the residents survey and a “History Panel,” event slated for next month. Committee members reviewed details for a “History Panel” live discussion being held at the Ocean Pines Community Center on… Read more »

OP GM updates projects, amenity revenues

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By Greg Ellison (Sept. 23, 2021) With autumn about to just arrive last Wednesday, Ocean Pines Association General Manager John Viola provided updates on amenity performance and projects during the Board of Directors meetings. Starting with the Manklin Meadows Racquet Center, Viola said work to paint new lines on pickleball courts has been authorized. The… Read more »

OP Bylaws reviews updates, annual report

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By Greg Ellison (Sept. 23, 2021) The Ocean Pines Bylaws and Resolutions Committee last Friday updated information compiled for an associated work group and prepped for its annual report to the board of directors. Committee Chairman Jim Trummel said status and summary reports are nearly complete and ready to be forwarded to the bylaws review… Read more »

Directors OK county plan for irrigation

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Project will use treated    effluent on OP Golf Course By Greg Ellison (Sept. 23, 2021) The Worcester County Commissioners got what they wanted from the Ocean Pines Board of Directors last Wednesday — unanimous support for a county plan to convert the Ocean Pines Golf Course irrigation system to one that sprays treated wastewater instead…. Read more »

Pines moves forward with T-docks purchase

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By Greg Ellison (Sept. 23, 2021) The Ocean Pines Board of Directors authorized spending roughly $85,000 to build and install two T-docks at Mumford’s Marina during its meeting last Wednesday. General Manager John Viola said permits had been issued for a proposed pair of aluminum T-docks that would be in place by next May. The… Read more »

Plein Air events hits Worcester on Sept. 20

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By Greg Ellison (Sept. 16, 2021) Worcester County will be invaded by a wealth of creative types for the plein air event, “Paint Worcester County,” which runs from Sept. 20-24. The Worcester County Arts Council is sponsoring the artistic competition, which is a reimagined version of its “Paint Berlin,” shindigs. Worcester County Arts Council Board… Read more »

Berlin Council OKs events, new committee

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By Greg Ellison Beautification Committee during its meeting on Monday. Local nonprofits Hope4Recovery and Worcester Goes Purple received the go-ahead to hold a 5K run on Dec. 4 from 9 a.m. to noon. Patricia Ottey with Hope4Recovery said the agencies are putting together a “family fun” 5K run that begins and ends in front of… Read more »