BERLIN — Friday night, North Main Street will serve as a racetrack for an assortment of zany hand-made racers to be driven by representatives of local businesses during the traditional The Berlin Bathtub Races. The 21st annual Berlin Bathtub Races, which is free for spectators, will begin at 6 p.m. with a parade featuring each… Read more »
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OPA Board candidates state their positions on key matters
Bayside Gazette sits down with OPA Board candidates for a question and answer session. MARK VENIT What do you believe is the most important single issue facing Ocean Pines? The paramount issue is whether the OPA should continue its current level of annual spending on operations, and spending another $8 to $10 million or more… Read more »
Fatal scooter accident after Showell Park fireworks show
OCEAN PINES — Ocean Pines Police are still unsure what caused a Brooklyn Park, Md. man to steer his scooter from Ocean Parkway and into a tree on July 4. Around 9:18 p.m., a motor scooter operated by David Allan Biggs, 50, left the roadway at the intersection of Ocean Parkway and Breezeway Lane, and… Read more »
Larry Edgar Gears
BERLIN — Larry Edgar Gears passed away Monday, July 9, 2012, at Coastal Hospice at the Lake in Salisbury. Born in Chestertown, he was the son of the late James T. Gears, Jr. and Margaret Morris Gears. Mr. Gears was a graduate of Chestertown High School, Towson State University and Washington College, where he earned… Read more »
Arthur Dorsey LaPole
BERLIN — Arthur Dorsey LaPole, 85, of West Ocean City passed away Sunday, July 8, 2012, at Coastal Hospice at the Lake in Salisbury. Born in Catonsville, Md., he was the son of Charles LaPole and Irene Burall. He was preceeded in death by his wife and lifelong partner, Esther. Mr. LaPole was a hardworking,… Read more »
Rick J. Trojan Jr.
SALISBURY — Frederick “Rick” Jacob Trojan Jr., 65, died Monday, July 2, 2012, at his home in Salisbury. Born in Berlin, he was the son of the late Frederick J. Trojan Sr. and Elizabeth Mumford Trojan Shockley. He is survived by his wife, Gloria Jean Holland Trojan; a son, Shawn Frederick Trojan; a daughter, Lori… Read more »
Anthony J. Trevisonno
OCEAN CITY — Anthony Joseph “Tony” Trevisonno, 56, died Wednesday, June 27, 2012, at his home in Ocean City. Born in Dundalk, Md., he was the son of Michael A. Tresvisonno, and the late Catherine Zenalotti Trevisonno. He leaves behind his dear friend, Lucy Ann Sydnor. Tony had worked as a construction supervisor. Cremation followed his… Read more »
Tuna prices on rise; try fresh from Atlantic
Tuna, tuna everywhere, nor any a bite to eat Or so goes a poor variation of the fabled ancient mariner as I try to get ready for this week’s rendition of food fears. There is a slight problem with tuna in this day and age. If you haven’t noticed, tuna (steak and loin) is either… Read more »
Historic church to add new auxiliary building to grounds
SHOWELL — Historic St. Martin’s Church, which has provided a number of services to the area since its construction in 1756, will soon feature a new auxiliary building to better service functions held at the landmark. After receiving two grants throughout the past three weeks, the St. Martin’s Church Foundation, which oversees all church involvements,… Read more »
Ocean Pines represents Maryland in recycling contest
OCEAN PINES — Starting this week, all recycled materials collected by Waste Management in Ocean Pines can earn retail discounts for eco-friendly residents and gives the community a chance to win a $100,000 grant from SC Johnson to use on a community project. During the inaugural SC Johnson Green Choice Recycling Challenge, Ocean Pines is… Read more »