By Jack Chavez, Staff Writer (April 20, 2023) More state funding is coming to Worcester County to expand access to broadband for rural residents. On April 5, Gov. Wes Moore announced that the state is awarding about $92 million to expand access to around 14,500 households and businesses across the state through the Connect Maryland… Read more »
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OPA directors make good legal decision
If you can’t beat ‘em, join ‘em is what the Ocean Pines Association Board of Directors seemed to say last Saturday when it chose local law firm Ayres, Jenkins, Gordy and Almand to be its new legal advisor. The decision to switch from the Bethesda firm of Lerch, Early & Brewer, which the board went… Read more »
Begin day eating ‘Breakfast Like a King’
By Paul Suplee, MBA, CEC, PC-3 In a panic, I realize that I have slept through my alarm. I’m getting way too old to do this, a standard practice of many teenagers. Yet, here I am, trying to brush my teeth, get dressed and write another installment in my little saga on earth. I consider… Read more »
Letter to the Editor
Size really matters for small towns Editor, Citizens of Berlin, Our Planning Commission is about to revisit the Comprehensive Plan for an update this year, and we are looking for public input. Berlin is under serious development pressure, mostly from outsiders who’s only interest in Berlin is to monetize our small town way of life…. Read more »
Letter to the Editor
Sports Complex not dead yet Editor, Hear Ye! Hear Ye! The Mayor & City Council (M&CC) of Ocean City are hosting the Maryland Stadium Authority for a presentation of the Sports Complex Study. The event will take place at the convention center on Thursday, April 27, 2023 at 1 p.m. As reported on the City… Read more »
Chamber of Commerce and churches get ready for J-1s
By Cindy Hoffman, Staff Writer (April 13, 2023) Summer Work Travel students or J-1’s can be the lifeblood of some of the local businesses during the bustling summer tourism season. More than 2,500 students from numerous countries come to the Ocean City area to work for the summer, and for many, it is their first… Read more »
Protest promised at Sat. board meeting
By Cindy Hoffman, Staff Writer (April 13, 2023) The next Ocean Pines Board of Directors meeting is scheduled for April 15, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Ocean Pines Golf Club. “Do it for Gavin” supporters have announced they plan a protest outside of the board meeting in reaction to OPA President Doug Parks’… Read more »
OP Farmers Market offers produce, crafts all year long
By Cindy Hoffman, Staff Writer (April 13, 2023) It was a chilly start to the spring season of the Ocean Pines Farmers Market at White Horse Park on Saturday, but that did not stop shoppers from coming out to the market in preparation for their Easter celebrations and the coming week. David Bean, the market… Read more »
Daly’s leaving opens third spot in race
By Cindy Hoffman, Staff Writer (April 13, 2023) Three seats are up for grabs in this year’s board of director’s elections, now that board member Frank Daly has announced he will soon be moving to Florida. “We have purchased a home in Florida. I will remain on the board until the transaction closes. Those dates are… Read more »