Berlin, Ocean Pines News Worcester County Bayside Gazette
(April 6, 2023) Hop on over to one of the many Easter activities in Ocean Pines, Berlin and Ocean City this weekend. Whether it’s an egg hunt, meeting the Easter Bunny, arts and crafts or face painting, there’s an activity for everyone this Easter season. Ocean Pines: White Horse Park will be the site for… Read more »
By Cindy Hoffman, Staff Writer (April 6,2023) Worcester County residents are rallying around a Newark couple who lost everything in a house fire last Wednesday. Jacki and Jeff Martin, who had lived in their home for nearly 30 years, not only lost their home and their belongings, but more than 20 pets. A devoted animal… Read more »
By Cindy Hoffman, Staff Writer (April 6, 2023) Ocean Pines has 10 miles of water trails that are readily accessible from the community. Laura Scharle, who lives in the Pines, is familiar with every one of them. She created an interactive map of these trails for Ocean Pines, which sits on the website at https://www.oceanpines…. Read more »
By Cindy Hoffman, Staff Writer (April 6, 2023) Spring is in the air, and that means it’s mating season for foxes, so don’t be surprised to see a few running around Ocean Pines looking for a date. According to Maryland DNR, the ideal red fox habitat includes a mix of open fields (or beaches) small… Read more »
By Hunter Hine, Staff Writer (April 6, 2023) The Eastern Shore T1 Diabetic Support Foundation is awarding scholarships to students battling the disease for the third year. EST1DSF is a non-medical family support group focused on children with Type 1 diabetes. It covers affected families across Wicomico, Worcester, Somerset and Sussex counties, said Foundation Founder… Read more »
By Hunter Hine, Staff Writer (April 6, 2023) The Maryland Department of General Services and Maryland State Police are hosting the ground-breaking ceremony for Berlin Barrack V’s reconstruction, tomorrow at 11 a.m. The project actually began Jan. 17, said Barrack V Commander Lt. Earl Starner. The Department of General Services contracted the $26.8 million project… Read more »
By Hunter Hine, Staff Writer (April 6, 2023) Caprichos Books, a new bookstore on Manklin Creek Road in Ocean Pines, held its grand opening on March 25. Owner Elizabeth Decker also wrapped Caprichos’ birthday party into the occasion since the business has been in operation for five years. A potato-themed book party celebrating “Lord of… Read more »
By Hunter Hine, Staff Writer (April 6, 2023) As warm weather approaches and brings with it the boating season, many operators of vessels might be wondering where to go to learn the basics. The Ocean City Coast Guard Auxiliary is offering a Maryland Safe Boating Course at the Ocean Pines Library, April 11-13. Each night’s… Read more »
Cartoon by Jim Adcock
By Paul Suplee, MBA, CEC, PC-3 What a wild week this has been, and no, your eyes do not deceive you. That is indeed a picture of chocolate bark adorned with roasted, edible insects. Out of all these articles over the years, I have never written about this particular topic, and until six weeks ago,… Read more »