Berlin, Ocean Pines News Worcester County Bayside Gazette
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 »
Maintaining that delicate balance between want, need and have is the primary assignment of elected officials, even though every one of them is likely to list this obligation as the most troubling. Although holding office does have its rewards — a little bit of prestige, public recognition and influence — all that goes out the… Read more »
By Jack Chavez, Staff Writer (April 6, 2023) Stephen Decatur Park looks like the most likely candidate for a skate park after developer Spohn Ranch recommended it over Dr. William Henry Park in a report it released to We Heart Berlin last week. “It feels incredible to finally have some professional eyes on Berlin from… Read more »