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Good narrative needs more open approach
Weary of the negative news stories that arise from time to time, some Ocean Pines Association leaders believe accentuating the positive can be achieved by exerting more control over the information that’s being reported. In public relations circles, they call this “controlling the narrative,” which means telling the story the way you want it told… Read more »
Letter to the Editor
Bikers Without Borders food drive successful Editor, The Bikers Without Borders Foundation was overwhelmed with the outpouring of love and support from the community at the second annual Food Drive, held April 2 at Food Lion, Ocean Pines. Food and monetary donations were received from many local residents as well as several friends of the… Read more »
Berlin Fire Company seeks budget dollars to hire staff
By Greg Ellison (April 7, 2022) Looking to address general cost increases and hire two additional staff, Berlin Fire Company leadership presented its FY23 budget request to the mayor and Town Council on Monday. Berlin Fire President Dave Fitzgerald teamed with Fire Chief R.J. Rhode to complete the allocation requests. “We just finished last night,”… Read more »
Burgers topped with Kimchi, Korean mayo
By Paul Suplee, MBA, CEC, PC-3 I love the fact that my chefs (one in each restaurant) get the chance to play with their food. I prefer to allow them to shine and reflect themselves in the specials. As this business is nothing if not based on consistency, I have to maintain certain recipes and… Read more »
OP Fire gets state aid for big project
Officials say South Station needs $7 million rebuild By Greg Ellison (April 7, 2022) After securing $1.35 million in state funding, Ocean Pines Fire Department officials are looking to rebuild the four-decade old South Station for approximately $7 million, with the community on the hook for about half the tab. Ocean Pines Fire Department President… Read more »
Auxer creates ‘Berlin Love Locks’ to mark memories
By Greg Ellison (April 7, 2022) Hoping to spread positivity and warm memories, blown-glass artisan Jeff Auxer referenced visions from Italy to create “Berlin Love Locks,” a trio of large gate-like panels outside his studio and gallery on Jefferson Street. “Love Locks,” a long popular romantic tradition for couples in Europe and elsewhere, are padlocks… Read more »
Letter to the Editor
Supports Lakernick joining committee Editor, After reading the Opinion titled “Board majority silent, but its dislike is clear” I wanted to share my perspective on the subject. As a former member of the OPA board and the association’s secretary, I understand how important it is to have a clear knowledge of the OPA governing documents…. Read more »
Pines Election Committee preps for pending board contest
By Greg Ellison (April 7, 2022) In addition to testing new equipment and reviewing the ballot design, the Ocean Pines Election Committee last week produced candidate forum questions for this summer’s board of directors election. Three seats are open this year. They are now held by Director Larry Perrone, who was elected to a first… Read more »
Letter to the Editor
Banning books thwarts students Editor, In response to the article, “Worcester Schools Work on Solutions for Book Concerns,” Bayside Gazette March 31, the same citizens, it should be noted, complain at Board of Ed meetings each month without remaining to witness the process and discussion of solutions. As covered in the article, Jennifer Sills, Coordinator… Read more »