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Roundabout issue offers two options

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It’s not quite a take-it-or-leave-it proposition, but the State Highway Administration’s proposal to build a roundabout between Ocean Parkway and Route 589 at the North Gate comes close. As well-intentioned as demands for a formal hearing on this proposal might be, no state requirement exists for anything beyond an informational session on a suggested project… Read more »

Berlin All-Star teams going strong

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By Morgan Pilz, Staff Writer (July 18, 2019) The Berlin Little League All-Star teams have done well this season, capturing four district titles and two state championships, and most of the squads are still competing. Major Softball: The Major Softball League team won district and state titles this season and will now compete in the… Read more »

OP introduces new market mascot

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By Morgan Pilz, Staff Writer (July 18, 2019) What’s the local buzz? The Ocean Pines Farmer’s Market in White Horse Park has introduced a new mascot: Buzzy the Honey Bee. Buzzy debuted at the farmer’s market two weeks ago, offering children lollipops, bee facts and fancy dances moves. “Buzzy represents the bee, which is very… Read more »

Motherhood Walk for opioid awareness this Sat. in Berlin

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Josh Kim, Staff Writer (July 19, 2019) In 2018, there were a reported 2,114 opioid-related deaths in Maryland. To raise awareness of this public health crisis, the Grace Center for Maternal and Women’s Health and Worcester Goes Purple will host a Motherhood Walk on Saturday, July 20, to shed light on this issue, and to show… Read more »

Petition could meet standard for referendum

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If it has right name total, annexation will go to vote By Rachel Ravina, Staff Writer (July 18, 2019) Berlin government’s plans to annex a small parcel on the northwest corner of town near Route 50 is now on hold for an undetermined amount of time, as town officials verify the signatures on a petition calling… Read more »

OP Art Hansen Memorial Youth Fishing Contest

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Sara Nickoles, Intern (July 19, 2019) The South Gate Pond in Ocean Pines will be buzzing with young anglers on Saturday, July 20, in anticipation for the 23rd annual Art Hansen Memorial Youth Fishing Contest. Located near the Sports Core Pool on Cathell Road, registration for the event is free and will take place from… Read more »

OP Elections Committee reviews tasks ahead

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By Morgan Pilz, Staff Writer (July 18, 2019) The Ocean Pines Elections Committee still has much work to do for this summer’s board of directors’ election, but at least the ballots and notifications have been mailed. More than 7,600 ballots for the 2019 Ocean Pines Board election were sent this week to voters. Additionally, 768… Read more »

Purnell Crossing project gets PUD change

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By Rachel Ravina, Staff Writer (July 18, 2019) A modification to a planned unit development within a proposed project received unanimous approval from the Berlin Planning Commission during a meeting last Wednesday. Troy Purnell, land owner and town councilman, asked to “modify single-family homes” on a portion of the land. He added he hoped to reduce… Read more »

Berlin BZA approves project variance request

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By Rachel Ravina, Staff Writer (July 18, 2019) The Berlin Board of Zoning Appeals for approved a variance request for a proposed business and residential project on Stevenson Lane in at its meeting last Wednesday. Before start of the hearing, Chairman Joe Moore identified a potential conflict of interest because he’s representing business owner and… Read more »

Berlin Little League teams win several titles

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By Morgan Pilz, Staff Writer (July 11, 2019) Berlin Little League All-Star teams have been successful this season as three district titles and two state championships have been won, thus far. Major Softball: The Major Softball League captured the state championship title on Tuesday, July 9, in Sharpsburg, in a thrilling game against Havre De… Read more »