(Dec. 7, 2017) The winner of the Ocean Pines Recreation and Parks Department’s third annual “Pup of the Pines” photo contest is Bruce, a 90-pound golden retriever. He received the greatest number of votes from attendees at the Ocean Pines Halloween fall festival on Oct. 28. He was recognized as the winner during the community’s… Read more »
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Pocomoke makes strides
As officials from most population centers know, development goes where the sewer flows. The grandest plans, no matter how well refined or well financed they might be, are nothing but scrap paper if sewer and water service aren’t available — or affordable. The latter can be a major problem, as Pocomoke City Manager Bobby Cowger… Read more »
Hazardous Waste Collection Day
(Nov. 30, 2017) The Worcester County Public Works Recycling Division will host Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day on Saturday, Dec. 2 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Showell Elementary School on Route 589 (Racetrack Road). Household hazardous waste and computers/laptops may be dropped off, but no other electronics will be accepted. Household hazardous waste… Read more »
Ocean Pines Players to perform
(Nov. 30, 2017) The Ocean Pines Players welcome all to usher in the Christmas season by watching the group spoof time-honored holiday traditions. The play by Michael Carlton, Jim FitzGerald and John K. Alvarez, with original music by Will Knapp, will be performed as an interactive dramatic reading. The energetic cast offers alternative interpretations of… Read more »
Berlin artists open studios for tours, Saturday
By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (Nov. 30, 2017) Sixteen local painters, sculptors, printmakers, authors and metal workers will open their doors during the second annual Artist’s Holiday Studio Tours this Saturday from 1-6 p.m. in Berlin. “The studio tour is something that I personally have wanted to put together for several years now,” said Heather… Read more »
Kiwanis Club collects toys
(Nov. 30, 2017) Kiwanis Club of Ocean Pines-Ocean City is presenting its annual Christmas Toy Drive, collecting new unwrapped toys until Dec. 6 to be delivered to Worcester GOLD (Giving Other Lives Dignity) Inc. for distribution. Kiwanis is purchasing some toys and its members are donating others. If anyone from the community wants to contribute… Read more »
Plenty of holiday fun for all in Pines
(Nov. 30, 2017) Santa’s House will be open for visits on Saturdays, Dec. 2, 9 and 23 from 4-7 p.m. Children are encouraged to write a letter to Santa with their holiday wishes in Ocean Pines. Those letters can be delivered to Santa’s special mailbox located inside the Ocean Pines Community Center, at 235 Ocean… Read more »
When ignorance was bliss
The shame is that the Oasis pool in Ocean Pines might have gone on operating as an adults-only facility for another 30 years if the board of directors hadn’t been made aware that the exclusion of children violated the Fair Housing Act. Even then, if the Ocean Pines Association were to be cited at some… Read more »
New-look parade coming to Berlin downtown, Dec. 7
By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (Nov. 30, 2017) Eighty-five entries, from school bands to local businesses, nonprofits and political leaders, will make their way down Berlin Main Street during the 47th annual Christmas Parade next Thursday starting at 7 p.m. Ivy Wells, Berlin Economic and Community Development director, said the parade route has been reversed… Read more »
Snow Hill tree lighting starts season of holiday happenings
By Greg Ellison, Staff Writer (Nov. 30, 2017) With the calendar turning to December and young imaginations conjuring visions of elves and reindeer, Snow Hill will provide an array of family friendly holiday activities throughout the month, beginning with the 8th annual Christmas Tree Lighting today, Thursday, at 5:30 p.m. in Byrd Park. Trish Goodsell,… Read more »