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Pines committee continues talks on geese controls

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer The Ocean Pines Environment and Natural Assets Committee is considering how to minimize the community’s geese population best but first wants to see if a shoreline restoration project has an impact before officially offering a recommendation. ENAC Chair Patricia Garcia said that the group is having trouble finding vendors who… Read more »

BFC, EMS officials outline need for more town budget funds

Berlin Fire Company-file

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer At a meeting last week, the Berlin Fire Company and Berlin Fire Company Emergency Medical Services outlined their funding amounts for the next budget. For BFC and BFC EMS, the total request for operations and capital will be $1,055,000 for fiscal year 2026 compared to approximately $699,000 included in this… Read more »

Park’s new gazebo celebrated

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer The new gazebo at the Worcester County Veterans Memorial in Ocean Pines was officially opened and dedicated on Monday, Nov. 11, prior to the remembrance park’s 2024 Veterans Day ceremony. Veterans Memorial Foundation President Marie Gilmore was joined by community officials, including Ocean Pines Association General Manager John Viola, the… Read more »

Worcester board approves school system policy tweaks

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer At a meeting this month, the Worcester County Board of Education approved brief changes to school system policies. Regarding the Local Advisory Council for Career and Technical Education, formerly the Advisory Council for Vocational Education, any mention of the term ‘vocational’ was officially replaced with ‘career and technical.’ According to… Read more »

Viola details recent improvement projects; Yacht Club’s bocce courts improved with new carpet, lights for nighttime play

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer Ocean Pines Association officials updated the community on maintenance efforts and ongoing initiatives at the Saturday, Oct. 26, Board of Directors meeting. According to OPA General Manager John Viola, per requests, the bocce ball courts at the Yacht Club were recarpeted, and lights were added. The work was completed in-house… Read more »