No one can blame the neighboring property owners and residents for opposing the prospect of a Microtel motel on Route 113 near Franklin Avenue. They have legitimate reasons: the traffic, strangers in their midst, the fear of a changing neighborhood, and generations of resentment about being viewed as a repository for things not wanted elsewhere…. Read more »
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Ocean Pines gearing up for spring with array of events, offerings
From breakfast with the Easter Bunny to Easter Magic at the farmers market, the next two weeks in Ocean Pines are packed full of festive springtime events.
Ocean City, Worcester County officials continue opposing offshore wind legislation
Local officials have voiced fresh opposition to legislation that would facilitate the evaluation and approval of revised offshore wind projects off the area coast.
Ocean Pines customers exempt from flush fee once again
Ocean Pines sanitary sewer customers could see savings on their water and sewer bills this year after Maryland Department of the Environment officials granted a request to exempt the utility from a flush fee.
Police escort organized to celebrate Berlin Intermediate student’s 11th birthday
Berlin Intermediate School fifth-grader Conor Pellinger arrived at school with a police escort on March 15 for a celebration of his 11th birthday with fellow students and local law enforcement officials.
Berlin Spring Celebration set March 30
The annual Berlin Spring Celebration is set for 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., March 30, downtown.
Proposed Microtel in Berlin draws opposition
Berlin planning commissioners told developers planning a Microtel Hotel on the east side of Route 113 on March 13 that they need to make architectural improvements to build it in town.
Berlin Planning Commission discussing proposed Wawa March 27
The Berlin Planning Commission is set to discuss proposed plans for a Wawa convenience store store at the intersection of North Main Street and Route 50 at a meeting on March 27.
Ocean Pines Association hires new racquet sports director
The Ocean Pines Association has named veteran area tennis coach Terry Underkoffler as the new director of racquet sports. Veteran coach Terry Underkoffler took over March 15 By Tara Fischer, Staff Writer Terry Underkoffler, a tennis coach from Ocean Pines and Worcester Preparatory School, has been named the new director of racquet sports for the… Read more »
Ocean Pines smoke testing set March 21-26
Members of the Worcester County Public Works Water and Wastewater Division will conduct smoke testing of the sanitary sewer system March 21-26 in Ocean Pines.