(May 25, 2017) There are a number of activities to choose from in Berlin, Ocean Pines and Ocean City this Memorial Day weekend, from patriotic ceremonies and light displays to a parade and arts and crafts show. Here are a few events taking place Friday through Memorial Day Monday, May 29: Ocean Pines: •The Worcester… Read more »
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Patty Jean’s Boutique opens up in new spot
(May 25, 2017) Almost a year after she opened Patty Jean’s Boutique on 116 Broad Street in Berlin, owner Megan Cosman opened her new location on 110 North Main Street, last week. The storefront window did not go up until early this week, but Cosman was excited about the move to a busier section of… Read more »
Letters to the Editor
Kiwanis celebrate club’s anniversary Editor, When James Grimm moved to Ocean Pines in 1979, he brought with him the pleasant memory of having belonged to a Kiwanis Club in Baltimore. As he made friends in his new community, he promoted the idea of forming a Kiwanis Club in Ocean Pines. That idea came to fruition… Read more »
Ocean Pines Board has to hold Hill accountable
No matter the right or wrong of it or who says what, Ocean Pines has a real mess on its hands, as senior management continues to leave the association’s employ. With the recent resignation of Chief Financial Officer Mary Bosack, allegedly because of work conditions, it’s obvious that something isn’t right and that the board… Read more »
Community Briefs
Contest winner Kayden Boecker, the Ocean City-Berlin Optimist Club’s gold medal winner, was the overall winner of the 2017 Maryland/ Southern Delaware District competition, held April 29-30 in Ocean City. He will receive a $2,500 scholarship for his accomplishment. He was also selected by the total judges scores to represent the Maryland District at the… Read more »
Women’s charity donates $3,400 to CRICKET Center
(May 25, 2017) Members of the 100+ Women Who Care on the Shore charity have donated $3,400 to the CRICKET Center, a child advocacy center in Berlin. “We are fully accredited by the National Children’s Alliance and are mandated to provide a multi-disciplinary team response for each case of child abuse in Worcester County,” said… Read more »
Groundbreaking for Berlin library slated for June 6
(May 25, 2017) The Worcester County Commissioners invite the public and members of the press to join them and the Library Board of Trustees to the groundbreaking ceremony for the new Berlin Branch Library. County and state officials will break ground at the site, on Harrison Avenue in Berlin, on Tuesday, June 6 at 1:30… Read more »
Purnell Museum intends to reprint 85-year-old book
(May 25, 2017) The Julia A. Purnell Museum is hoping to publish a recently uncovered handmade children’s book produced by its first archivist, Julia Hartman Shockley, for her daughter, Rebecca Mae Shockley, in 1932. Purnell Museum Executive Director Dr. Cindy Byrd said the 85-year-old manuscript, “In Make-Believe Land,” was donated in April after a resident… Read more »
Author releases poetry collection
(May 25, 2017) Berlin native Ashley Cuffee, also known as “Ash’iz ‘Tha Rebirth,” recently released a new collection of poetry through Salt Water Media. “A Piece of Me Brings Peace to Me” was released on May 12. The 31-year-old Cuffee is pursuing an associate’s degree in general studies from Wor-Wic, with the goal of earning… Read more »
Town Center Antiques turns 20; celebrations coming up
(May 25, 2017) Town Center Antiques, which includes three locations in downtown Berlin, is celebrating 20 years in business. A host of activities are planned, including a ribbon cutting ceremony with Berlin Mayor Gee Williams – and light hors d’oeuvres and spirits – on June 7, and an “Antique Road Show” at the Atlantic Hotel… Read more »