(July 27, 2017) The Friends of the Ocean Pines Library is celebrating its 17th year and for the 2017 sale, buyers will find fiction novels, arranged in alphabetical order by author, sports book, biographies as well as audio books, CDs and DVDs, cookbooks, gardening and nature books, coffee table books, book sets and humor and… Read more »
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Letters to the Editor
‘Doug Parks and the current mess’ Editor, The candidate forum on July 22 provided those in attendance, and those watching at home, something that has been missing – a ray of hope out of the political mess created by the ongoing feud between Directors Slobodan Trendic and Brett Hill. Director Doug Parks, the only Board… Read more »
Voters’ buyer’s remorse
Not to be redundant, as we seem to write a similar editorial each year going into Ocean Pines elections, but it is always with the hope the incoming board members will remember their campaign promises once they take their seats at the table. Elections of late, unfortunately, have brought a winner-take-all philosophy. Sides are drawn… Read more »
Bethany United creates first ‘Blessing Box’
(July 27, 2107) Merrie McElrath recognizes the importance of community members giving according to their abilities and taking according to their needs. McElrath, a Sunday school teacher at Bethany United Methodist Church in Berlin, is joining a growing national trend by creating a freestanding food pantry in the parking lot at her place of worship…. Read more »
Those sounds near Berlin power plant are ‘peak shaving’
(July 27, 2017) Berlin residents near the William Street power plant might have noticed loud noises during the middle of the day last week. Town Administrator Laura Allen said that’s because hot weather pushed the electric utility to generate additional power. During that time, one of the bay doors at the plant that is usually… Read more »
Berlin adds funds to West Street renovation
(July 27, 2017) The Berlin Town Council on Monday unanimously agreed to spend $90,000 more to repave West Street, opting for a more expensive approach designed to last longer and get better results, town officials said. Construction on West Street paused last month to allow work already done there to settle. Town Administrator Laura Allen… Read more »
Sgt. Burnett comes full circle in Snow Hill
(July 27, 2017) Snow Hill Police Sgt. Rob Burnett appreciates that life occasionally comes full circle. After more than 30 years with the Maryland State Police, Burnett returned in February to the same agency where he launched his career 40 years ago. “My first time in law enforcement was with the Snow Hill Police Department… Read more »
Berlin’s A&E and Germantown team for mural project
(July 27, 2017) The Berlin Arts and Entertainment Committee has finalized plans for the third panel of a public art mural and for the community building it hopes it fosters. The committee will host an open paint session with muralist John Donato on Saturday, Aug. 5 from 1-4 p.m. during the Berlin Peach Festival at… Read more »
Wrapping up second Pines forum
(July 27, 2017) Along with their positions on arguably the two biggest issues, candidates for the Ocean Pines Association Board also weighed in on their top priorities, biggest weaknesses, and being a positive force during a candidate forum on Saturday in the community center. Dr. Colette Horn, Nicole Crosariol, incumbent Director Doug Parks and former… Read more »
OPA candidates weigh in on pools and Trendic removal
(July 27, 2107) Two elephants in the room were addressed early during a second Ocean Pines Association candidate forum Saturday in the community center. Candidates were asked about recent policy changes at the Oasis pool, and, indirectly, about a motion expected to be introduced Friday calling for the removal of Director Slobodan Trendic from the… Read more »