(April 27, 2017) Drivers on Route 113 between Snow Hill and Berlin will continue to encounter lane closures during peak travel hours until Memorial Day, with single-lane traffic limited to off-peak hours during the summer as construction crews’ complete a more than $86 million highway dualization project. Work on the project, however, could stretch well… Read more »
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Berlin to continue support for WCDC, Worcester Youth
(April 27, 2017) The Berlin Town Council approved increased funding for Worcester Youth and Family Counseling programs and consented to keep funding level for Worcester County Developmental Center during a meeting on Monday. Worcester Youth programs, which includes the Berlin Youth Club, will get an annual grant of $40,000. The Developmental Center will continue to… Read more »
Reforms on tap for Pines Board meeting, Saturday
(April 27, 2017) Two significant elections-related amendments will appear on the agenda during the Ocean Pines Association Board meeting on Saturday. Director Cheryl Jacobs plans to introduce changes to Resolution M-06, governing the elections process, and Resolution M-09, related to the Ocean Pines Search Committee, which recruits and certifies board candidates. During a board work… Read more »
Ready for another OPA election
(April 27, 2017) With the May 10 deadline for candidate filings looming, followed by the August election of two board members, the Ocean Pines Association Elections Committee reviewed procedures for counting ballots during its meeting on Friday. The committee was reconstituted last fall after the 2016 election, making this contest a first for all five… Read more »
Ocean Elements Salt Spa features new Float Center
(April 20, 2017) Escaping the pressures of life and succumbing to relaxation are a couple of the benefits offered by a floating session at Ocean Elements Salt Spa in the Serenity Salon in Ocean Pines. “You can’t tell where your skin ends and the water begins,” owner Jeanne Mills, said. “It is quite an experience… Read more »
Gifts Fulfilled receives recognition
(April 20, 2017) Gifts Fulfilled, which sells baby, birthday, get well and special occasion gift baskets, was named an American Small Business Champion on March 23 by SCORE, the nation’s largest network of volunteer business experts. “We are super excited,” Gifts Fulfilled owner Kim Shanahan said. Shortly after starting her business in September of 2015,… Read more »
Letters to the Editor
Supporting HR 610, School Choice Act Editor, HR 610, the School Choice Act, will eliminate the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965, which was passed as a part of Lyndon B. Johnson’s “War on Poverty.” Federal funds that are now given to schools will be given to parents who choose to enroll their children… Read more »
Pines waters still murky
Although many in the community came out Thursday evening to make their views clear on the issue of the Family Fun Day on Sundays at the adult pool during the summer, they also addressed the more important issue of how the decision process should work in such instances. In last year’s election, voters sent a… Read more »
Pines Players to serve up ‘Savannah Sipping Society’
(April 20, 2017) “The Savannah Sipping Society,” the latest offering by the Ocean Pines Players, runs April 21-23 at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church on 103rd Street in Ocean City. Although it is hilarious, the humor in this award-winning play comes from the realistic struggles of these women, who have absolutely nothing in common except… Read more »
April 22-29 designated as Take Pride in Berlin Week
(April 20, 2017) The Berlin Mayor and Council passed a proclamation designating the week of April 22-29 as the fourth annual Take Pride in Berlin Week. There are two new activities added to this year’s event: a photo contest and Take Pride in Berlin Week business specials. From April 22-29, post a photo… Read more »