(July 13, 2017) The Ocean Pines Farmers Market’s annual “Paws and Whiskers” fundraiser and adoption event on Saturday, July 15 will benefit the Worcester County Humane Society, a nonprofit, no-kill animal shelter serving all of Worcester County. The Ocean Pines Farmers Market will host the outdoor pet adoption event and fundraiser from 8 a.m. to… Read more »
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‘Coffee, Tea, Harmony,’ July 15
(July 13, 2017) The Delmarva Chorus, a women’s a capella group, will perform at 7 p.m. on Saturday, July, 15, at the Ocean Pines Community Center. This year’s theme is “Coffee, Tea and Harmony at Camp Delmarva.” Tickets cost $10. The women have been singing together and sharing their gifts with Ocean Pines, Berlin, Ocean… Read more »
Berlin Briefs
(July 13, 2017) Sidewalks repairs Maryland State Highway officials began work Monday to improve the sidewalks on South Main Street, from Tripoli Street to the cemetery, according to Town Administrator Laura Allen. She said most of the work would address ADA accessibility issues. “The quality of the sidewalk, especially on the left-hand side, is particularly… Read more »
Berlin Council Briefs
(July 13, 2017) The Berlin Mayor and Council discussed the following items during a public meeting at Town Hall on Monday: Special events The council unanimously supported two events: the Heroes Never Forget 5K on Sept. 10 and National Night Out on Aug. 1. Heroes Never Forget is a new event, sponsored by and benefiting… Read more »
Berlin’s Treasure Chest turns 40
(July 13, 2017) Forty years ago last month, the Treasure Chest in downtown Berlin was sold to Bill Freeman. Today, his daughter, Terri Sexton, operates the mainstay on Main Street — the oldest business in historic district. The Treasure Chest dates back more than a century, when it was originally housed in the building that’s… Read more »
Ballots for 2017 Ocean Pines BOD election sent out
(July 13, 2017) Ocean Pines Association (OPA) mailed election ballots to its members in good standing this week. In accordance with the OPA bylaws, no member may vote if the member has failed to pay the annual charge, including any assessed interest levied by the association. There are four candidates to fill two open positions… Read more »
One dirt biker apprehended and fined, one that got away
(July 13, 2017) Worcester County deputies were dispatched to the area of Public Landing Road and McCabes Corner Road in Snow Hill to investigate reports of dirt bikes riding up and down Public Landing Road. Finding two individuals on dirt bikes on the roadway, the deputy attempted to stop the vehicles, but the operators fled…. Read more »
Rose will remain chairwoman through year
(July 13, 2017) Longtime Historic District Chairwoman Carol Rose said last month she would not continue in that position. Some plans, apparently, change. Rose was nominated for the chair by commission member Mary Moore in June, but declined and replied, “It is time for someone else to have a turn.” But since no one stepped… Read more »
Historic District Comm. wants more district
(July 13, 2017) Berlin Historic District Commission Vice Chairman Robert Poli wants to see the historic district expanded. During the July 5 commission meeting, Poli said he would like the district to include the areas from North Main Street to Harrison Avenue, Powellton Avenue to William Street, William Street from Powellton Avenue back to Bay… Read more »
Food and beverage problems, but no solution
(July 13, 2017) Several Ocean Pines Association Directors agreed on Sunday there were operational deficiencies that need to be addressed – and quickly – across their food and beverage operations. Exactly what should be done, however, was not decided upon during the meeting, despite several suggestions and multiple exchanges that, at times, became heated. Discussion… Read more »