(July 6, 2017) Changes could be coming for Ocean Pines Association Resolution M-09, which governs the candidate search committee, although exactly who would write those changes and when that would happen is still undecided. The search committee’s job is to solicit candidates for the annual board of directors election and to provide help with the… Read more »
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State, Snow Hill talk Summerfield
(July 6, 2017) The long-delayed Summerfield development project in Snow Hill took another small step forward last month. Mayor Charlie Dorman headed a group that met with the Maryland Department of the Environment on June 21 in Baltimore to assure sufficient water and sewer capacity existed to support future growth in Snow Hill. Accompanying… Read more »
Canoe Joust swings back into action in Snow Hill, Saturday
(July 6, 2017) The Snow Hill Volunteer Fire Company’s annual Canoe Joust provides a new, and slightly wetter, spin on a favored sport from the Middle Ages. This Saturday in Sturgis Park teams consisting of a pair of paddlers, along with the prerequisite jouster, will compete with foam-tipped sticks to see who can force their… Read more »
Surveillance concerns unanswered
(July 6, 2017) Addressing a number of rumors and speculation about video and possible audio surveillance of Ocean Pines employees in areas ranging from the administration building to Mumford’s Landing and the beach club, Director Slobodan Trendic sent an email to the other board members on June 27 requesting discussion on a video surveillance policy…. Read more »
More than one day of patriotism: DAR members reflect
(July 6, 2017) Fourth of July was earlier this week, but for some Worcester County women with ancestors that fought in the Revolutionary War, patriotism is not a one-day celebration. “I love this county and the freedoms we enjoy. The Fourth of July is a celebration of that, and honoring those that fought for our… Read more »
Bacon jam key to ‘the best burger ever’
There is nothing quite like having a place that you can go to just to hang out and enjoy a beverage and a plate of food after a long day of work. No pressure; no incessant need to try to maintain any pretenses. Just you, a couple of bites of food and an ice-cold Narragansett…. Read more »
Variety of events planned for July 4 holiday
(June 29, 2017) From a hot dog-eating contest to patriotic concerts and fireworks, Ocean City and surrounding towns have many Independence Day celebrations taking place this weekend and on July 4. Here are a few activities taking place this weekend: Ocean City: • Musical review: A musical revue presented by the Ocean Pines Players will… Read more »
Worcester County Arts Council seeks new submissions
(June 29, 2017) The Worcester County Arts Council invites all interested artists to participate in a juried art show to be exhibited during the month of July at the WCAC Gallery located at 6 Jefferson Street in Berlin. The exhibition is open to all artists, 18 years old and older, professional or amateur, with work… Read more »
Letters to the Editor
Ocean Pines looking like D.C. Editor, So here we are. We have leadership who have been caught in blatant lies and who may have illegally audio-taped employees. Who fired management because they stood in the way of jamming through a technology conversion without competition, even though management oversaw the best year financially in decades. Who… Read more »
Advantages to annexation
When a town annexes property adjacent to its borders, it isn’t always about expanding its tax base, encouraging commercial or residential growth, or seeking change in the nature of the community. In many instances, these things might be factors in deciding to bring swaths of property into the municipal embrace, but towns also pursue annexations… Read more »