(March 23, 2017) World of Toys owner Olga Kozhevnikova is so eager to move into her store’s new location across the street in Berlin that she’s been making plans in her sleep. “I’m excited,” she said. “I wake up and in my head I’m building walls and setting inventory. I’ve also been doing drawings. I… Read more »
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Remediation of Berlin Falls to start Monday
(March 23, 2017) The first step in remediating Berlin Falls park starts on Monday with sampling of the ponds. “We are excited to be at this stage in the development of this unique asset,” Mayor Gee Williams said. “The ponds are a focal point of the property. This process will enable us to determine the… Read more »
County approves Berlin Library construction
(March 23, 2017) On the recommendation of the Berlin Brach Library team, composed of county department heads, library officials and construction crews, the county commissioners endorsed a contract for construction of a new facility to begin in June and open to the public in July 2018 with a price not to exceed $6.25 million. “I… Read more »
Letters to the Editor
Voucher proponent misinformed Editor, The second part of Mr. Lind’s letter to the editor of March 16th addresses HB 610, which concerns the proposed school voucher program. His claim that this bill will help the underprivileged be able to attend better private schools through the voucher program is misinformed. With just a little bit of… Read more »
Argument for fiber thin
A push coming from ThinkBig Networks is encouraging the community to pressure the Ocean Pines Board of Directors to make a quick decision to allow an easement for fiber optic cable to be run in the community. Initially, the proposal looks like a no-brainer with no up-front cost to OPA to have the lines run,… Read more »
Pines business owners continue to raise awareness
(March 23, 2017) In memory of their beloved daughter, Gina Barnes, Linda and Michael Dearing continue to raise awareness and funds during Colon Cancer Awareness Month. The owners of Copy Central on Cathell Road in Ocean Pines are collecting donations for Gina’s Comfort Fund at the store in March. Barnes was 37 years old when… Read more »
Artists invited to enter juried show
(March 23, 2017) The Worcester County Arts Council invites all interested artists to participate in a juried art competition: “Artist’s Choice” to be presented during the month of April at the WCAC Gallery in Berlin. The show is open to all artists (18 years old and older), professional or amateur, with work in all media…. Read more »
Former Pines superintendent story differs from directors
(March 23, 2017) Two weeks ago, the Gazette reported that Ocean Pines had made an offer to its former Golf Course Superintendent Rusty McLendon. This week, however, McLendon said that didn’t happen. According to Board Vice President Dave Stevens, McLendon was made an offer, but did not immediately accept it. This occurred in the wake… Read more »
Culinary classes cook up opportunities for Wor. Youth
(March 23, 2017) Baked Dessert Café owner Robin Tomaselli is cooking up new activities with children from Worcester Youth and Family Counseling Services programs in Berlin. During the last year, Tomaselli has worked on culinary projects with dozens of children from the Berlin Youth Club and SABERS and SAGES programs, all of which are overseen… Read more »
Directors weigh in on changes to two OPA resolutions
(March 23, 2017) Changes to two OPA resolutions were discussed during a public work session Monday. One is expected to move onto a first reading on Saturday, while the future of the other resolution remains unclear. Director Slobodan Trendic proposed changes to M-06, governing elections, that included different procedures for the way votes are counted… Read more »