(Dec. 8, 2016) Newly hired Ocean Pines Association Marketing Director Denise Sawyer promises a younger, hipper approach to promoting the community. Sawyer, 28, was born in Miami and went to school in Washington, D.C. While still in college, she worked as a television production assistant for the Hearst media group, which led to an interview… Read more »
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Pregnant woman reports attack by police impostors
(Dec. 8, 2016) Police continue to search for three men accused of impersonating police officers in order to rob a Brooklyn, New York woman just outside of Snow Hill on Dec. 1. The unidentified, pregnant 38-year-old woman told investigators she was driving to Norfolk, Virginia when she pulled over in response to a Chevrolet SUV… Read more »
What a racquet: Ocean Pines advisory committee dissolved
(Dec. 8, 2016) Members of the Ocean Pines Association Racquet Sports Committee apparently are not getting along. During a public work session on Monday, Board President Tom Herrick said a recent request for advice from committee Chairwoman June Freeman “spiraled out of control, which subsequently led to personal attacks [and] verbal abuse.” “I’m not happy… Read more »
Former PD Chief Sewell convicted of misconduct
(Dec. 8, 2016) It took less than an hour last Thursday for a Worcester County Circuit Court jury to convict former Pocomoke City Police Chief Kelvin Sewell of misconduct in office. He was sentenced to three years of supervised probation and ordered to pay $1,000 fine and court costs. A three-year jail sentence was suspended…. Read more »
Shooting death in Pocomoke City
(Dec. 8, 2016) James Allen Jr., 26, of Pitts Circle in Pocomoke City, died of multiple gunshot wounds last Thursday night during an incident that took place in area of the town’s Fourth and Market streets, the Maryland State Police said. Shortly after 10 p.m. that night, police received a 911 call from a passing… Read more »
Shore Gives More lives up to name
(Dec. 8, 2016) Close to 60 local nonprofits received more than $88,000 through the Shore Gives More campaign held in conjunction with Giving Tuesday. The Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore oversaw the online drive, which began on Nov. 29 and continued to accept donations until midnight Friday. The foundation launched the fundraiser last year,… Read more »
Ocean Pines fiber pitch fouled off
(Dec. 8, 2016) Representatives from FTS Fiber and ThinkBig Networks briefed a few dozen homeowners and members of the Ocean Pines Board of Directors on Monday on the possibility of installing infrastructure that could bring state-of-the-art internet to the community. The pitch was well-received with one exception: the chief executive officer of FTS also happens… Read more »
With BCH closing, so goes Maryland with Pride items
(Dec. 1, 2016) Berlin Coffee House announced in November last year it would host a “Maryland with Pride” popup shop inside the store, selling a variety of food and gift items made in the Free State. When the coffee house closes for good on Dec. 23, many of those items will no longer be available… Read more »
Liquid smoke key to perfect Kalua pork
Today is a day to be reckoned with. Yes, it’s what I call a “Hawaii Day,” a day on which I weigh the pros and cons in my head of getting a permit at $3 per day to camp on the north coast of Kauai for a few months. With just a little money in… Read more »
Pines announces children’s holiday activities dates, times
(Dec. 1, 2016) Area children are invited to celebrate the holiday season in Ocean Pines with special activities designed especially for them. The festivities will begin on Saturday, Dec. 3 with Breakfast with Santa Claus & Friends. This annual event will be held from 8-11 a.m. at the Ocean Pines Community Center. Breakfast is free… Read more »