(Feb. 2, 2017) The Lower Shore Land Trust is resurrecting an older, but popular event this Saturday at 10 a.m., the Winter Bird Identification and Backyard Birding Program, at its headquarters in Snow Hill in preparation for the national Great Backyard Bird Count, later in the month. “It’s a really neat example of citizen science… Read more »
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OPA taps Novak Group to aid in general manager search
(Feb. 2, 2017) As expected, the Ocean Pines Association Board of Directors voted on Saturday to award the Novak Consulting Group a contract to help find a permanent general manager. Director Brett Hill had been serving in that capacity on an interim basis since former General Manager Bob Thompson was fired last August. Two other… Read more »
Volunteers ramp up prospect of skateboard park in Berlin
(Feb. 2, 2017) After hosting “Get Ramped,” what was by all accounts a successful biking and skateboarding event at Berlin Falls park in October, organizers Tres Denk and Sean McLaren approached the Berlin Parks Commission on Tuesday about continuing their involvement there. Specifically, McLaren offered his services in setting up a temporary skate park, potentially… Read more »
New technology assists OP police
(Jan. 26, 2017) The Ocean Pines Police Department is set to receive a $30,030 grant from the state of Maryland for a technology upgrade that allows officers to quickly identify suspects involved in criminal actions. Officers are gaining the upper hand with the assistance of a new finger and palm-printing machine. According to the Ocean… Read more »
America is already great
The infuriatingly wrong thing about the slogan “Make America Great Again” is that it declares that the United States has become an also-ran in the global lineup. It also begs the question, if America is no longer great, who among the other nations has moved into that top spot? Some would argue that the country’s… Read more »
Community Needs Grants application deadline, Feb. 1
(Jan. 26, 2017) The Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore announces the final deadline for local nonprofit organizations to submit applications in the first round of funding for the semi-annual 2017 Community Needs Grants Program is Wednesday, Feb. 1. Grant applications are encouraged from organizations serving Somerset, Wicomico and Worcester counties. Individual maximum grants are… Read more »
‘Love on Tap’ returns to OC; beer tastings in Berlin, Sat.
(Jan. 26, 2017) For the second year, the state, Shore Craft Beer and the Brewers Association of Maryland, are promoting Maryland Craft Beer. In celebration, Gov. Larry Hogan will once again designate the second month of the year as “FeBREWary,” Craft Beer Lovers Month. Shore Craft Beer will kick off FeBREWary’s Love on Tap celebration… Read more »
Beef and Beer to raise troop funds
(Jan 26, 2017) Star Charities’ flagship annual event, the Beef and Beer dinner in Ocean Pines, returns this Friday, Jan. 27. All proceeds from ticket sales support the Wounded Soldiers in Maryland fund. Organizer Anna Foultz established the event in honor of her late husband, Carl, who served in the U.S. Army during three different… Read more »
Ocean Pines likely to select search committee, Sat.
(Jan. 26, 2017) The Ocean Pines Association Board of Directors may be close to hiring a search firm to help replace Bob Thompson, six months after it voted 4-3 to fire the former general manager. The board will likely vote on Saturday to choose between three firms: Adamen Inc., Mercer, and the Novak Consulting Group…. Read more »
Ocean Pines Boat Club to play on Old Pro course, Feb. 16
(Jan. 26, 2017) Everyone is invited to join Ocean Pines Boat Club members for miniature golf, Thursday, Feb. 16, at the Old Pro Indoor Golf Course on 68th Street in Ocean City. Happy hour will start at 4:30 p.m. BYOB and bring a small snack to share. After the tournament, participants are encouraged to visit… Read more »