(Dec. 15, 2016) The Ocean Pines Association Board of Directors announced a special meeting today, Thursday, at 9 a.m. in the boardroom of the administration building on Ocean Parkway to discuss plans for the country club that could include a major multi-year renovation. The special session stems from an hour-long discussion at a public meeting… Read more »
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Just like Santa, but for nonprofits
(Dec. 15, 2016) Each December, Berlin’s Church Mouse Thrift Shop acts as Santa Claus for area nonprofits. This year, Church Mouse will give more than $6,000 in charitable contributions to other groups. For Helen Wiley, who runs the shop as an outreach for St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, this is by far the busiest time of… Read more »
‘Dad, this tree won't fit in our back yard’
My father loved Christmas. There were times that we were grumpy (I guess I came by that naturally), but Christmastime was the one part of the year when dad would light up and look forward to staying home and putting up the big tree. We lived outside of Annapolis, and I guess you could say… Read more »
OPA residents encouraged to ‘Light Up’ Pines
(Dec. 8, 2016) Ocean Pines residents once again have the chance to show off their holiday decorating skills with the community’s annual “Light up the Pines” outdoor display contest. This year, Ocean Pines community members will get to vote for their favorites via an online ballot. A map showing the locations of the entries will… Read more »
‘Be a Santa to a Senior’ program
(Dec. 8, 2016) The holidays are a time to celebrate the joy and warmth of the season with friends and family. In Berlin and Salisbury, the local Home Instead Senior Care office is inviting the community to celebrate with local seniors who may be alone during the holidays. The Home Instead Senior Care office… Read more »
Berlin cheerleaders place fourth during nationals in Florida
(Dec. 8, 2016) The Berlin Pop Warner cheerleaders placed fourth overall during the national competition on Monday at Walt Disney World’s Wide World of Sports, bringing home a national trophy for the first time since the program’s inception. “The girls did great and received a higher score than at regionals,” Head Coach Jessie Parsons said…. Read more »
After seven years, Berlin shop to cut ribbon
(Dec. 8, 2016) After seven years in business, Berlin shop Bungalow Love will do something it’s never done before – celebrate a proper grand opening. During the town’s 2nd Friday art stroll at the end of this week, the store will finally hold a ribbon cutting and open house Owner Heather Layton said the business… Read more »
MCBP hosts seal steward volunteer training
(Dec. 8, 2016) Maryland Coastal Bays Program (MCBP) is currently recruiting and hosting a volunteer training for seal stewards on Tuesday, Dec. 13, at 5 p.m. at the Ocean City Library on 100th Street. National Aquarium’s Marine Animal Stranding Coordinator Jen Dittmar will conduct the training. This volunteer opportunity is an “on call” opportunity…. Read more »
Letters to the Editor
The fracking issue Editor, I don’t want to take the time to write another letter, but I am compelled when I read such ridiculous nonsense. I am referring to an article or advertisement in [another local publication] on Nov. 25. It was entitled: “My Nature Presents.” The author came out with all the typical “sky… Read more »
Can’t serve two masters
If nothing else, the Ocean Pines Board of Directors’ consideration of a fiber optics infrastructure project that would involve Director Brett Hill’s company is awkward. No matter how much the Ocean Pines Association and others might want blazing-fast Internet connectivity, no matter how much it might cost Hill’s company, FTS Fiber, to do the job,… Read more »