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Musubi turns Spam into a fine delicacy

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By Paul Suplee, MBA, CEC, PC-3 Spam™ is the great, disrespected wunderkind of the potted meat world, and I stand by that. I can only say that if you think this delicacy is disgusting, you have never had it done right, and today? Well, you are about to see it done right. Spam tends to… Read more »

New native plant garden installed

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By Cindy Hoffman, Staff Writer Gull Creek Assisted Living residents cheer on crews as lawn gets transformed  (June 15, 2023) Gull Creek Senior Living residents in Berlin have been watching for months as an expansive garden and meandering walking paths were being installed in what was once a large empty lawn. William Daugherty, one of the… Read more »

Letter to the Editor

Advocating for voter ID law in Maryland Editor, Fair and free voting is the most important activity the citizens of a free society can engage in. Without this, we lose our republic. Everything that the government does can be changed or supported by means of citizens voting the associated law-maker in or out of power…. Read more »

Letter to the Editor

Budget endangers kids’ education Editor, The state’s top public schools are those in Worcester County. Is it reasonable to put this rating in danger? We won’t advance and may perhaps go backward with the level of funds that the commissioners approved. The County Commissioners’ recent decision to simply provide funding for schools at maintenance-of-effort levels… Read more »

Wilma (Pinky) Elizabeth Bender

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Wilma (Pinky) Elizabeth Bender Ocean Pines Wilma (Pinky) Elizabeth Bender, 78, of Ocean Pines, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 8, 2023, surrounded by her family, following a long journey with Alzheimer’s. She was the loving wife of Mark, who was her primary caregiver until just prior to her death. Wilma is survived by her… Read more »

Bathtub races pack bale-lined Main St.

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By Cindy Hoffman, Staff Writer Camp Coast team emerges undefeated in competition for downtown racing glory (June 15, 2023) Hundreds of people lined the streets to watch the 33rd Berlin Bathtub Races last Friday, and were treated to a series of flawless runs by this year’s championship team, Camp Coast. The festivities began with the… Read more »

SDHS Class of ’23 breaks scholarship record

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By Hunter Hine, Staff Writer On the evening of May 31, families filled the audience at Stephen Decatur High School’s Louis H. Taylor Stadium to watch seniors walk the stage and accept diplomas at the Class of 2023 graduation ceremony. During a speech, Principal Thomas Sites announced that this graduating class broke a SDHS record… Read more »

Police chief resigns months after investigation of burglary

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By Cindy Hoffman, Staff Writer (June 8, 2023) Ocean Pines Association General Manager John Viola released a statement Wednesday announcing the retirement of Police Chief Leo Ehrisman who was placed on administrative leave in January. “Chief Leo Ehrisman gave notice of his retirement today,” the statement said. “We thank him for his years of service to… Read more »

OPA candidates draw cards to determine order on ballot

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By Cindy Hoffman, Staff Writer (June 8, 2023) Three out of four Ocean Pines Board of Directors candidates gathered around the table last Friday to determine who would be first on the ballot and first to answer questions at the upcoming candidate forum. Elaine Brady, Jeff Heavner and John Latham drew from playing cards. Jerry… Read more »

OPA residents will get chance to ask questions at forum

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By Cindy Hoffman, Staff Writer (June 8, 2023) Ocean Pines residents will have ample opportunity to be informed about the candidates and elections procedures during this season’s board of directors election. Ballots will be mailed out the week of Jul y 11 and should be returned by Aug. 8 at 4 p.m. to be counted… Read more »