(July 21, 2016) The Ocean Pines Players address life, the universe and everything in the acclaimed one-act comedy “The Whole Shebang,” which is the main course in a full evening of theatrical fun and follies. When reviewing the original production, a critic atVariety wrote, “Playwright Rich Orloff’s charming, whimsical comedy about the creation of… Read more »
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Bacon fry bread with fermented garlic
I hit the snooze button at 4:30 a.m. and it scratched me. I smacked it again 10 minutes later, hoping to get just another moment of respite, when it hissed and pounced off of my chest. Mayhap I wasn’t drumming the snooze button at all. There is nothing that will get you out of bed… Read more »
Gilbert’s Provisions in Berlin open daily through early Sept.
(July 21, 2016) When Toby Gilbert opened Gilbert’s Provisions in Berlin earlier this month, he expected to have at least one day a week off. At least until Labor Day, that’s not going to happen. The Berlin native said business has been so good that he plans to stay open seven days a week, from… Read more »
Town employees grateful to council for continuing effort
(July 21, 2016) Dessert was had before dinner last Monday in Berlin Town Hall, as town staff members presented a cake to the mayor and council at the start of their public meeting. Town of Berlin employees said it was a gesture of gratitude, and several workers expounded on the theme. “The things that you’ve… Read more »
OP Library hosts book sale
(July 21, 2016) In July of 2000, the Friends of Ocean Pines Library inaugurated what would become an annual event waited for by book lovers from Ocean City to Snow Hill, Ocean Pines to Pocomoke, Salisbury to Cambridge to Easton. The 2016 book sale will take place this weekend. At that first sale, there was… Read more »
Letters to the Editor
Pines needs new game to play Editor, To the people of Ocean Pines: I have lived, worked and played in Ocean Pines for over 20 years. We live in a beautiful, well-maintained and prosperous community. There is a special game played in the Pines that is not admirable. It is called “Get Rid of the… Read more »
There’s no perfect time
The pursuit of a good idea is often delayed by the belief that waiting a little longer could result in something better, even when that something better has yet to be defined. Many a solid project has languished or faded away because of that inaction, as decision makers wait hopefully for the perfect solution to… Read more »
Election to delay comprehensive plan
(July 21, 2016) While the Ocean Pines Association Comprehensive Planning Committee had hoped to present a major update to board of directors this month, it will likely have to wait until after the August election. The advisory committee has almost completed work on a new 1,400-word, 39-question communitywide survey designed to gather data for a… Read more »
Commission OKs two construction projects in Berlin
(July 21, 2016) Two major new construction projects saw progress last week, as the Berlin Planning Commission approved site plans for a new Atlantic General Hospital Cancer Center and a new library. The 18,000 square-foot cancer center will be built near the intersection of Route 113 and Old Ocean City Boulevard. A 38,000-square foot building… Read more »
Berlin church offers families chance to explore old ‘Egypt’
(July 21, 2016) A summer family event called “Egypt” will be hosted at Bethany United Methodist Church, July 25-29. Families will step back in time, exploring the life of Joseph. Children and adults will participate in Bible-times marketplace, sing catchy songs, play teamwork-building games, dig into Egyptian eats, visit Joseph in prison and then… Read more »