(Sept. 22, 2016) Enter furry friends into the second annual “Pup of the Pines” photo contest, sponsored by the Ocean Pines Recreation and Parks Department. The contest runs until Oct.15. The winner of the contest will be named the “2017 Pup of the Pines” and will receive a free 2017 Ocean Pines Dog Park… Read more »
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Letters to the Editor
Bad decisions Editor, Four years back the Worcester school board spent $50,000 to import a new school super from Portland with the required suitcase of diplomas and titles. And, for $200,000 a year, he showed us rednecks how to cope with Obama’s Common Cure continued destruction of American philosophy, or what’s left of it…. Read more »
State, money made mess
Anyone who is surprised by this week’s court challenge to the state’s award of medical marijuana growing permits last month has forgotten one of the principles of the legalized pot industry: it’s about the money. High-minded motives (no pun intended), public opinion, political realities and medical research aside, the essence of the lawsuit filed in… Read more »
Plein air painters converge for 7th annual Paint Berlin
(Sept. 22, 2016) Starting today, expect to see artists from across the East Coast setting up easels along the Victorian streets of downtown Berlin. The seventh annual Paint Berlin, presented by the Worcester County Arts Council, is expected to draw about 50 artists for two days of painting, followed by a “wet paint” show and… Read more »
Ride to Sturgis brings hundreds to park, Saturday
(Sept. 22, 2016) While the ultimate justification for Bike Week and its related events is the amount of business its arrival attracts, Snow Hill’s first foray into a motorcycle-themed event, the “Ride to Sturgis,” last Saturday, brought a lot of people to the namesake park, but not very many to downtown shops. “It’s definitely coming… Read more »
#Puseystrong color run to support local scholarship
(Sept. 22, 2016) Kicking off Pocomoke High School homecoming week is the second annual Susan Pusey memorial color run, honoring the field hockey coach that led the Warriors to 16 state championships. Pusey died from a complication of knee surgery. She underwent the procedure on July 17, 2015 and passed away two days later. Her… Read more »
Annual Health Fair in Ocean Pines, Oct. 1
(Sept. 22, 2016) Atlantic General Hospital and Peninsula Regional Medical Center are collaborating with the Ocean Pines Association and its Communications Advisory Committee to offer a free health fair for the community. The event will be held Saturday, Oct. 1 from 8 a.m. to noon in the Ocean Pines Community Center at 235 Ocean Parkway… Read more »
Ocean Pines to host Junior Tennis Open on Saturday
(Sept. 22, 2016) The Ocean Pines Recreation and Parks Department and Delmarva Beach Tennis will host the Ocean Pines Junior Tennis Open on Saturday, Sept. 24 at the Manklin Meadows Racquet Sports Complex, at 11443 Manklin Creek Road in Ocean Pines. The event was originally scheduled for July 23. This nonsanctioned competitive tournament is offered… Read more »
OPA Briefs
(Sept. 22, 2016) The Ocean Pines Association Board of Directors discussed the following items during a work session at the community Center on Monday: New format Board President Tom Herrick said the working sessions, the first for the new board, would be done on a trial basis. Comments on work session topics from the homeowners,… Read more »
Unique nature of Pines may make for tricky mgmt. search
(Sept. 22, 2016) Many of the more than 8,400 property owners in Ocean Pines see the community as a special place. It’s close to the beach, has plenty of amenities and boasts one of the lowest crime rates in the entire state. The Ocean Pines Association is also different from many other homeowners’ associations in… Read more »