(Feb. 25, 2016) Two years ago, Berlin used the national attention it received from a magazine article in order to rebrand itself using the now-ubiquitous word “cool.” This month, neighboring Snow Hill received a similar, albeit slightly more low-key, write up in Canoe & Kayak magazine, which called it one of the “(Next) Best Paddling… Read more »
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Local nonprofit gives to Wounded Warriors
(Feb. 25, 2016) Star Charities presented a check for $6,600 to help finance the annual spring pilgrimage of injured soldiers to Ocean City during its meeting on Thursday, Feb. 18. Now in its 11th year, the Veterans of Foreign Wars Department of Maryland Wounded Warriors program will bring military members and their families to the… Read more »
Berlin Briefs
(Feb. 25, 2016) The Berlin Mayor and Council discussed the following items during a meeting at town hall on Monday, Feb. 22. Peach Pageant This year’s Peach Pageant will coincide with the “Summer Movie Nights” series. The council approved the annual pageant, now set for June 18 at 5 p.m. on Main Street. Either “Tuck… Read more »
OPA Director Bill Cordwell explains ‘no’ vote on budget
(Feb. 25, 2016) When the Ocean Pines Association Board of Directors voted 6-1 last Friday to trim the legacy reserves collection in order to provide a zero increase in assessments, Bill Cordwell was the lone ‘no’ vote. In a statement provided to the Gazette, Cordwell offers some background on his decision. “Unfortunately, this so called… Read more »
Budget compromise means no increase in 2017 Pines dues
(Feb. 25, 2016) Thanks to a last-minute budget compromise, homeowners in Ocean Pines will not see their assessments increase this year. During a meeting in the administration building last Friday, the directors voted 6-1 to trim an unspecified amount of money collected for legacy reserves in order to offset an expected rise in dues. The… Read more »
Youth Club offerings keep coming
(Feb. 25, 2016) The Berlin Youth Club provides free activities for children ages 6-11 that are designed to broaden cultural education, encourage volunteerism and strengthen ties to the community. That was the message during a Berlin Council meeting on Monday night, when leadership from the club, a program of Worcester Youth and Family Counseling… Read more »
Pot stickers only limited by imagination
As I sit here looking at the maddening schedule that comprises my spring semester, I realize just how much I look forward to summertime. The flurry of student activities, classes, extracurricular events and networking events leaves no time to slow down; no rest for the weary, as it were … Or at least unless it… Read more »
AGH Thrift Shop celebrates 10 years, $1.5M in revenue
(Feb. 18, 2016) On Thursday, Feb. 25, the Atlantic General Hospital/Health System Auxiliary Board of Directors invites the community to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the AGH Thrift Shop, located in the Berlin Shopping Center off Route 50. Since opening on Dec. 17, 2005, the shop has generated approximately $1.5 million in revenue for Atlantic… Read more »
EXIT Realty opens boutique-style OP South Gate office
(Feb. 18, 2016) EXIT Realty At The Beach recently celebrated the opening of its Ocean Pines office. ERATB is a boutique-style independent franchise focusing on a strong relationship, encompassing the experience of buying or selling real estate with local and professional, educated, full-time Realtors that have the confidence to sell, negotiate and build relationships within… Read more »
WP film students win another award
(Feb. 18, 2016) Worcester Preparatory School technology teacher Nancy Raskauskas and a group of 11th graders from her film class have once again received an award for their short film entry in the Toronto 50-Hour Film Competition. The film, titled “Knock Knock,” won Honorable Mention for “Best Audience Reaction.” Going by the name “Aevus… Read more »