(July 7, 2016) As the only incumbent in a group of 11 candidates seeking one of three vacancies on the Ocean Pines Association Board of Directors, Jack Collins has a different perspective. Collins said he ended up in Ocean Pines after marrying “a local girl,” Connie Kelley, from Ocean City. “Her dad was the mayor… Read more »
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Candidate calls favoritism claims baseless
(July 7, 2016) District 2 Berlin Councilmember Lisa Hall said allegations that she received preferential treatment during a traffic stop on June 5 are just that – allegations. On Tuesday, an anonymous letter made the rounds claiming that Hall “fell out of [her] car” and was not given a Breathalyzer or blood alcohol test. The… Read more »
Leaky Pete’s unexpectedly closes; others opening soon
(July 7, 2016) Change is coming to parts of Berlin’s bustling Main Street. Some were expected, while others were something of a surprise. For instance, the town had expected to see the debut of Fathom, a new clothing store, and Gilbert’s Provisions, a charcuterie shop, this summer. It had not, however, expected to see the… Read more »
Time to register for Jesse’s Paddle
(July 7, 2016) Though Jesse’s Paddle is still a little more than a week away, organizers said it’s the perfect time to register a team for the July 16 event. “It’s fun — suicide is kind of a dour topic, but this event is a good time, and it’s very important to us,” Ron Pilling,… Read more »
County incubator useful tool for job, economic growth
(July 7, 2016) A lot more goes into launching a new business, product or service than simply hanging an “open” sign on the door, or uploading a product onto an online marketplace, and one of the only places on the lower shore to access that kind of help is at the Worcester County Small Business… Read more »
Committee says changes unlikely before OP election
(July 7, 2016) Members of the Ocean Pines Association Elections Committee say a change in the way ballots are counted is unlikely during the current election cycle. That is partially because of time constraints. A change in the rules, written in resolution M-06, would require a first and second reading before a vote could take… Read more »
Drizzle dampens heads, not spirits
(July 7, 2016) Thousands of people with quite a few umbrellas turned out to watch the inaugural Berlin fireworks celebration on July 3. Although the weather was far from perfect, it did little to dampen the spirit of celebration. Most of the crowd camped out at Burley Oak Brewing Co. on Old Ocean City Boulevard… Read more »
Don’t cut out mayonnaise on cold cut sub
Sometimes it just takes a good, swift kick in the arse to remind us that we may not be purging our belongings on a regular enough basis. I will admit it; I inherited my father’s garage. Needless to say, the man did not keep a clean carriage house. Quite the contrary, on most occasions it… Read more »
Rackliffe House dedicates Mariner Memorial Garden
(June 30, 2016) Rackliffe House Trust dedicated the new Ann Showell Mariner Memorial Garden in a ceremony at historic Rackliffe House in Berlin on June 5. Rackliffe House Trust Board President Carolyn Cummins welcomed 60 guests, including donors, docents, and members of the Mariner family. Father Michael Moyer of Saint Paul’s Episcopal Church, blessed the… Read more »
OPA announces new election details; Ezaoui drops from race
(June 30, 2016) Ocean Pines Association (OPA) will mail out election ballots to its members in good standing on Monday, July 11. In accordance with OPA bylaws, no member may vote if the member has failed to pay the annual charge, including any assessed interest levied by the association. There are 11 candidates to fill… Read more »