The Ocean Pines Yacht Club faced plenty of criticism during its first year, from the dining room’s resemblance to a school cafeteria, to the lower-than-expected financial performance across the board. Last year, the second for the new facility, the financials were closer to budgeted numbers, and the facility itself has been – slowly, but steadily… Read more »
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Bomb threats continue at Decatur
Stephen Decatur High School in Berlin and other county schools have seen an unprecedented level of bomb threats during the last two weeks, triggering evacuations on three different days. The high school was evacuated on Jan. 13 and 19, and all county schools were cleared on Jan.15. Last Friday, hundreds of Decatur students were moved… Read more »
In ‘world gone mad,’ food can be comfort
Lemmy and David Bowie are dead, the market is crashing, OPEC is holding secret meetings, Iran has detained 10 of our sailors, and watching the news is akin to watching the psycho-thriller movies of the ’80s. Do you remember those flicks; the ones that we always thought we’d never live to see? I guess we… Read more »
Free investment seminars to be held in Ocean Pines
The Ocean Pines Recreation and Parks Department will offer free investment seminars presented by Carrie Dupuie, AAMS, a certified financial investor at Raymond James. On Tuesday, Feb. 2, she will discuss how to maximize Social Security income. On Tuesday, March 1, she will explain the potential benefits of market-linked notes. The seminars will be held… Read more »
OC Rec and Parks to present Valentine’s dinner for seniors
The Ocean City Recreation and Parks Department sponsors an annual Valentine Dinner Dance for senior adults. This year’s event will take place at the Clarion Resort Fontainebleau Hotel on 101st Street on Sunday, Feb. 14. The evening includes complimentary hors’ devours and happy hour drink prices from 5-7 p.m., followed by a sit down dinner… Read more »
National Blood Donor Month celebrated by BB Delmarva
In January, Blood Bank of Delmarva (BBD) will take time to thank those who donate blood as the organization celebrates National Blood Donor Month. It takes an average of 350 donors a day to supply the blood and blood products that local hospitals need to treat their patients. It’s because of their dedication and… Read more »
Bravo to Berlin’s bold approach to its future
Congratulations to the Town of Berlin, again, for continuing to go after opportunities that should bear fruit over the next few years, rather than focusing exclusively on projects and needs that deliver an immediate return. While there’s no such thing as a risk-free deal, the town’s pending purchase of the former Tyson chicken processing plant… Read more »
Decatur’s Arts R Magic Festival slated for Jan. 14
Budding local artists will cast a spell on the community during the Arts R Magic Festival at Stephen Decatur High School, Thursday, Jan. 14. Students in grades 9-12 will showcase their creative efforts in visual photography, painting, drawing and crafts. There will also be dance and music performances as well as literary readings. But according… Read more »
‘Valentines for Veterans’ program enters 16th year
Start the year off by thanking a veteran for his or her service with a Valentine card. For the 16th year, cards will be sent to four veteran rehab medical centers to thank them for their sacrifices and to let them know they are loved, appreciated and not forgotten. All area schools, clubs,… Read more »
Pickleball two-session clinics to be offered in Ocean Pines
Ocean Pines will be offering two-session clinics this winter for beginners and advanced players interested in learning pickleball. Pickleball, which combines elements of tennis, badminton and ping-pong, is played with a Wiffle ball and wooden paddles on a surface half the size of a tennis court. The game is family-friendly and accessible to almost… Read more »