(Dec. 24, 2015) Maryland Coastal Bays Program (MCBP) is launching a Spokescat campaign this month to raise awareness on the importance of keeping feline companions inside. The organization is looking for a charismatic and photogenic cat to be its spokescat to use in promotional literature. The winning cat will have a photo session with photographer… Read more »
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No quorum causes second Berlin town council cancelation
(Dec. 24, 2015) A Berlin Mayor and Council meeting originally scheduled for Monday, Dec. 14 – then rescheduled for Monday, Dec. 21 – has been canceled. Town Administrator Laura Allen confirmed in a phone interview last Friday that the council was unable to establish a quorum in both cases. On the agenda was approval for… Read more »
Town, chamber announce 2016 Berlin events list
(Dec. 24, 2015) The Town of Berlin and Berlin Chamber of Commerce are looking ahead to 2016 and last week released a detailed events calendar with more than two-dozen entries. Chamber events start in April, with the Spring Celebration set for Saturday, April 9. Spring Cruisers will return on Saturday, May 21, followed by the… Read more »
Worcester Arts Council raffle to fund scholarship program
(Dec. 24, 2015) In an effort to raise additional funds in support of the annual art scholarship program for local students, the Worcester County Arts Council is raffling off a basket filled with original artwork donated by local artists. The “Basket of Art” is on display at the Art Council Gallery located at 6 Jefferson… Read more »
Renaud reads riot act, ‘Rules’ during OPA board meeting
(Dec. 24, 2015) Spurred by a particularly caustic board of directors meeting in November, Board President Pat Renaud sought to change the tone during a meeting in the Ocean Pines Community Center last Thursday. Renaud said he received several complaints from citizens citing a lack of decorum during the previous meeting, held Nov. 19…. Read more »
Terry, Stevens, optimistic on Sandpiper Energy agreement
(Dec. 24, 2015) Several directors on Ocean Pines’ board expressed optimism after the association inked a new deal with Sandpiper Energy last week, effectively bringing natural gas to the community and receiving cash considerations in return. The company will pay for a land lease and transitional and overhead fees totaling nearly $400,000. Additionally, Sandpiper will… Read more »
Pines, Sandpiper, sign agreement
(Dec. 24, 2015) Following more than a year of negotiations, the Ocean Pines Association announced last Thursday that it had reached an agreement with Sandpiper Energy to bring natural gas to the community. The agreement includes a 10-year ground lease, five-year service agreement and “perpetual” nonexclusive deed of easement with a total value estimated at… Read more »
Berlin New Year’s celebration brings back  ‘Dick Clark’
(Dec. 24, 2015) Berlin will ring in the new year on Main Street with a celebration including music, food trucks, trivia contests and giveaways on Thursday, Dec. 31. Economic and Community Development Director Ivy Wells said the town would “crank it up a notch this year” during the event. Local businesses will donate items for… Read more »
‘Snow time like present to steam shrimp
Really? The middle of December and I’m wearing shorts and flip-flops? I could get used to this, but I certainly know that it isn’t going to last. The cold weather will move back in, and I will have to retreat back into my jeans and sweatshirts, but boy this sure feels fantastic. I was speaking… Read more »
OC residents Peck and Patti Miller give $10K to foundation
(Dec. 17, 2015) Peck and Patti Miller have become the latest “Champions of Education,” with a $10,000 donation to the Worcester County Education Foundation. The Millers have called Ocean City home for more than 37 years. During that time, they opened and ran multiple businesses while bringing up three daughters. Their daughters were educated… Read more »