(Dec. 3, 2015) The Berlin Pop Warner cheerleaders will compete at nationals in Disney World on Monday after coming in second place at the Eastern Regional competition Nov. 14 in New Jersey. “The first two teams advanced to Pop Warner’s national championship in Disney,” Head Coach Jessie Parsons said. “It was amazing to see these… Read more »

(Dec. 3, 2015) Ocean Pines residents once again have the chance to show off their holiday decorating skills with the community’s annual “Light up the Pines” outdoor display contest. This year’s event is sponsored by the Ocean Pines Association and Choptank Electric Cooperative, which will give two free LED lightbulbs to each registered participant as… Read more »

(Dec. 3, 2015) The first Small Business Saturday took place on Nov. 27, 2010 as part of a promotion created by the not-so-small enterprise American Express. According to several shop owners in downtown Berlin, this year’s iteration last week was not only the biggest money-making Small Business Saturday, but also might have been the single-biggest… Read more »

(Dec. 3, 2015) The Town of Berlin is inviting area children to write letters to Santa via a new program developed in conjunction with the Office Of Economic And Community Development – and the North Pole. Town officials have created a special “Letters to Santa” mailbox inside the visitor’s center on 14 South Main Street… Read more »

(Dec. 3, 2015) Despite the area’s beach location and relatively mild temperatures, Santa Claus and his crew will make appearances at several Ocean Pines events. Santa will begin his visit to Ocean Pines with “Breakfast with Santa Claus & Friends” on Saturday, Dec. 5 from 8-11 a.m. at the Ocean Pines Community Center, located at… Read more »

(Dec. 3, 2015) As details of the golf management contract between Nebraska-based Landscapes Unlimited and the Ocean Pines Association have become a subject of debate during public meetings, the average resident might be wondering what the terms of the contract might be. Essentially, the contract signed on May 1 by then Board President Dave Stevens… Read more »

(Dec. 3, 2015) Director Tom Herrick brought up an “old business” item during a Nov. 19 Ocean Pines Association Board Meeting that sparked a lengthy, and often loud, debate on the golf management situation in Ocean Pines. Nearly an hour later, the board essentially voted 4-3 to confirm a series of appointments by Board President… Read more »

(Dec. 3, 2015) Following a Nov. 19 meeting that included no small amount of disagreement on the part of the directors, OPA Board President Pat Renaud said he’s looking into claims that he wrongfully made three appointments to represent the board in talks with golf management company Landscapes Unlimited. He also suggested the dour tone… Read more »

(Dec. 3, 2015) The Berlin Mayor and Council discussed the following items during a public meeting at Town Hall on Nov. 23. Meeting canceled The council voted unanimously to cancel the town meeting scheduled for Dec. 28. Mayor Gee Williams said it conflicted with the Christmas holiday and would have had a light agenda. He… Read more »

(Dec. 3, 2015) Berlin’s 45th annual Christmas Parade returns to Main Street tonight, Thursday, running from 7-9 p.m. Space for floats filled up early this year, as the many would-be entries had to be denied entry well before the Nov. 20 deadline to keep the long line of participants from winding too far. Parade categories… Read more »