(Oct. 8, 2015) While last weekend’s storms did not cause as much damage to the inland areas of Worcester County as some had anticipated, a number of events in Ocean Pines were nevertheless canceled. Originally scheduled for Oct. 3, the the town hall-style meeting with Worcester County Commissioner Chip Bertino has been rescheduled his town… Read more »
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OPA, Sandpiper inching closer to inking new deal
(Oct 8, 2015) Following a closed session last Thursday, the Ocean Pines Association board of directors could be nearing an agreement with Sandpiper Energy following what one director described as “at least three years of negotiations.” Sandpiper has already converted propane lines in several communities in Worcester County into natural gas, including Berlin and West… Read more »
Joaquin spares inland Worcester
(Oct. 8, 2015) Although the weekend’s storm caused millions of dollars of damage to the beach in Ocean City, with minor structural damage as well, Berlin and Ocean Pines were largely unscathed, according to officials in both communities. On Thursday, Ocean Pines General Manager Bob Thompson said emergency preparation was well underway as crews gassed… Read more »
Forget myth; oysters are always in season
Oysters; one of the many bounties of the Chesapeake. Mysterious mollusks whose introduction to the human race was probably at the hands of a river otter banging one open on its chest. I don’t know that this particular version of history is completely accurate, but I’m sure that however it happened, it was a very… Read more »
Carozza announces constituent hours in Worcester, Wico.
(Oct. 1, 2015) Delegate Mary Beth Carozza will hold a series of constituent listening hours this fall throughout District 38C in Worcester and Wicomico counties. As with her spring constituent hours, these forums are an opportunity for constituents to come out and share their views and concerns directly with Del. Carozza. Carozza will hold a… Read more »
Wor.County Humane Society Shop for a Cause, Thursday
(Oct. 1 2015) Join the Worcester County Humane Society Thursday, Oct. 1 from 5-9 p.m. at BomShell Boutique and The Green Doors for an evening of shopping. Both stores, located at 12216 Ocean Gateway in West Ocean City, will donate a percentage of sales from the evening to the no-kill animal shelter. There will… Read more »
HISC launches campaign aimed at Alzheimer’s
(Oct. 1, 2015) The Home Instead Senior Care office serving Wicomico, Worcester and Somerset counties is launching a new campaign designed to make the community more Alzheimer’s friendly. Through the Alzheimer’s Friendly Business program, the Home Instead Senior Care office will provide free training to local businesses to help equip employees with information and resources… Read more »
Pines GM Bob Thompson to host town hall meeting, Oct. 8
(Oct. 1, 2015) Ocean Pines Association General Manager Bob Thompson will hold a town hall meeting on Thursday, Oct. 8 at 6 p.m. in the Ocean Pines Community Center. The meeting is open to the public. Thompson will use the meeting as an opportunity to address comments and questions posed by Ocean Pines residents and… Read more »
Annual Family Fall Festival returns to Berlin school, Fri.
(Oct. 1, 2015) The annual Family Fall Festival returns to Most Blessed Sacrament Catholic School in Berlin on Friday, Oct. 2 from 3:30-6:30 p.m. Hosted by the Home School Association, this admission-free, family-friendly event on Racetrack Road features something for everyone. There will be delicious hot food and delectable baked sale items, games, arts and… Read more »
Free senior care seminar series
(Oct. 1, 2015) The Ocean Pines Recreation and Parks Department will offer a series of free seminars on care for seniors at the Ocean Pines Community Center. Presented by Home Instead Senior Care, seminars will be held on Oct. 6 (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease), Oct. 20 (arthritis) and Nov. 3 (diabetes), all from 10… Read more »