(Sept. 10, 2015) The Ocean Pines Recreation and Parks Department will offer the first in a series of free seminars on care for seniors on Tuesday, Sept. 15, from 10 a.m. to noon at the Ocean Pines Community Center.   Presented by Home Instead Senior Care, the first seminar will cover patient and doctor communication… Read more »

(Sept. 10, 2015) Sept. 19 is National Thank a Police Officer Day, which was established to show appreciation and support for local law enforcement agencies and officers. Locally, several satellite locations will be collecting donations and rallying support for the occasion. “There is a public event encouraging everyone to get involved in appreciation for their… Read more »

(Sept. 10, 2015) The Town of Berlin is initiating a series of walks with elected officials as a follow up to the strategic plan adopted earlier this year. “We heard the community interest in increased recreation facilities and activities. These walks are one of the ways we’re responding to that concern,” said Mayor Gee Williams…. Read more »

(Sept. 10, 2015) First Shore Federal Savings & Loan will sponsor the Berlin Heritage Foundation’s final concert on the lawn this season on Sunday, Sept. 13 at 6 p.m. Swamp Donkey will perform. Swamp Donkey is a high energy Electric Newgrass band made up of a mixed bag of musicians with extremely diverse musical backgrounds…. Read more »

(Sept. 10, 2015) Raising awareness of post-traumatic stress disorder and invisible disabilities are the focus of a program U.S. Army veteran Capt. Luis Montalván and his service dog, Tuesday, will present at Stephen Decatur High School in Berlin, Saturday, Sept. 12 at 1 p.m. “Millions of veterans in all eras of war suffer with post-traumatic… Read more »

(Sept. 10, 2015) The Ocean Pines semi-annual Indoor/Outdoor Flea Market will take place this Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon at the Ocean Pines Community Center. Gently used clothing, children’s items, household items, collectibles and other merchandise will be for sale. Flea market vendor spaces are still available. An indoor space is $15 for Ocean… Read more »

(Sept. 10, 2015) The Town of Berlin will hold two upcoming work sessions to assess feasibility of converting the former Tyson’s Chicken plant into grounds for public use and, most likely, a multi-use reaction facility. The Town Council voted to buy the property in December, with three caveats before the sale closed. Following a clean… Read more »

(Sept. 10, 2015) The Berlin Fiddler’s Convention returns to Main Street for three days of free family-friendly live entertainment that will include youth and adult musical competitions, Sept. 18-20. The local act, Such Fools, winners of last year’s full-band competition, will kick off the 23rd annual festival with a set next Friday at 7 p.m…. Read more »

(Sept. 10, 2015) A movement to stop construction of Manklin Meadows Racquet Center, an Ocean Pines recreation and parks expansion, has been developing over the last several weeks. Approved by the board of directors and set to go up soon near the South Gate, the expansion is being challenged by a growing number of residents… Read more »

(Sept. 10, 2015) Chip Bertino, Worcester County Commissioner for the Ocean Pines district, will hold a Town Meeting on Saturday, Oct. 3 at the Ocean Pines library.  The meeting will begin at 10 a.m. Commissioner Bertino will provide information on issues and developments occurring within the district and the county. Beau Oglesby, Worcester County State’s… Read more »