(Aug. 6, 2015) Retired U.S. Air Force Col. Howard L. Hall passed away on Monday, July 27 in Ocean Pines. Born in 1924, Hall was the first recreational director in Ocean Pines, a sales agent during the early years of the community and a founder of the Pine’eers club. He was also among the first… Read more »
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Clarke, O’Hare go out with a bang
(Aug. 6, 2015) For three years, Ocean Pines Associations Board directors Marty Clarke and Sharyn O’Hare epitomized the philosophical divide on the board, often leading to fiery debates during public meetings. On Thursday, July 30, during their final meeting together, the pair continued to clash. Less than five minutes into the meeting, O’Hare asked Clarke… Read more »
For chef, Catholic school was icing on cake
It’s hard to believe that we have our first Sweet 16 party this year. Oh, how the years fly by – that outplayed, ubiquitous saying that everyone over the age of 40 must proclaim. At least when I think of my daughter, and in fact all of our kids, I can’t help but to be… Read more »
Education Awards Grant Prog. deadline Aug. 21
(July 30, 2015) The Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore announces the 2015 deadline for the Education Awards Grant Program. Public and private schools on Maryland’s Lower Eastern Shore must submit proposals no later than Friday, Aug. 21 at 4 p.m. In 2014, the Community Foundation awarded more than $50,000 for programs benefiting local… Read more »
Wor. Tech students take home SkillsUSA honors
(July 30, 2015) Students from technical education programs in Newark-area high schools and colleges won the nation’s highest awards at the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills conference. Industry leaders representing more than 600 businesses, corporations, trade associations and unions recognized the students for demonstrating excellence in 100 hands-on occupational and leadership competitions such as robotics,… Read more »
Karen McLain to paint Assateague Island wild horses
(July 30, 2015) Assateague Island Alliance (AIA), the friends group of Assateague Island National Seashore, announces the first Resident Artist Program, Oct. 26 through Nov. 8. Based in Arizona, Karen McLain’s extensive body of work captures the wild horses of the west on canvas. She will bring her expertise painting en plein air to… Read more »
OP eighth annual Flounder Fishing contest, Saturday
(July 30, 2015) The Ocean Pines Chamber of Commerce will host its eighth annual Flounder Fishing Tournament on Saturday, Aug. 1. Cash prizes will be awarded for the largest flounder caught. The first-place winner will receive $500 and a trophy. The anger who reels in the second largest flounder will take home $300 and the… Read more »
Annual Blessing of Combines returns to Snow Hill, Aug. 1
(July 30, 2015) Combines are a familiar sight on the Eastern Shore, moving purposefully and efficiently through fields of grain, corn and soy beans, offloading their harvest into waiting trucks. But seeing a combine from afar is very different from being close enough to touch one. Snow Hill is the Home of the Blessing of… Read more »
Pizzamerica offers New York-style take on Italian classics
(July 30, 2015) Biting into a fresh slice of pizza from Pizzamerica, a new shop in Ocean Pines, the flavors of homemade dough, molten mozzarella cheese and fresh-crushed tomatoes seasoned with garlic, oregano, sugar, salt and black and red pepper are immediately apparent. Owner George Domostoy said those are the flavors of his childhood,… Read more »
Shore’s Community Foundation announces grant funding available
(July 30, 2015) The Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore announces it is offering grant opportunities through its Community Needs Grant Program and local nonprofit organizations are urged to apply. The deadline for application submissions is Aug. 1 with grants being awarded in mid-October. This grant program has a $5,000 maximum award. These competitive… Read more »