(Jan. 28, 2016) The Pine’eer Craft Club of Ocean Pines recently made donations of $3,850 to groups within Ocean Pines. The proceeds of the annual August and November Artisan & Craft Shows provided the funds to make these donations possible. Donations made were as follows: Ocean Pines Police Department, $350; Ocean Pines Volunteer Fire Department,… Read more »
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Initiative introduces ‘empowering’ grants for women’s groups
(Jan. 28, 2016) The Worcester County Commission for Women has kicked off a new initiative called “Empowering Women Scholarship.” This scholarship will be awarded in May to two Worcester County women to further their education. In an effort to raise funds to support this scholarship program, the Friends of the Women’s Commission are selling… Read more »
‘Light up the Pines’ winners named
(Jan. 28, 2016) The winners of the 2015 “Light up the Pines” outdoor display contest, sponsored by the Ocean Pines Association and Choptank Electric Cooperative, have been announced. Twenty-one homes, which were decked out with lights and other decorations, participated. Guest judges from Choptank chose the winners in three of the contest’s four categories, including… Read more »
State announces Dec. gaming revenue
(Jan. 28, 2016) Maryland Lottery and Gaming announced December revenue numbers for the state’s five casinos – Hollywood Casino Perryville in Cecil County, Horseshoe Casino Baltimore in Baltimore City, Casino at Ocean Downs in Worcester County, Maryland Live Casino in Anne Arundel County, and Rocky Gap Casino Resort in Allegany County. December’s combined statewide revenue… Read more »
Case of motion sickness
Although the matter was discussed Thursday and whatever resolution might have resulted occurred after this publication went to press, the philosophy behind the proposal to form a committee to study the Ocean Pines Association’s management situation by itself deserves some discussion. The short question, obviously, is why the OPA Board of Directors needs a committee… Read more »
BERLIN BRIEFS
(Jan. 28, 2016) The Berlin Mayor and Council discussed the following items during its public meeting at Town Hall on Monday. Events The council approved special event exceptions for Spring Celebration, hosted by the Berlin Chamber of Commerce on April 9 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in downtown Berlin, and the “5K for the… Read more »
Chef Toby Gilbert bringing culinary treasures to Berlin
(Jan. 28, 2016) Chef Toby Gilbert is the latest area resident to open a new business in downtown Berlin. The 27-year-old will set up “Gilbert’s Provisions” inside the back room of Bruder Hill, on 25 Commerce Street, selling various culinary treasures. Gilbert, currently the sous chef at a(muse.) in Rehoboth, started cooking “as a little… Read more »
Writing contest focuses on Md. middle school students
(Jan. 28, 2016) All Maryland middle school students are invited to enter a statewide writing contest focusing on the themes of peace and social justice. The contest, which is sponsored by Anne Arundel Peace Action, the Maryland Peace Action Education Fund, the Benjamin Peace Foundation and the Peace and Justice Center of Annapolis Friends Meeting,… Read more »
New Berlin library still seeking funds
(Jan. 28, 2016) The Worcester County Library Foundation has raised more than $235,000 for amenities at the new Berlin library branch county government is planning to build, although the nonprofit still has a long way to go before construction can begin. Funds raised so far include a $150,000 grant from the Humphries Foundation and a… Read more »
OP committee: reassess goose control measures
(Jan. 28, 2016) A report by the OPA Environmental and Natural Assets Committee showed mixed results in the community’s efforts to control its Canada goose population in the last two years. According to the October 2015 document, tests conducted by Horn Point Laboratory in 2014 showed poor water quality at the South Gate Pond. The… Read more »