(July 2, 2015) AAA projects 41.9 million Americans will journey 50 miles or more from home this Independence Day, the most since 2007 and a 0.7 percent increase compared to last year’s holiday. The Independence Day holiday travel period is defined as Wednesday, July 1 to Sunday, July 5. “This Independence Day, more people will… Read more »
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Next time, try adding some substance to political forum
The Ocean Pines Association election forum last Wednesday was an interesting exercise in … filling up the allotted time and letting the public see who was running. Beyond that, it offered no new revelations, few, if any, bold visions and no detailed plans for solving whatever problems were identified. That’s hardly the fault of the… Read more »
Celebrate July 4 with events across Worcester County
(July 2, 2015) From patriotic concerts and fireworks to a hot dog-eating contest and 5K race, Ocean City and the surrounding towns have an abundance of ways to celebrate Independence Day. Here are a few events taking place this weekend: Ocean City: • Uptown Concert and Fireworks: At Northside Park on 125th Street, The Janitors… Read more »
Ocean Pines opens pools for summer aquatics offerings
(July 2, 2015) Children can stay cool in the pool this summer with several fun events offered by Ocean Pines Aquatics. Future lifeguards can learn the necessary skills while having fun with Ocean Pines’ popular junior lifeguard program. The three-day sessions will be offered evenings beginning July 7, July 21, Aug. 4 and Aug.t 18…. Read more »
Crush n Crab cuts ribbon on former Boomers in Berlin
(July 2, 2015) Crush n Crab, one of Berlin’s newest restaurants, tested the waters last weekend with an unannounced soft opening. Located at the site once occupied by Boomers, the Eastern Shore-style seafood house also celebrated with a ribbon cutting on Wednesday. “The soft opening went really well,” Owner John Cookro said on Monday. “Our… Read more »
Little Miss, Mister, Peach Pageant deadline Aug. 14
(July 2, 2015) The deadline for entry to the 6th annual Peach Pageant, crowning Little Miss Berlin Peach and Little Mister Berlin Peach, is Friday, Aug. 14. Boys and girls, ages 4-7 years, old who live in Worcester County may enter beforehand at the Atlantic Hotel, or during the Peach Festival on Aug. 1. Contestants… Read more »
Apparently, OP amenities profit
(July 2, 2015) Although it’s been a matter of some debate in Ocean Pines, a report obtain by the Gazette this week shows that Ocean Pines amenities did turn a profit during the previous fiscal year. What they did not do, however, was generate enough money to cover all the unrelated expenses elsewhere in the… Read more »
Ocean Pines Farmers Market to hold raffle through Nov. 21
(July 2, 2015) The Ocean Pines Farmers Market is offering visitors the chance to win a new bicycle and ride around the market in style with the introduction of its 2015 raffle. Tickets will be sold at the market, open every Saturday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. in White Horse Park in Ocean Pines,… Read more »
Stevens provides update on three OP studies
(July 2, 2015) Even though three major studies were either approved by the board of directors or introduced by Board President Dave Stevens back in March, the need to plan was a recurring them during last Wednesday’s candidates forum. According to those plans, Jerry Aveta and Ted Moroney would tackle a new capital improvement plan… Read more »
May marks turnaround for Pines amenities
(July 2, 2015) After a long string of down months financially, Ocean Pines released some good news during a board of directors meeting last Thursday. The May controller’s report showed a positive budget variance of $4,590, with several amenities hitting new highs for the month. Aquatics came in $18,395 over budget in net operations, bringing… Read more »