(June 11, 2015) Despite the intrusion of a little rain Berlin drew big crowds with two big events last weekend, raising money for a local charity and keeping the momentum from last year’s ‘Coolest Small Town’ nod alive. On Friday evening the streets were bathed in pink, as stiletto-tipped racers faced off in the third… Read more »
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GM Thompson tapped to take over Sandpiper talks
(June 11, 2015) Ocean Pines Association General Manager Bob Thompson will be the primary negotiator in an attempt to restart the stalled talks with Sandpiper Energy, the OPA Board of Directors decided last Wednesday. According to several sources on the board, the decision was made following a closed session discussion. Sandpiper, which converted existing propane… Read more »
Bacon-deviled eggs ‘mystically wonderful’
It is nice sometimes to take a step backwards and reacquaint oneself with skillsets that seem to have eluded us. Truth be told, chefs work hard, but as has been noted by aging chefs such as Anthony Bourdain, you just get to the point where the body doesn’t recover like it used to. Even so,… Read more »
Accolades for teacher/coach Hudson
(June 4, 2015) Cyndee Hudson was recently recognized for outstanding achievements in Worcester Prep’s athletics program during the annual Alumni Awards Banquet on April 25. Hudson is one of the winningest coaches in the school’s history for both girls’ basketball and tennis, and she is also known as a master teacher not only of mathematics,… Read more »
Wor. County schools face tough decisions
(June 4, 2015) With Worcester County Commissioners voting to fund the school system at the Maintenance of Effort (MOE) level, including health insurance, Worcester County Public Schools will be facing difficult decisions. An MOE budget – the lowest level required by law – will not provide funding to support pay increases achieved from a salary… Read more »
State re-designates A&E district
(June 4, 2015) The Berlin Arts & Entertainment District has been chosen by the Maryland State Arts Council and the Department of Business and Economic Development for re-designation as an Arts & Entertainment District for the State of Maryland. The mission of the Arts & Entertainment District is to engage the community to develop downtown… Read more »
Sandpiper metaphor for larger things in Pines
The question of whether the Ocean Pines Association should attempt to re-open contract discussions with natural gas supplier Sandpiper Energy is easy to answer: The OPA has nothing to lose by trying. That is the direction the OPA’s board of directors appeared to be heading as of mid-week, with a closed meeting set for Wednesday… Read more »
Volunteer Spirit noms being sought
(June 4, 2015) Volunteers make Worcester County a better place to live, work and visit. To honor volunteers whose contributions help improve the quality of life here locally, Worcester County residents are invited to nominate individuals, organizations and businesses for the 2015 Volunteer Spirit of Worcester County Awards. The deadline to submit nomination forms is… Read more »
Pine Tones spring concert, June 7
(June 4, 2015) On Sunday, June 7, at 3 p.m., the Pine Tones Chorus will present its spring concert at the Community Church of Ocean Pines, located at Route 589 and Beauchamp Road. Tickets cost $10 and will be available at the door. The concert theme is “weather” with songs about wind, rain and snow… Read more »
OC Swim Call offering public, private boat tours
(June 4, 2015) Berlin resident Danny McDorman said he fell in love with the sea during his 10-year stint with the United States Coast Guard. Looking for a way to turn his passion into a profitable career, McDorman launched OC Swim Call, a tour boat business, located near the Shark on the Harbor restaurant in… Read more »