Berlin, Ocean Pines News Worcester County Bayside Gazette
By Paul Suplee, MBA, CEC, PC-3 I have been told by quite a few good folks that they have been reading this article for years, and some even claim to have read it since its inception in 2005. My stock response is, “I am so sorry, and I hope that you can heal from what… Read more »
As parents become more vocal about what they believe children should be taught in school, they may not have given much thought to what their kids have been learning: that they can be shot in their classrooms for no reason. That has to be a more of a problem for young minds — and parents… Read more »
By Hunter Hine, Staff Writer (March 23, 2023) Berlin has a new acupuncture practice coming to town. Cynthia Kerr Salmond, DNP, CRNP, LAc, owner of Coastal Acupuncture and Integrative Medicine, said the practice will open March 28 in unit 108 of the Berlin Professional Center on Franklin Avenue. Acupuncture is a holistic medical application where… Read more »
By Cindy Hoffman, Staff Reporter (March 23, 2023) The results are in and 61 percent of those who answered the survey are in favor of electronic signs in Ocean Pines. The survey, issued by the Ocean Pines Association’s Communications Advisory Committee, sought to determine interest in “replacing the marquee-type information signs located throughout the community… Read more »
By Cindy Hoffman, Staff Reporter (March 23, 2023) The election debacle of 2022 continues to be a point of contention during the Ocean Pines Association (OPA) board meetings. Significant problems with the election process in 2022 resulted in an over count of ballots, which led to a 940-vote error. The current Election Committee found that… Read more »
By Cindy Hoffman, Staff Reporter (March 23, 2023) General Manager John Viola provided updates on various efforts around Ocean Pines during Saturday’s Board of Directors meeting. He noted that the Police Department is still aggressively looking to fill five to six positions. The department has begun using a written and physical test before cadets go into… Read more »
By Hunter Hine, Staff Writer (March 24, 2023) The Ocean City Power Squadron is offering local boaters a free three-day course focusing on safety at the Ocean Pines Library starting Tuesday. OCPS is a volunteer organization dedicated to cultivating safe and skilled boating. It serves as part of the United States Power Squadron, according to… Read more »
By Cindy Hoffman, Staff Writer (March 23, 2023) Most people in Ocean Pines know the name Steen. Many residents regularly drive by the Steen Homes sign in front of their office on Ocean Parkway. But what some might not know is that Marvin Steen, the founder of Steen Builders, has been instrumental in the development… Read more »
By Cindy Hoffman, Staff Writer (March 23, 2022) In uncharacteristically strong opening remarks, Ocean Pines Association Board of Directors President Doug Parks began the March board meeting Saturday by taking issue with the aggressive tactics some advocates for Justice for Gavin have been employing recently. He acknowledged the heartache that the family has experienced because… Read more »
The following is a statement from Ocean Pines Association President Doug Parks read during last Saturday’s board meeting: Everyone is aware of the terrible tragedy that occurred last summer regarding 14-year-old Gavin Knupp. No one can imagine the grief and suffering being endured by the parents at the loss of their child. As the investigation… Read more »