(March 26, 2015) Since the beginning, Baked Dessert Café in Berlin has been something of an anachronism, much like the town itself, selling things made by hand, in store, sourced from local and all-natural ingredients. The shop, which is tucked away on 4 Bay Street across from town hall, is celebrating five years in business… Read more »
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Mediacom to host town hall meeting in Pines, March 31
(March 26, 2015) Ocean Pines will host a town hall meeting with Mediacom representatives on Tuesday, March 31 at 6 p.m. at the Ocean Pines Community Center. Members of the Mediacom team will be on hand to respond to questions and concerns from Ocean Pines subscribers. Residents are encouraged to submit questions in advance… Read more »
Spring Celebration ushers events
(March 26, 2015) Next week’s Spring Celebration in Berlin will mark the beginning of a busy season of concerts, food festivals, quirky competitions and a bookend pair of car shows. As for the town’s 20th annual Spring Celebration itself, it will take place on Saturday, April 4, on Main Street. Economic Development Director Ivy Wells… Read more »
Natalee DeHart named new Berlin Chamber president
(March 26, 2015) More than 30 business owners and professionals gathered in Berlin last Thursday for the 2015 Berlin Chamber of Commerce awards dinner at Si’culi Rustic Italian Kitchen. Mayor Gee Williams, Councilmembers Lisa Hall and Troy Purnell, as well as Town Administrator Laura Allen, were on hand for the three-hour event that began with… Read more »
Crush and Crabs to fill long-vacant Boomer’s spot
(March 26, 2015) Berlin Economic Development Director Ivy Wells made filling the long-vacant property on the corner of Route 113 and South Main Street a priority during a public meeting earlier this month. Now, it appears that commitment is becoming a reality. John Cookro, a Berlin resident who operates Bluefin Poolside Bar & Grill in… Read more »
Indoor yard sale, craft fair, April 11
(March 26, 2015) Clean out attics, closets, and garages and sell unneeded or unwanted items, or crafts and wares at a giant, indoor yard sale. Worcester County Recreation & Parks (WCRP) will host its Indoor Yard Sale & Craft Fair on Saturday, April 11, from 8 a.m. to noon at the Worcester County Recreation Center… Read more »
OP aquatics offers new swim program
(March 26, 2015) Take a dip in the pool after school with Ocean Pines aquatics’ newest swim program. The After-School Family Fun Swim will run every Tuesday and Thursday through May 14 from 4-5:30 p.m. at the Sports Core Pool located at 11143 Cathell Road in Ocean Pines. The cost for children ages 5-15 is… Read more »
Ocean Pines recognized by state recreation and parks
(March 26, 2015) The Ocean Pines Association won three Maryland Recreation and Parks Association (MRPA) Showcase Awards for its 2014 marketing materials during the 18th annual MRPA Conference Awards Breakfast, April 16 at the Carousel on 118th Street in Ocean City. OPA will be in attendance to accept the following awards: Best Social Media–… Read more »
Berlin council approves final measures for Cannery Village
(March 26, 2015) Cannery Village, an affordable housing complex in Berlin, continues to move in the right procedural direction following a mayor and council meeting on Monday, March 23. The council approved a public works agreement, stormwater agreement and stormwater construction agreement for the project. Located on Cannery Way at Flower Street, the development has… Read more »
‘Brutal’ losses continue at Ocean Pines yacht club
(March 26, 2015) Continuing the trend of a brutal offseason, the Ocean Pines yacht club posted losses of more than $45,000 for the second straight month. The new facility lost $45,876 in January, followed by $46,693 in February, raising the total losses since October to $188,910, a five-month average of more than $37,000 in the… Read more »