(July 9, 2015) Ocean Pines-based nonprofit Star Charities is going a little bit country for its annual Western Night fundraiser at the Racetrack Clubhouse at Ocean Downs tonight, Thursday. Kicking off at 4:30 p.m., the event will feagture live entertainment, simulcast harness racing, door prizes, a 50/50 raffle and a buffet. Tickets are $26, and… Read more »
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Williams returns to Com. Foundation
(July 9, 2015) Berlin Mayor Gee Williams, and recently retired State Highway Administration community liaison, has taken a new job: marketing director for the nonprofit Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore. Though based in Salisbury, the foundation helps fund other nonprofits in the three lower Eastern Shore counties via lump sum grants, and Williams, who… Read more »
Collins has differing view of board
(July 9, 2015) There are two sides to every story, so the saying goes, and in Ocean Pines, there are two sides to the discussion of how the Ocean Pines Association Board of Directors should govern. Following last August’s election, it appeared those two sides would be a voting bloc formed by newly elected Pat… Read more »
Can Day duplicate his Berlin success again in Snow Hill?
(July 9, 2015) When Berlin became “America’s Coolest Small Town” last year, many people pointed to Economic and Community Development Director Michael Day as a key figure in the town’s resurgence. Day, who attempted to retire in December, was recently tapped by Snow Hill for a similar role, and expectations are high that the town,… Read more »
OP Director Renaud defends role
(July 9, 2015) To some in Ocean Pines, 76-year-old Pat Renaud is a hero. To others, he’s a Benedict Arnold. Last August Renaud was the leading vote-getter during the Ocean Pines Association Board of Directors election. A first-time candidate, he and Dave Stevens were swept into office and quickly moved to restructure, the balance of… Read more »
When things get squirrelly, go with Coke
As I sit here eating my mild carnitas tacos, I reminisce of a day not too long ago. It was Christmas 2014. The air was crisp, and I was outside sitting on the front porch enjoying my spoils of war. The dog was prancing around the yard in an effort to find a suitable toilet… Read more »
AAA projects 41.9M to travel for July 4
(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 »
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 »