(Aug. 20, 2015) Ten years ago DePalma Dental opened in Berlin with a staff of four, and just two chairs in a small office building. Today, Drs. Michael and Erin DePalma operate a large general dentistry practice with facilities and a staff that can see three times as many patients. The husband-and-wife team both attended… Read more »
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Grand jury indicts alleged OP bank robber Jeff V. Hare
(Aug. 20, 2015) Alleged bank robber Jeff V. Hare, 53, of Ocean Pines, was indicted by a federal grand jury in Baltimore this week on charges stemming from the March 13 hold-up of the BB&T branch on Racetrack road. Hare, who was tracked to his home by police in a matter of hours after the… Read more »
OP Comp. Planning Committee seeking increased participation
(Aug. 20, 2015) Ocean Pines’ Comprehensive Planning Committee is looking for a few thousand good men and women to take part in a series of focus groups that could help determine the future look and feel of the community. In March, the board of directors approved two phases of a comprehensive study, allocating $16,500 to… Read more »
Williamsburg Salsa Orchestra to perform at Freeman Stage
(Aug. 20, 2015) The spirit and rhythm of salsa will fill the summer air on Friday, Aug. 21 at 7 p.m., with a performance by Williamsburg Salsa Orchestra at The Freeman Stage at Bayside. Beginner salsa lessons and a lecture on the history of salsa and mambo will be given before the performance starts at… Read more »
W.C.H.S. offers lower adoption fee during ‘Cat Days’ promotion
(Aug. 20, 2015) “The Cat Days of Summer” are winding down at the Worcester County Humane Society but there is still time to take advantage of the discounted adoption fee of $75 for cats and kittens. The discounted adoption fee will continue until Labor Day and includes spay/neuter, immunizations, microchip and fecal exam. “There is… Read more »
New Arby’s, Royal Farms stores move forward in Berlin
(Aug. 20, 2015) The Berlin Planning Commission approved final site plans for new Arby’s and Royal Farms stores during a meeting last Wednesday at Town Hall. Approval included the layout and the look of the buildings, along with landscaping, parking and traffic flow, according to Planning Director Dave Engelhart. Both stores, owned by Steve Black,… Read more »
Donahue wins eighth annual chamber fishing tournament
(Aug. 20, 2015) The Ocean Pines Chamber of Commerce hosted its eighth annual Flounder Fishing Tournament last Saturday and more than 250 anglers participated. The Ocean Pines Chamber of Commerce would like to congratulate the 2015 Flounder Fishing Tournament winners: first place, Greg Donahue with a whopping 26 5/8-inch flounder. He won $1.700. Second place… Read more »
Commissioners retain architect for Berlin library
(Aug. 20, 2015) Though the completed facility isn’t expected until November 2017, and construction isn’t set to begin for another year, the proposed new Worcester County library branch in Berlin now has an architect. The Worcester County Commissioners on Tuesday voted to retain architect Jeff Schoellkopf for the next phase of development, which entails design… Read more »
OPA Pres. Renaud feels ‘exonerated’ following board vote
(Aug. 20, 2015) New Board of Directors President Pat Renaud said he felt exonerated following a contentious organizational meeting on Monday, when former president Dave Stevens accused him and another directors of potentially violating community bylaws. Following the accusation, the board voted 4-3 to select Renaud as president. “I feel anything I did was within… Read more »
‘Secret’ meeting never took place; feathers still ruffled
(Aug. 20, 2015) Although a meeting to pre-arrange who would serve in what position on the Ocean Pines Association Board of Directors didn’t take place, the attempt to caucus in secret last week still caused an extended exchange between several directors at the new board’s first session on Monday. Apparently, Renaud and Terry tried to… Read more »