(June 18, 2015) Ocean Pines, using a loophole in the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) established by the U.S. Department of Labor, plans to exempt a portion of its staff from overtime pay. Specifically, the community will use the FLSA Exemption for Seasonal Amusement or Recreational Establishments to exclude lifeguards from receiving time and a… Read more »
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Candidate Jacobs brings impressive resume to OPA race
(June 18, 2015) Newcomer Cheryl Jacobs is painting herself as a fresh face in this year’s race for the Ocean Pines Association Board of Directors, but the current special council to Maryland Attorney General Brian Frosh has no shortage of experience in both the public and private sector. Born and raised in Hagerstown, Jacobs, 67,… Read more »
OPA candidate Trendic using ads to insert levity
(June 18, 2015) The Ocean Pines Association Board of Directors isn’t exactly known for its energetic sense of humor, so it’s worth noting when a candidate for office attempts to bring a lighter touch during a political campaign. That’s exactly what Belgrade, Yugoslavia native Slobodan Trendic, 59, is attempting to do with a series of… Read more »
Berlin spray paint suspects face trial Friday
(June 18, 2015) Nearly six months after a nighttime spray painting spree shocked Berlin residents, two suspects will go to trial in Worcester County District Court on Friday morning on 40 vandalism-related charges that resulted in $11,276 in damages. The defendants, Nick Bonser, 18, of Berlin, and Jordan Denton, 18, of Ocean City, face 39… Read more »
OPA candidates ready for forum
(June 18, 2015) Former OPA Board Director Terri Mohr won the 2015 candidate draw on Thursday, June 11. Six of the seven candidates for office attended the meeting, held in the OPA Board Room in the Administration Office. Thanks to the draw, Mohr, who served one three-year term before losing a reelection bid last year,… Read more »
Black garlic spread goes great with lox
What a whirlwind the past two weeks have been. It’s nice to be back behind the wheel again, not managing anyone or anything and just cooking; well, shucking is more like it. And deciding that I didn’t have enough to do, I accepted an invitation to work with some good friends of mine, chefs up… Read more »
‘Antique Capital’ hosts Road Show
(June 11, 2015) Bill Outten, who operates three antique stores in Berlin, held Berlin’s first Antique Art Mart in April in the parking lot of Uptown Antiques. Outten will stage a similar event this Saturday, an Antiques Road Show or sorts, in cooperation with the Atlantic Hotel. These events, Outten said, typify the fact that… Read more »
Berlin brings back free concert series
(June 11, 2015) The Berlin Heritage Foundation announces that Taylor Bank will sponsor the first performance in the 2015 Concert on the Lawn series on Sunday, June 14 at 6 p.m. at the Calvin B. Taylor House Museum, 208 North Main Street. “Such Fools,” a trio of Mickey Justice on mandolin, Todd Smith on bass… Read more »
Letters to the Editor
Memorial Day parade successful Editor, The Old-Fashioned Memorial/Decoration Day Parade Committee would like to express a heart-felt “thank you” to all who helped make the annual Memorial Day Parade on Flower Street in Berlin a total success. We would like to personally thank the Town of Berlin, Mayor Gee Williams, Councilman Dean Burrell and all… Read more »
To grow or not to grow: Berlin facing big decision
It’s far too early in the conversation about the possible development of the Bay Club outside Berlin for anyone to take a definitive position, other than to express a willingness to listen. The prospect of a project that would entail the construction of 300 or so luxury homes and, perhaps, the town’s annexation of that… Read more »