Policy on tree removal should be made clear It’s not called “Ocean Pines” for nothing. When the idea of the planned community was conceived in the late 1960s, its developers, Boise Cascade, wisely concluded that a peaceful bayside residential development in the woods would sell better under that name than it would as a 3,000-acre… Read more »
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Letter To The Editor: Technical basis for wind opposition
Technical basis for wind opposition Editor, As an engineer with more than 40 years of experience in the development, construction, operation, and maintenance of power plants including wind farms, I need to express my concerns regarding Maryland offshore wind turbine development. There is clearly a lack of electric power generation understanding from our Maryland State… Read more »
Gloria Shoemaker
Gloria Shoemaker Ocean City With deep sorrow, we announce the passing of our beloved mother, sister, and friend, Gloria Shoemaker who peacefully entered the arms of her Savior on December 3, 2024, at the age of 67. Born on June 26, 1957, in Baltimore, Gloria was the daughter of the late Rosalie Neumayer and Edward… Read more »
Janice Hope Wainwright
Janice Hope Wainwright Berlin Janice Hope Wainwright, age 78, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, January 4, 2025. Born in Berlin, she was the daughter of the late Herman Sorin and Eunice Quillen Sorin. Janice grew up in Berlin and attended Stephen Decatur High School. After graduating she pursued Cosmetology and… Read more »
George Thomas Scheleur
George Thomas Scheleur Berlin With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of George Thomas Scheleur on December 30, 2024, at the age of 77. Born on March 12, 1947, in Pasadena, George was a devoted husband, father, brother, and friend whose presence will be deeply missed. George proudly served his country as a Navy veteran,… Read more »
Bridge repairs, irrigation fixes set for OP golf course
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer The Ocean Pines Association Board of Directors has approved the renovation of the bridge on the fourth fairway and over the channel at the community’s golf course. OPA General Manager John Viola said the full price to redeck and re-fence the structure is $40,000. Fisher Marine Construction of Chincoteague, Virginia,… Read more »
Library system fundraiser to benefit scholarship program
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer Yoga enthusiasts and potential contributors to a scholarship program are invited to the Berlin library on Sunday, Jan. 5, for a class being held to benefit the Leister-Staley Scholarship Fund. The “Building an Intentional Foundation” yoga fundraiser will take place in the Berlin library meeting room from 10:30-11:30 a.m. The… Read more »
Viola says projects, budget process are on track for OP
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer As 2025 kicks off, improvements to a racquet center sports building, a new firehouse, a jet ski launch initiative and the annual budget process are all on track for Ocean Pines. General Manager John Viola gave his monthly progress report on the neighborhood’s ongoings at the community’s Dec. 21 meeting… Read more »
OP electronic sign initiative needs county code tweaked
By Brian Shane Staff Writer Ocean Pines plans to add new electronic signage at the north and south gate entrances to the community, but Worcester County leaders need to tweak a county ordinance to make it happen. The Ocean Pines Board of Directors wants to replace older signage with new electronic message signs at the… Read more »
Medical leave rule to cost OP around $30K
Tara Fischer Staff Writer As Maryland’s paid family and medical leave program goes into effect this year, the cost to the Ocean Pines Association will be approximately $30,000, General Manager John Viola told the association board of directors on Dec. 21. Benefits from Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI), a program allowing Maryland workers to… Read more »