Not-so-smart? Editor, After attending the Choptank open house on June 18 in Ocean Pines, we had more concerns than ever and decided to contact several insurance companies on their position of coverage for fire claims resulting from possible noncompliant, non U.L. listed smart meter devices. Of the three agencies we have contacted, all three agents… Read more »
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OP politics embarrassing? No, and here’s why that is
People who cringe at what they perceive to be the negative cloud that seems to float over Ocean Pines Association politics and government don’t realize how fortunate they are. The frequently unrestrained public discussions, disputes and assertions that are viewed by many as a source of embarrassment are actually refreshing as compared to the subtle… Read more »
Humane society presents ‘Cat Days of Summer’
(July 16, 2015) The Worcester County Humane Society will be holding adoption events, “The Cat Days of Summer” at Walmart in Berlin from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the following Saturdays over the summer: July 18, 25, Aug. 1, 15, 22 and also Sunday, July 26. There will also be some additional Saturdays in… Read more »
Have spooky good time during Berlin’s ghost walk
(July 16, 2015) As visitors tour nine supposedly haunted properties and a graveyard in Berlin, their guides on the Chesapeake Ghost Walk tell tales about deceased residents who continue to be spotted years after they died. “Berlin is the only town where we have walking dead,” said Mindie Burgoyne, Chesapeake Ghost Walk researcher and creator…. Read more »
Pines Youth Theater provides more than $4K in scholarships
(July 16, 2015) The Ocean Pines Youth Theater awarded $4,400 in college and arts camp scholarships this year to local students. Each of the six college scholarships was awarded to a graduating senior who has participated in The Ocean Pines Youth Theater productions and is pursing a college major or minor in a performing arts… Read more »
Fat Fish opens, sets sights on becoming ‘locals’ eatery
(July 16, 2015) Following a short stint of soft openings, new West Ocean City eatery Fat Fish officially opened to the public on Tuesday, July 7. The “all organic” restaurant offers starters, including wings, as well as salads, sandwiches, burgers and “beach burritos.” “We wanted to do something where it’s not really touristy, where we… Read more »
Annual Angler’s Club kid’s fishing contest, Saturday
(July 16, 2015) The Ocean Pines Angler’s Club will present its annual Art Hansen Memorial Youth Fishing Contest Saturday at the South Gate Pond, near the Sports Core Pool, on Cathell Road. The event, now in its 19th year, will take place from 9-10:30 a.m. Registration will begin a half hour earlier, at 8:30. Kids… Read more »
Steen reveals details of new OP development
(July 16, 2015) With the county planning office and commissioners before him and the technical review committee plus the Ocean Pines Association behind him, Marvin Steen is getting anxious to deliver his new 30-unit development in Ocean Pines. “This is the first new project in years,” Steen said. “People are anxious to see something new.”… Read more »
BERLIN BRIEFS
(July 16, 2015) The Berlin mayor and council took the following action during a public meeting at Town Hall on Monday. Façade grant The council unanimously voted to continue the Façade Improvement Program, in partnership with the state’s Department of Housing and Community Development, for the fifth consecutive year. The program offers matching grants,… Read more »
After brief delay, ballots mailed in Ocean Pines
(July 16, 2015) Ballots in this summer’s Ocean Pines Association election were mailed a week late, following the discovery of a layout error with the candidate questionnaire in the Ocean Pines Association’s quarterly newsletter. Originally, ballots were to be mailed last Tuesday, but because of the mistake, the association included a corrected version of the… Read more »