(July 16, 2015) The Ocean Pines Farmers Market will host two special events in July in its continued effort to offer market shoppers a variety of unique experiences in addition to its growing lineup of vendors. On Saturday, July 18, the Worcester County Humane Society and the Ocean Pines Farmers Market will present the “Dog… Read more »
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Berlin Little League All Stars heading to state tournament
(July 16, 2015) One team from the Berlin Little League All Stars is heading to the state championships after dominating during district play, while another has reached the District 8 semifinal game. The 9-10 All Stars advanced after Luke Mergott and Brenner Gursky combined to throw a six-inning, one-hit shutout against Fruitland on Sunday, leading… Read more »
Second time’s charm for OPA Parke forum
(July 16, 2015) Although several candidates for the Ocean Pines Association Board of Directors voiced their displeasure over the format and moderation style of a previous candidate forum held in June, most seemed pleased with the debate at The Parke last Tuesday. Six of the seven board candidates, vying for two positions, participated in what… Read more »
Berlin employees give thanks, cake to mayor and council
(July 16, 2015) In front of a packed house at Town Hall on Monday night, the Town of Berlin staff thanked the mayor and council for its leadership. Managing Director Jeff Fleetwood, who presented the council with a cake, said the employees were there to commend their employers. “All these folks are here obviously to… Read more »
Annual book sale at Ocean Pines library, July 24-27
(July 16, 2015) The Friends of the Ocean Pines library will hold the annual book sale on Friday, July 24, Saturday, July 25 and Monday, July 27. Friday’s sale is from 6-9 p.m. and is for members of FOPL, but participants may join at the door. Membership is $5 for individuals and $10 for… Read more »
New details emerge on candidate Trendic
(July 16, 2015) New details emerged this week in the June 20 incident involving Ocean Pines Board of Directors candidate Slobodan Trendic and an apparent DWI. Trendic had been charged with numerous traffic offenses stemming from that evening, including drinking and driving and leaving the scene of an accident, according to a release issued by… Read more »
Annual Berlin Bathtub Races return Friday
(July 16, 2015) Eighty-four-year-old Jesse Turner knows a thing or two about racing bathtubs. The owner of The Shoebox on Main Street in downtown Berlin first realized he possessed this unusual skill more than two decades ago, when he first took part in the sport. Turner had just become chairman of the Berlin Chamber of… Read more »
Strawberry shortcake ‘refreshing’ in summer
Reprinted from July 10, 2014 issue. Every now and then, the near-100 degree temperatures merit a little outside-time. I don’t mind sweating a little since it means that I have a good deal of the season left; we get a little reprieve from the minus-10 degrees that graced our shores a mere few months ago. … Read more »
Letters to the Editor
Blame format Editor, As a candidate in the current election process for a position on the Board of Directors in Ocean Pines, I take some exception to your opinion column dated July 2, 2015, lamenting candidates who provide more style than substance. Unfortunately, none of the participating candidates have any input in determining the format… Read more »
With Bathtub Races, Berlin just having fun
Ah yes, the annual Berlin Bathtub Races. It’s so nice to have something on which to expound besides local politics, even if it is plumbing related. This also one of the rare instances when we can talk about people pushing each other around without having to worry about a public backlash. That, after all, is… Read more »