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 »
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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 »
World Wide Knit in Public Day comes to Pines market, Sat.
(June 11, 2015) World Wide Knit in Public Day is coming to the Ocean Pines Farmers Market on Saturday, June 13. This worldwide event is the world’s largest knitter event held every year since 2005. The event is free to everyone, and no registration is required, just join the fun at market. KIP (Knit In… Read more »
‘Famous Storms’ program June 13
(June 11, 2015) Assateague Island Alliance (AIA), the Friends Group of Assateague Island National Seashore (ASIS), will host the popular “Famous Storms of Assateague” program at Assateague Island Environmental Education Center on Saturday June 13. Coffee and refreshments will be served at 9:30 a.m. prior to the program which begins at 10 a.m. Discover how… Read more »
Photog Poudel brings Nepal to Berlin
(June 11, 2015) Born in Nepal, 28-year-old photographer Bishal Poudel grew up surrounded by beauty, living more than 20,000 feet above sea level in a region of famous mountain ranges. In 2005, he moved to the United States to attend college, arriving in Louisiana just days after Hurricane Katrina sent the area into a tailspin… Read more »
Blue Angels and Breitling Jet Team to perform in OC
(June 11, 2015) Ocean City’s eighth annual Air Show takes off this weekend bringing international performers, World War II bomber planes and numerous other acrobatic displays to the resort. “We’ve pulled off the air show version of a hat trick with the addition of the F-22 Raptor Demo Team. We have three of the biggest… Read more »
Oyster bar and chophouse, Leaky Pete’s, opens door
(June 11, 2015) The wait for Leaky Pete’s is almost over, as the new Berlin restaurant continues a string of soft openings en route to a formal opening date expected during the next few weeks. Owner Terry Feehley brings a solid pedigree to the oyster bar and chophouse, having worked 5,000 hours under a certified… Read more »
Mancini speaks during Wor. Prep academic awards
(June 11, 2015) Worcester Preparatory School alumnus Chris Mancini, ‘03, was the featured speaker during Academic Awards Convocation at the school on May 20. He talked to award winners and their parents about his days at Worcester and the excellent preparation he received noting that it all began in Pre-Kindergarten with his mother, Jeanie Mancini,… Read more »
Worcester ranks 11th in health outcomes
(June 11, 2015) Of the 23 counties and Baltimore City, Worcester ranks 11th in “health outcomes” according to a recently-released annual report compiled by the Robert Wood Johnson foundation and the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute. The full report, found at www.countyhealthrankings.org, breaks out six major areas and ranks counties versus their states and… Read more »
Herrick brings independent edge to OPA Board race
(June 11, 2015) While several of the candidates in this year’s Ocean Pines Association Board of Directors race have experience on the board, the crop of seven also includes a number of newcomers. Thomas Herrick, 61, is a member of the latter group. Born in Brooklyn and raised on Long Island, Herrick spent 28 years… Read more »