(May 21, 2015) It hasn’t always been easy, but things seemed to go smoothly Monday night between Berlin town officials and the town fire company, as the mayor and council heard budget requests for fire and EMS for the fiscal year 2016 budget. The fire company requested a $373,000 grant from the town, just over… Read more »
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Ocean Pines reviews policy on facility usage for groups
(May 21, 2015) The Ocean Pines Board of Directors met with the facility use group on Wednesday to discuss how nonprofits and other groups would use the community’s amenities. The proposal under discussion would affect Resolution M-02 in Ocean Pines, governing amenity policy. According to documents provided during the meeting, the community receives more than… Read more »
Coastal Bays Dir. Dave Wilson steps down
(May 21, 2015) Dave Wilson, Maryland Coastal Bays Program executive director, announced last Friday that he is stepping down from the post after nearly 18 years working with the group. “It’s time to hand the reigns to some fresh blood,” Wilson said. “I think we accomplished a lot and I am proud of that, but… Read more »
Berlin’s Memorial Day bash ‘homecoming’ for residents
(May 21, 2015) In a throwback to the out-in-the-street, let-your-hair-down neighborhood celebrations of decades past, Berlin is set to hold its annual Old Fashioned Memorial Day parade on Monday. This year’s event promises scores of church groups, marching, music and dance troupes, military demonstrations, and classic cars and motorcycles, beginning at Stephen Decatur Middle School… Read more »
GM Thompson town hall June 3
(May 21, 2015) Ocean Pines Association General Manager Bob Thompson will hold a town hall meeting on Wednesday, June 3 at 6 p.m. at the Ocean Pines Community Center. The meeting is open to the public. Thompson will share project and community updates as well as address comments and questions posed by Ocean Pines residents… Read more »
Church service honors veterans
(May 21, 2015) Duncan Showell Post #231 of the American Legion of Berlin will hold its annual memorial service for fallen veterans at the St. Paul’s United Methodist Church on Sunday at 10 a.m. The service will honor the more than 200 deceased members of the post. “We’d like to invite all veterans and their… Read more »
Berlin appeals board says ‘no’ to Dollar Gen.
(May 21, 2015) Oxford Chase Development Inc., engaged in a lengthy battle to build a new Dollar General store in Berlin, has exhausted all administrative options following a 3-1 “no” vote by the Berlin Board of Appeals on Wednesday night. The next step would be Worcester County Circuit Court, if the company chooses to continue… Read more »
Events honor veterans, memorial
(May 21, 2015) The Worcester County Veterans Memorial in Ocean Pines will celebrate its 10th anniversary on Memorial Day and the community has big plans to mark the milestone. Located on the South Gate at Ocean Pines, the large circular memorial with sections representing each branch of the United States Armed Forces, is open seven… Read more »
A little fermentation can go a long way
The Koreans have mastered the art of fermentation, a skill that is becoming more and more prevalent as we try to understand exciting, homemade global foods such as kimchi. The first time that I ever made kimchi was about a year and a half ago, and I just finished my experimental jar today – a… Read more »
Assateague Coastal Trust 16th annual festival, May 9
(May 7, 2015) For the 16th year, Assateague Coastal Trust will offer a selection of native flowering perennials, heirloom tomatoes, herbs and local crafts at its annual festival. This year, the event will again take place next to ACT’s office, steps from the corner of Old Ocean City Boulevard and North Main Street in Berlin… Read more »