(April 16, 2015) While Berlin has officially been “cool” for a year, courtesy of the Budget Travel Magazine designation, one could argue that the Baltimore-based Kelly Bell Band has maintained its cool status for going on two decades. The band’s year-long birthday celebration/victory lap includes headlining the Cool Berlin Day bash on Saturday, April 18…. Read more »
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Looking behind Berlin’s ‘coolest’ campaign
(April 16, 2015) Last year, during the aftermath of the Budget Travel magazine designation that named Berlin the “Coolest Small Town in America,” the Bayside Gazette examined the decades-long journey the town took, from former peach hub, to forgotten stopover, to a thriving, resurgent community of certified cool. While this Saturday’s Cool Berlin Anniversary… Read more »
OPA, Landscapes Unlimited close in on golf contract
(April 16, 2015) After months of often grueling debate over switching golf course management companies in Ocean Pines, the community association’s board of directors is nearing a final vote to approve a contract with Landscapes Unlimited. The vote, which could take place this week, would bring Landscapes Unlimited in to replace former management company Billy… Read more »
Berlin celebrates ‘cool’ anniversary
(April 16, 2015) While there is sure to be plenty of reflection and well-earned back patting by Berliners on Saturday, a large portion of the crowd in downtown Berlin will be there for one thing and one thing alone: the planned, massive Cool Berlin Anniversary Party. This year the task of throwing a party worthy… Read more »
Fresh guacamole nourishes body, spirit
Today it is chilly and raining. Yesterday I was in shorts and T-shirt, walking barefoot to the mailbox with my barefoot children. Yes, we are the hillbillies of Ocean Pines as we see shoes are the devil and as soon as we can whisk them off of our feet, we do. I’m just so glad… Read more »
Bunting, Bertino, to host town hall meeting, April 21
(April 9, 2015) Worcester County Commissioners Jim Bunting and Chip Bertino invite area residents to join them for a town hall meeting Tuesday, April 21 at 6:30 p.m. at the Ocean Pines Branch Library. Chief Administrative Officer Harold Higgins will give a presentation on the current draft of the 2015-16 county budget. As it now… Read more »
Paint Snow Hill returns for 12th year, April 16-19
(April 9, 2015) For the 12th year, Snow Hill will be hosting plein air artists from throughout the Mid-Atlantic, April 16-19. Again this year, 70 artists will be participating in the “paint out.” Ann Coates, organizer of the event, is pleased to have 20 registered artists who are featured in the recently published100 Plein Painters… Read more »
Ocean Pines to host spring flea market this Saturday
(April 9, 2015) Ocean Pines’ annual Indoor/Outdoor Flea Market will take place on Saturday, April 11 from 8 a.m. to noon at the Ocean Pines Community Center. Gently used clothing, children’s items, household items, collectibles and other items will be for sale. Ocean Pines Farmers Market will be open, featuring fresh produce, baked goods, meats… Read more »
Nominations for awards sought
(April 9, 2015) Worcester County Tourism is accepting nominations through April 10 for the fourth annual Worcester Green Awards. Worcester Green celebrates excellence in promoting environmentally friendly practices, strategies and products. Awards will be granted to Worcester County businesses that demonstrate extraordinary performance related to sustainable environmental practices, such as water conservation, wastewater management, the… Read more »
Letters to the Editor
Response to Clarke statements Editor, I’m writing to set the record straight with regard to OPA Board Member Marty Clarke’s statements, which appeared in the Golf article by Josh Davis in the March 12, 2015 edition of the Bayside Gazette. My delay in responding is due to my only recently seeing the article,… Read more »