(Nov. 27, 2014) As if this year were not cool enough, Berlin capped its charmed 2014 with a trio of tourism awards. Designated “America’s Coolest Small Town” winner by Budget Travel magazine, Berlin came up with three top honors during last week’s Maryland Tourism and Travel Summit at the Roland E. Powell Convention Center in… Read more »
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Sandpiper, OPA talks at standstill
(Nov. 27, 2014) Negotiations between Ocean Pines and Sandpiper Energy have hit an impasse with no apparent end in sight. The Ocean Pines Association Board of Directors voiced its displeasure over the deadlock during a meeting on Saturday, Nov. 22. “We’re not making any progress,” OPA President Dave Stevens said. “We’re still having the same… Read more »
Taylor Bank recognized for financial education
(Nov. 20, 2014) The Bank of Ocean City and Calvin B. Taylor Banking Company recently received an award from the Maryland Bankers Association Financial Education Awards Program. MBA’s awards program recognizes member institutions that have excelled in spreading financial education in the communities they service. The Bank of Ocean City and Calvin B. Taylor… Read more »
Deficit changes Hogan’s pitch
(Nov. 20, 2014) Republican Gov.-elect Larry Hogan said Monday that a larger-than-expected budget problem will likely affect how quickly he is able to keep a campaign promise to roll back taxes in Maryland. The comments are Hogan’s first in public since a joint legislative committee heard that Maryland faces nearly $900 million in combined budget… Read more »
It ain’t all that bad
Only by coincidence are they related, but the answer to the question of how Ocean Pines is doing and how Mediacom’s service is perceived did arise during the course of the same meeting. And that answer would be, to quote Ocean Pines Association board President Dave Stevens,” It ain’t all that bad.” Stevens was referring… Read more »
Big Brothers, Big Sisters set golf tourney
(Nov. 20, 2014) Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Greater Chesapeake will present the 22nd annual Santa’s Open Charity Golf Tournament, sponsored by Delmarva Power on Saturday, Dec. 6, at the Ocean Pines Golf & Country Club. Santa’s Open began in 1992, with the goal to provide funds to benefit children and families who are… Read more »
Coastal Hospice looks for ‘angels’
(Nov. 20, 2014) Coastal Hospice is urging its Lower Shore neighbors to be angels this year and include Coastal Hospice in their holiday giving. “Spread Your Wings” is the theme of this year’s campaign. The drive provides money the hospice needs to offer care to patients who have no ability to pay. Last year, Coastal… Read more »
DWC gets more than it expected
(Nov. 20, 2014) Walking into their monthly meeting on Monday at the Ocean Pines Recreation Center, members of the Worcester County Democratic Women’s Club were astonished to see tables overflowing with blankets, basketballs, stuffed animals, robots, board games and Disney storybooks. Although members expected donations for their two signature holiday drives on Sunday and Monday,… Read more »
Pines offering holiday show
(Nov. 20, 2014) Ocean Pines will offer one-stop-shopping for a variety of seasonal needs at the Holiday Vendor Show on Saturday, Nov. 22 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Ocean Pines Community Center. More than a dozen different vendors will display a selection of jewelry, toys, cosmetics, handbags, essential oils, food and cooking… Read more »
Hometown Christmas in OP
(Nov. 20, 2014) Area residents are invited to enjoy a cup of hot cider and treats by a warm bonfire and kick off the holiday season with the Ocean Pines Association’s 4th annual “A Hometown Christmas” and tree lighting ceremony on Saturday, Nov. 29 at 6:30 p.m. at White Horse Park in Ocean Pines. Trees… Read more »