BERLIN– A historically close finish highlighted the 25th annual Bathtub Races on Friday, July 18. The Phillips International team tied Uptown Antiques during the race’s final heat, then won by a nose in a rematch moments later, taking the coveted “Winner Takes All” trophy. “It’s exciting,” said driver Emiliano Espinosa. “It was a relief for… Read more »
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Ocean Pines Players looking for director, producer help
OCEAN PINES–The Ocean Pines Players has planned an exciting new season of plays and now seeks enthusiastic individuals to direct and help produce these events. Experience is desirable, but newcomers will receive guidance, training and support from experienced members. With assistance from technical crew and other experienced individuals, the director sets the tone for the… Read more »
Exchange students looking for host families for school year
BERLIN–Visiting international exchange students are looking for host families for the upcoming school year. International Experience-USA, a 501(c)(3) non-profit based in Northfield, Minn., is seeking housing for students ages 15-18 from countries including Germany, Spain, Switzerland and Thailand. Brothers Kevin and Thomas Gilner founded the organization in 2002. “Their father was a high school principal… Read more »
Hunt and Lane offers unique imported furniture inventory
BERLIN– Generations of skill and technique go into each unique piece of furniture at Hunt and Lane. Partners Taber Bartoshesky and Jon Lane personally import all of their inventory from Bali, Indonesia. “I completely fell in love with the culture and the furniture,” Lane said. “We went there last year, and when we got back… Read more »
MAAC will recommend OP boat ramps closed to public
OCEAN PINES–The Ocean Pines boat ramps should be closed to the public, the Marine Activities Advisory Committee will recommend to the board of directors. The committee will write a motion clarifying that fact to give to the board, MAAC Chairman Frank Watkins said July 15. A sign at the White Horse Park boat ramp says… Read more »
Friends of OP Library to present annual book sale
OCEAN PINES–The Friends of the Ocean Pines Library will present its annual book sale on Friday, July 25, 6-9 p.m.; Saturday, July 26, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Monday, July 28, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The library is located at 11107 Cathell Road, next to the Ocean Pines post office and across from… Read more »
Berlin 9-10 All Stars win state title; off to regionals
(July 25, 2014) Overcoming an early-inning scare, the Berlin Intermediate All-Star team advanced to the regional semifinals after thrashing New York, 17-5, on Tuesday. “That New York team came out like gangbusters on us,” said Berlin Coach Cameron McDonough. “We scored five in the top of the first and they came right back and scored… Read more »
Festival of Boats returns to OP after seven-year hiatus
OCEAN PINES– After a seven-year hiatus, the Festival of Boats parade returns to the community on Saturday, July 26. The revived and expanded event now includes family entertainment, games and concessions by Kiwanis. “The event had been stopped because of lack of boats and lack of participants,” said parade chairman Steve Stein. “The last year… Read more »
Mayors, officials converge on Berlin for LESMA meetings
BERLIN– Dozens of leaders converged on Thursday, July 17 as the town hosted the Lower Eastern Shore Mayor’s Association monthly meeting. Mayors and top officials from Ocean City, Salisbury, Pocomoke City, Crisfield and Sharptown were on hand during the meeting, held in Tex Mex & Country Cook’n’s newly renovated second-story dining room. The light-hearted affair… Read more »
Unavailable parking spots uncool for Berlin merchants
BERLIN– A tempest in a teapot, brewing for years, began to boil over during a Mayor and Council Meeting on Monday, July 14. As traffic into the town continues to increase exponentially, a limited number of public parking spaces continue to be unavailable. Aggravating the problem, some residents and workers in the busy downtown area… Read more »