(Nov. 27, 2014) The equestrian world can seem a little forbidding to outsiders. Riders often appear straight-faced with perfect posture and pressed uniforms. The horses themselves are mammoth and unfamiliar if you have never been around them – like enormous Labrador retrievers but with hooves and better teeth. Entry into that world, that culture, seems… Read more »

(Nov. 27, 2014) While bicycling and skateboard enthusiasts continue to lobby the Town of Berlin for a recreation complex, an Ocean Pines resident took matters into his own hands when looking for a place to ride. Jerome “Tres” Denk, founder of the Eastern Shore chapter of the International Mountain Bicycling Association, used his group to… Read more »

Cookie walk A Cookie Walk to benefit Diakonia will take place at the Community Church of Ocean Pines, off Route 589 in Berlin, Saturday, Dec. 13 from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.   Guests can choose from a variety of home baked holiday cookies for $7/pound and meet Santa Claus and his elf.   All… Read more »

(Nov. 27, 2014) The Ocean Pines Association will host its fourth annual “A Hometown Christmas” tree lighting ceremony in White Horse Park on Saturday, Nov. 29 at 6:30 p.m. “The community comes together with different social groups, families and businesses to light trees under the pavilion,” said Katie Goetzinger, coordinator of “A Hometown Christmas.” This… Read more »

(Nov. 27, 2014) The Ocean Pines Board of Directors approved a site plan for a new racquet sports complex at Manklin Meadows Park during its regular meeting on Saturday, Nov. 22. The motion passed 5-2, with President Dave Stevens and Vice President Marty Clarke dissenting. The board did not earmark any money for the complex…. Read more »

(Nov. 27, 2014) Two churches will offer a free meal this Thanksgiving holiday. The Ocean City Baptist Church will be having its annual Thanksgiving dinner for people looking to spend time with others and enjoy food on Thanksgiving Day. “We have a good group of people who come every year. This is a family event,… Read more »

(Nov. 27, 2014) Holiday Arts Night returns to Berlin on Friday, Nov. 28, featuring art sales in downtown shops and restaurants, as well as street vendors, live music and caroling. The evening will begin with a tree-lighting ceremony at 5:30 p.m. at the Atlantic Hotel, followed by a live ice sculpting demonstration at 6 p.m…. Read more »

 (Nov. 27, 2014) Berlin’s newest addition to its annual Holiday Arts Night celebration is more than just a cool idea – it’s frozen solid. Local ice artist Erik Cantine plans to construct a massive eight-foot ice sculpture in downtown Berlin immediately following the tree lighting ceremony at 5:30 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 28. The art… Read more »

(Nov. 27, 2014) Ocean Pines is among the most-improved cities in Maryland when it comes to crime rates, according to the Safe Choice Security blog. From 2007 to 2012, the community showed a 46.77 decrease in crime. The website compiled crime statistics, including property and violent crimes, of all municipalities in the state with populations… Read more »

(Nov. 27, 2014) The Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean Pines–Ocean City recently received a challenge from the Greater Millsboro Kiwanis Club to collect 100 coats for local agencies who administer the providing of coats to those in need.   All of the Kiwanis Clubs in District 5 received the same challenge, which is meant to… Read more »