(Nov. 13, 2014) For the second time in two weeks, a Berlin town meeting was overtaken by talks of a skateboard park. First, it was the mayor and council meeting on Oct. 27, when Beth Gourley kick-started the discussion of a recreation center large enough to hold skaters, bikers and a host of other indoor and… Read more »
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Council gets another park pitch
(Nov. 13, 2014) Berlin residents continued their plea for a recreation facility on Monday, taking over a town meeting to discuss the subject for the third time in three weeks. Outcry began during a Mayor and Council meeting on Oct. 27, continued during a Parks Commission meeting on Nov. 4, and lasted for more than… Read more »
OP manager ready to take all questions
(Nov. 13, 2014) Ocean Pines Association General Manager Bob Thompson will hold his first town hall meeting in more than a year. Thompson plans an update on association business today at 6 p.m. at the Ocean Pines Community Center. The meeting is open to the public. “I used to do quite a few of them… Read more »
Training certification for Heartsaver, CPR and AED
(Nov. 6, 2014) OCEAN PINES–The Ocean Pines Recreation Department will offer a Heartsaver, CPR, AED training and certification on Monday, Nov. 10, from 7-9 p.m. This class will be held in the East Room of The Community Center in Ocean Pines. This class is designed for anyone who wants to be prepared for a… Read more »
Veterans Day ceremonies set for next week
(Nov. 6, 2014) America’s military veterans will be honored during ceremonies next week at several locations. Ocean Pines: • The Worcester County Veterans Memorial: The Worcester County Veterans Memorial Foundation will honor veterans in its 11th annual Veterans Day ceremony on Tuesday, Nov. 11 at 11 a.m. The event will take place at the Worcester… Read more »
Phosphorus analysis delayed again
(Nov. 6, 2014) First it was delayed a week, now it is delayed indefinitely. A study commissioned by the Maryland Department of Agriculture to determine the economic impact of restricting phosphorus found in chicken manure used to fertilize crops was put on hold for a second time this month. Originally slated for release on Oct…. Read more »
Flower shop blooms once again
(Nov. 6, 2014) The long-dormant flower shop on 3 Pitts Street in Berlin is getting a makeover. Florist and designer Autumn Graves is set to take over the store, soon-to-be renamed Bleached Butterfly, by Dec. 1. “I’m keeping it a flower shop, but taking it up a few notches as far as making it a… Read more »
Berlin Chamber selects its next administrator
(Nov. 6, 2014) After two months hanging in virtual limbo, the Berlin Chamber of Commerce has found a replacement to head its day-to-day operations. The chamber last week tapped Jim Volk, a part-time Realtor at Hileman Real Estate Inc., as the new administrator. Joya Mattie, who had been the executive director of the chamber, stepped… Read more »
OPA GM Bob Thompson sets date for town hall meeting
(Nov. 6, 2014) OCEAN PINES–Ocean Pines Association General Manager Bob Thompson will hold a town hall meeting on Thursday, Nov. 13 at 6 p.m. at the Ocean Pines Community Center. The meeting is open to the public. Thompson will use the meeting as an opportunity to address comments and questions posed by Ocean Pines… Read more »
Worcester County honors public safety personnel
(Nov. 6, 2014) April 17 began as a cool, windy and somewhat drizzly day. With the arrival of early evening hours, temperatures dipped. Seemingly, the day had passed with little more excitement than that which is common with fluctuating spring weather conditions. The evening calm, however, was about to be broken. At 6:02 p.m. Worcester… Read more »