BERLIN—The artists involved in creating the first mural in Stephen Decatur Park took a few moments to reflect on their project as the 22-year-old images are about to be repainted during “Take Pride in Berlin Week” from April 19-26. The repainting project was organized by the Berlin Parks Commission and was funded in part by… Read more »
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Terry memo gives OPA golf critics needed assurance
OCEAN PINES—Recent actions by members of the Ocean Pines Association Board of Directors appear to have slowed momentum that began building last month for a referendum to stop the financial bleeding of expenses on the golf course by converting it to open space or park land. During a March 5 work session, the overwhelming… Read more »
Merguez sausage fairly simple to make
Today was curing, smoking and barbecue day at school and it ushered in the strangest snow storm of all; not a bad way to spend a Tuesday. Students made duck pastrami (to be smoked the next day), Andouille sausage and pepperoni. The latter is hanging in the walk-in after a dip in potassium sorbate, which… Read more »
Tickets on sale for Ocean Pines Springo Bingo event
OCEAN PINES–Tickets are on sale now for the Ocean Pines Chamber of Commerce Bingo event on Thursday April 3, in the Ocean Pines Community Center. At Springo Bingo, players will win cash and prize packages from area businesses. Each game is worth at least $50. There will also be a Chinese Auction, extra games and… Read more »
Naviance great for student goal setting
It’s an educational innovation that will really be of help to Worcester County Public School students. The program is called “Naviance,” and it’s a combination of the words “navigation” and “guidance.” It uses four components, including college and career planning, preparing for success, determining which courses to take and using e-documents when applying to college… Read more »
Dozer’s dogged cancer research run
Had an opportunity to interview Rosana Panza, an Ocean Pines resident, and owner of one remarkable dog named Dozer. Why remarkable? How many dogs do you know who has a Facebook page? You can like him at Dozer the Dog. He has already over 16,000 likes. And why shouldn’t he. Dozer, 6, has raised over… Read more »
It took the village of Dagsboro to help save Clayton Theater
DAGSBORO—Through an outpouring of community support—and a little Hollywood-styled luck—the Clayton Theater managed to upgrade its movie projection systems by converting to digital technology on March 7, allowing the 65-year-old movie house to continue to show first-run films, like its current showing of “Son of God.” On many levels Joanne Howe had a horrible 2013…. Read more »
OPA board vote deadlocked on committee term extentions
OCEAN PINES— A deadlocked vote by the Ocean Pines Association Board of Directors during the March 19 regular meeting failed to allow for extensions for three expiring members of the Communications Advisory Committee. The board did approve a motion to allow its legal counsel to pursue a turn over agreement relating to The Point development,… Read more »
Beach Bots team gets recognition at council meeting
BERLIN—The Worcester County Beach Bots Robotics Team was recognized by Mayor Gee Williams and the Town Council on March 24 for their achievements in designing and building award-winning robots. The 60-member team was presented with a $400 check by Chief Arnold Downing from the Berlin Police Department to help support the team by contributing some… Read more »
OP Platform Tennis Club to offer youth, parent lessons
OCEAN PINES—The Platform Tennis Club is gearing up for a brand new program that will offer free lessons to lure local young people and their parents outside into the fresh and open air this summer, based on a description of the clinics by Linda Horst, who is coordinating the program. Interested parents and children can… Read more »