BERLIN—In November the Town of Berlin will host two major art and shopping events, its Second Friday Art Stroll on Nov. 8, and its annual Tree Lighting and Arts Night on Nov. 29. Meanwhile, both the town and the Chamber of Commerce are searching for candidates to coordinate their respective programs and activities. The Town… Read more »
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Park Commission discusses possible funding for project
OCEAN PINES—The Park Commission reviewed a proposed form that businesses seeking to use the parks for commercial purposes would submit to the Mayor and Town Council at its Nov. 6 meeting. The draft “Park Use Application and Permit: Business Activity” form would include contact information for the business, the proposed use for the facility requested,… Read more »
Several leaf collection options for Ocean Pines area residents
Waste Management customers can have up to four bags of leaves each pick-up in addition to regular trash pickup. Waste Management customers are encouraged to remove up to eight bags a week. These can be in paper or plastic. On the south side of Route 90 Bridge, Waste Management pick -ups are on Tuesdays and Fridays…. Read more »
Registration to participate in Berlin parade ends Nov. 22
Entry spots are still available to participate in Berlin’s 43rd annual Christmas Parade, which will be held 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 5. The theme for this year’s parade is “A Magical Berlin Christmas”. The rain date is Thursday, Dec. 12. The parade is sponsored by Berlin Main Street. Entry fees are $25 for commercial units… Read more »
Water, sewer service area created for businesses
OCEAN PINES—Two properties along Cathell Road were added Tuesday to the Pines Plaza Commercial Sanitary Service Area, which the Worcester County Commissioners formally created that day so businesses there can have public water and sewer services. “I’m asking to be included,” said Debbie Hileman, owner of property on Cathell Road. “I definitely want water and… Read more »
OPA Board discusses propsals on FY 2015 budget guidance
OCEAN PINES—When the Ocean Pines Association Board of Directors goes into work session on Nov. 6, two budget matters that were brought up during the Oct. 26 regular meeting will be raised as points for further discussion. First, a proposal presented by Director Bill Cordwell, would provide official guidance from the board to General Manager… Read more »
Officials begin process to updating flood insurance maps
BERLIN—Town officials are taking preliminary steps to ensure that street names and landmarks are properly identified when a proposed update for Berlin’s flood insurance rate maps are released later this year through a new digital format. A sneak peek of how the actual proposed map, delineating areas that show areas where there is at least… Read more »
Actors wanted for upcoming Ocean Pines Players' show
OCEAN PINES–Have you ever dreamed of being an actor? Pretend being on stage? Ever wondered if you have " the right stuff" to perform? If so, we want you. The Ocean Pines Players, your community theater, welcomes rookie and experienced actors to audition for our spring production of "The Psychic," by acclaimed playwright and screen… Read more »
Go Organic to host series of healthy living classes in Berlin
Berlin— Go Organic health food store located in Berlin at the historic peach shed will be hosting a series of classes related to healthy, whole living. Upper Room Studio will be offering classes on fermentation, grinding grain and baking bread, soap making, yogurt and cheese making, and more. Classes will take place on six consecutive… Read more »
Goal of mobile Fig Tree Studio programs is to make art accessible
BERLIN—Kate Russell and Erika Rittling Uebel are starting small in their goal to inspire artists to find their creative cores, as the trained artists prepare to open their own Fig Tree Studio by summer of next year. In the meantime, they have been serving as mobile art departments in the Lower Eastern Shore area. Uebel… Read more »