National politics isn’t our bailiwick, but here we are, risking a brickbat or two at a time when political strategy too often involves vilifying and defaming opponents instead of debating opposing points of view without coming to blows. Nothing illustrates that more than Tuesday’s vote in the House of Representatives to evict Kevin McCarthy from… Read more »
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Chicken picatta with cream, of course
By Paul Suplee, MBA, CEC, PC-3 I do an awful lot of driving between the two restaurants, the Marlin Club and UMES in Princess Anne. I decided to get rid of my big redneck rig and downsize to a Toyota Tacoma and thank goodness that I did. It gets twice the mileage, which is a… Read more »
Pragmatic government now on endangered list
National politics isn’t our bailiwick, but here we are, risking a brickbat or two at a time when political strategy too often involves vilifying and defaming opponents instead of debating opposing points of view without coming to blows. Nothing illustrates that more than Tuesday’s vote in the House of Representatives to evict Kevin McCarthy from… Read more »
August financials for OPA continue positive trend
Once again, golf revenue keeps OPA ahead of monthly projections overall By Cindy Hoffman, Staff Writer (Oct. 5, 2023) Ocean Pines Association General Manager John Viola and his staff are gearing up for next year’s budget process, he announced at the Saturday’s meeting of the association’s board of directors. Viola said he wants to be able… Read more »
GM team keeps OP running on all fronts
Viola highlights staffing, maintenance of amenities and future big ticket items By Cindy Hoffman, Staff Writer (Oct. 5, 2023) Ocean Pines Association General Manager John Viola reported the highlights of the last month to the board of directors at its session on Saturday. He noted that Michelle Hitchens has been promoted to aquatics manager, reporting… Read more »
Planning underway for OP 2024 season kick-off
By Cindy Hoffman, Staff Writer (Oct. 5, 2023) Plans are in full swing for a big open house to kick off the 2024 summer season in Ocean Pines. Gary Miller, the chair of the OP Day working group and Linda Yurche of the Communications Advisory Committee presented the plans to the Ocean Pines Association Board Of… Read more »
Free costume Swap at Love Your Mama set for Saturday
By Cindy Hoffman, Staff Writer (Oct. 5, 2023) Love Your Mama is all about living sustainably, so as we enter the season of over-indulgence, Halloween would appear to be a good time to factor in Mother Earth. That’s why Lizzie Ottenstein, the proprietor of Love You Mama, is hosting her second annual costume swap on Saturday,… Read more »
Create care packages, enjoy food, drinks and music Sunday at Yacht Club
By Cindy Hoffman, Staff Writer (Oct. 5, 2023) This Sunday, swing by the Ocean Pines Yacht Club between 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and volunteer for a good cause, all while enjoying music from Cup o’Joe, good drinks and food, games and raffles. The Ocean Pines-Get Involved Facebook group has partnered with Matt Ortt Companies and… Read more »
Grab your mate and check out the lovely British Rose
By Cindy Hoffman, Staff Writer (October 5, 2023) It’s Thursday, so head on down to Berlin to enjoy some British charm as sisters Debra Passwaters and Larnet St. Amant cut the ribbon on their new store, British Rose at 18 N. Main Street at 5:30 p.m. There will be refreshments for all who join the… Read more »
Berlin Council discusses how to use casino revenue
By Cindy Hoffman, Staff Writer (Sept. 28, 2023) The Berlin TownCouncil and Mayor Zack Tyndall had preliminary discussions Monday evening on how to spend the casino revenue it received through the Local Impact Grant process. The Town of Berlin creates a multi-year plan for the funds. The grants, which were created by the Maryland General Assembly… Read more »