By Cindy Hoffman, Staff Writer (Oct. 12, 2023) The Ocean Pines BMX-Skate Jam rocked the skatepark on Saturday afternoon with music from Mirrors and Wires and a ramp set up next to the skatepark for BMX bikers and skateboarders to try. Some were trying the ramp for the first time while others were clearly experienced BMXers…. Read more »
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Racquet director returns
Johnson resigns but GM smooths over problems By Cindy Hoffman, Staff Writer (Oct. 12, 2023) Tim Johnson, the Ocean Pines Association racquet sports manager who arrived in April and jump-started the racquet sports community by offering lessons, tournaments and lots of positive energy, resigned unexpectedly last week, with no notice. And now, he’s back … with… 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 »
One woman’s prescription for cancer: talk about it
By Cindy Hoffman, Staff Writer (Sept. 29, 2023) Talking was the key to recovering from endometrial (uterine) cancer for Cheri Stambaugh. She was diagnosed with cancer in March at 73 years old. Her husband passed away seven years ago, so she was by herself having to deal with the big “C.” Or so she thought. At… Read more »
Kate Patton Retires after 18 years at helm of Lower Shore Land Trust
By Cindy Hoffman, Staff Writer (Sept. 21, 2023) After 18 years as the executive director of the Lower Shore Land Trust, Kate Patton is passing the torch to the next generation of leadership. Patton was a businesswoman in Berlin, where she owned and operated the Globe Theatre until 2006, when she chose a different direction… Read more »
Fiddlers convention cancelled due to weather
By Stewart Dobson, Editor (Sept. 21, 2023) In 2020, it was the coronavirus. In 2023, the most likely cause of the cancelation of the Berlin Fiddlers Convention is nimbostratus. Those would be the heavy storm clouds that deliver prolonged rain, which is what the National Weather Service is predicting locally for Friday night and Saturday in… Read more »
Stallion Studio City runs final race
By Remy Andersen, Staff Writer (Sept. 14, 2023) It’s the end of an era for a well-seasoned standardbred trotter. Studio City finished up his final race at Ocean Downs Casino in Ocean Pines late last month, his position known in racing terms as “up the field.” Although not winning, it was a glorious, celebrated occasion by… Read more »