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Berlin Mayor Gee Williams speaks on election issues

(Sept. 22, 2016) Berlin Mayor Gee Williams, 67, is comfortable standing on his record and his eight-years in office, as he seeks reelection in the Oct. 4 municipal election. After a career as a journalist and newspaper publisher, Williams made the transition to Berlin Councilman in 2003. He became acting mayor in 2008 when Mayor… Read more »

Unique nature of Pines may make for tricky mgmt. search

(Sept. 22, 2016) Many of the more than 8,400 property owners in Ocean Pines see the community as a special place. It’s close to the beach, has plenty of amenities and boasts one of the lowest crime rates in the entire state. The Ocean Pines Association is also different from many other homeowners’ associations in… Read more »

OPA Briefs

(Sept. 22, 2016) The Ocean Pines Association Board of Directors discussed the following items during a work session at the community Center on Monday: New format Board President Tom Herrick said the working sessions, the first for the new board, would be done on a trial basis. Comments on work session topics from the homeowners,… Read more »

Ocean Pines to host Junior Tennis Open on Saturday

(Sept. 22, 2016) The Ocean Pines Recreation and Parks Department and Delmarva Beach Tennis will host the Ocean Pines Junior Tennis Open on Saturday, Sept. 24 at the Manklin Meadows Racquet Sports Complex, at 11443 Manklin Creek Road in Ocean Pines. The event was originally scheduled for July 23. This nonsanctioned competitive tournament is offered… Read more »

#Puseystrong color run to support local scholarship

(Sept. 22, 2016) Kicking off Pocomoke High School homecoming week is the second annual Susan Pusey memorial color run, honoring the field hockey coach that led the Warriors to 16 state championships. Pusey died from a complication of knee surgery. She underwent the procedure on July 17, 2015 and passed away two days later. Her… Read more »

Ride to Sturgis brings hundreds to park, Saturday

(Sept. 22, 2016) While the ultimate justification for Bike Week and its related events is the amount of business its arrival attracts, Snow Hill’s first foray into a motorcycle-themed event, the “Ride to Sturgis,” last Saturday, brought a lot of people to the namesake park, but not very many to downtown shops. “It’s definitely coming… Read more »

Plein air painters converge for 7th annual Paint Berlin

(Sept. 22, 2016) Starting today, expect to see artists from across the East Coast setting up easels along the Victorian streets of downtown Berlin. The seventh annual Paint Berlin, presented by the Worcester County Arts Council, is expected to draw about 50 artists for two days of painting, followed by a “wet paint” show and… Read more »

‘Pup of the Pines’ contest to raise money for dog park

(Sept. 22, 2016) Enter furry friends into the second annual “Pup of the Pines” photo contest, sponsored by the Ocean Pines Recreation and Parks Department. The contest runs until Oct.15.   The winner of the contest will be named the “2017 Pup of the Pines” and will receive a free 2017 Ocean Pines Dog Park… Read more »

Clubs Committee examines role under new OPA leadership

(Sept. 22, 2016) Along with changes in leadership at the Ocean Pines Association board of directors and general manager levels come new policies at many of the amenities, along with new expectations for those who help guide them. Last Thursday, the clubs committee met at the yacht club to discuss some of those new expectations…. Read more »

Sunfest returns for 42nd year in Ocean City

(Sept. 22, 2016) One of Ocean City’s favorite events kicks off today, Thursday, with area residents and visitors saying goodbye to summer and welcoming in fall with four days of arts and crafts, live musical entertainment, food and family activities during the 42nd annual Sunfest celebration. The festival takes place in the inlet parking lot… Read more »