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WCDC still fighting new federal regs

(Dec. 3, 2015) The Worcester County Developmental Center (WCDC) continues to fight new federal regulations that could compromise the operational abilities of the Newark facility, as well as similar centers statewide. Vocational training centers like the developmental center are being targeted by the Department of Justice following a ruling by the Centers for Medicare &… Read more »

BBBSGC to host 23rd annual ‘Santa’s Open’ golf tournament

(Dec. 3, 2015) Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Greater Chesapeake will host the 23rd annual Santa’s Open Charity Golf Tournament, sponsored by RAMS, LLC., on Saturday, Dec. 5 at the Ocean Pines Golf & Country Club. Since 1992, Santa’s Open has provided funds to benefit low-income children and families on Maryland’s Eastern Shore who… Read more »

France coming back to Berlin; performer playing Santa Claus

(Dec. 3, 2015) Ed France is not your usual small town person. Among other things, he has performed for three presidents and joined a trio of circuses during a performing career that spans nearly six decades. On Saturday, the 74-year-old Berlin native will return to his hometown to greet children as Santa Claus at the… Read more »

Berlin Christmas parade back for 45th stroll down Main St.

(Dec. 3, 2015) Berlin’s 45th annual Christmas Parade returns to Main Street tonight, Thursday, running from 7-9 p.m. Space for floats filled up early this year, as the many would-be entries had to be denied entry well before the Nov. 20 deadline to keep the long line of participants from winding too far. Parade categories… Read more »

BERLIN BRIEFS

(Dec. 3, 2015) The Berlin Mayor and Council discussed the following items during a public meeting at Town Hall on Nov. 23. Meeting canceled The council voted unanimously to cancel the town meeting scheduled for Dec. 28. Mayor Gee Williams said it conflicted with the Christmas holiday and would have had a light agenda. He… Read more »

Renaud looking into appointments

(Dec. 3, 2015) Following a Nov. 19 meeting that included no small amount of disagreement on the part of the directors, OPA Board President Pat Renaud said he’s looking into claims that he wrongfully made three appointments to represent the board in talks with golf management company Landscapes Unlimited. He also suggested the dour tone… Read more »

Director suggests golf reps removed with ‘no just cause’

(Dec. 3, 2015) Director Tom Herrick brought up an “old business” item during a Nov. 19 Ocean Pines Association Board Meeting that sparked a lengthy, and often loud, debate on the golf management situation in Ocean Pines. Nearly an hour later, the board essentially voted 4-3 to confirm a series of appointments by Board President… Read more »

Looking into details of OPA golf management contract

(Dec. 3, 2015) As details of the golf management contract between Nebraska-based Landscapes Unlimited and the Ocean Pines Association have become a subject of debate during public meetings, the average resident might be wondering what the terms of the contract might be. Essentially, the contract signed on May 1 by then Board President Dave Stevens… Read more »

Santa to appear at several Ocean Pines holiday events

(Dec. 3, 2015) Despite the area’s beach location and relatively mild temperatures, Santa Claus and his crew will make appearances at several Ocean Pines events. Santa will begin his visit to Ocean Pines with “Breakfast with Santa Claus & Friends” on Saturday, Dec. 5 from 8-11 a.m. at the Ocean Pines Community Center, located at… Read more »

Send letters and receive replies from Old Saint Nick

(Dec. 3, 2015) The Town of Berlin is inviting area children to write letters to Santa via a new program developed in conjunction with the Office Of Economic And Community Development – and the North Pole. Town officials have created a special “Letters to Santa” mailbox inside the visitor’s center on 14 South Main Street… Read more »