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Ocean City’s 41st annual Sunfest kicks off Thursday

(Sept. 24, 2015) One of Ocean City’s favorite events kicks off today, Thursday, with locals and visitors bidding farewell to summer and welcoming fall with four days of arts and crafts, live entertainment, food and family fun. The 41st annual Sunfest festival takes place in the inlet parking lot under large tents with more than… Read more »

Thousands turn out for Fiddler’s

(Sept. 24, 2015) The 23rd annual Berlin Fiddlers Convention started out on a high note, drawing thousands to the north end of Main Street Friday night to watch a pair of Maryland bluegrass bands tear through sets of standards – as well as a few surprises. Bob Perilla, frontman of headlining act Big Hillbilly Bluegrass,… Read more »

Klump Memorial Fund offers free ‘Project 22’ screenings

(Sept. 24, 2015) The Jesse Klump Memorial Fund, in partnership with the Worcester County Health Department, is proud to present “Project 22,” a feature-length, critically-acclaimed film that brings to light the problem of suicide among military veterans. This film, created by two battle-scarred Marines, is available for screening at no cost to local sponsoring organizations…. Read more »

Annual orientation brings new, old OPA directors together

(Sept. 24, 2015) What does it take to be a board member in Ocean Pines? Technically, only a few thousand votes and ownership of at least one property in the community. It’s often a thankless job, with long hours and no pay, as well as being under the microscope of 8,452 homes and the local… Read more »

Berlin Police taking back RX drugs

(Sept. 24, 2015) On Saturday, Sept. 26 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. the Berlin Police Department and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) will give the public its 10th opportunity in five years to prevent pill abuse and theft by ridding their homes of potentially dangerous expired, unused and unwanted prescription drugs. Bring pills for… Read more »

‘Best’ in show: oil painter first place in Paint Berlin

(Sept. 24, 2015) Christopher Best, 31, took home the top prize during last weekend’s Paint Berlin, winning $1,000 for his oil painting “Peach Shack.” The annual Worcester County Arts Council plein air competition, which ran Sept. 17-19, drew 35 artists from across the region and concluded with a “Wet Paint” show and sale at the… Read more »

Free health seminars held in OP

(Sept. 24, 2015) The Ocean Pines Recreation and Parks Department will offer several free health-related seminars this fall at the Ocean Pines Community Center, located at 235 Ocean Parkway in Ocean Pines. On Tuesday, Sept. 29 at 9 a.m., Atlantic General Hospital’s Ann Waples will present “Keeping Your Heart Happy & Healthy.” Waples, a registered… Read more »

Proposal offers possible hint at BOD direction

 (Sept. 24, 2015) Although Pete Gomsak’s financial presentations have been an annual tradition during the Ocean Pines Board of Director orientation meetings for a number of years, the assistant treasurer made one notable addition during his two-hour talk last Thursday. The final slide shown to the seven directors, including freshman board members Cheryl Jacobs and… Read more »

Berlin elected officials to ‘walk’ with public in October

(Sept. 24, 2015) In response to public suggestions made during Berlin government’s strategic planning sessions held earlier this year, several councilmembers have committed to meeting directly with their constituents. The “Walks with Elected Officials” initiative began earlier this month, with District 2 Councilmember Lisa Hall hosting a “walk” at Buckingham Elementary School on Sept. 16…. Read more »

Pines Budget and Finance Committee gives BOD guidance

(Sept. 24, 2015) Although work on the fiscal year 2017 budget will not formally get under way until October, the Ocean Pines Association Board of Directors held a special meeting on Sept. 16 to hear budget guidance recommendations from one of its advisory committees. During the meeting, Budget and Finance Committee Chair Patricia Supik presented… Read more »