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Berlin natural grocer Go Organic going food co-op

(Feb. 12, 2015) Go Organic Natural Food Grocer in Berlin is converting to a food cooperative. Attend scheduled meetings for an opportunity to invest within the local community. The discussions will include: what is a food co-op?, what will Go Organic’s look like?, what will it take to make it happen and what are the… Read more »

Pair of gardening seminars planned in Pines for Feb.

(Feb. 12, 2015) The Ocean Pines Recreation Department will present a pair of beginner’s gardening seminars this month.   The Thursday, Feb. 12 seminar will take place, 11 a.m. to noon and the Tuesday, Feb. 17 event is scheduled from 6-7 p.m. Seminar fee is $15 for Ocean Pines residents and $20 for nonresidents. Both… Read more »

Examining racial progress in Berlin

(Feb. 12, 2015) Gregory Purnell and Gee Williams both grew up in Berlin, crossing paths occasionally, and watching the slow march of progress in a segregated, southern town from opposite sides of the street. Both served in the United States Army and both left town for in-state colleges and then returned. Williams, 66, is now… Read more »

Coastal Hospice collecting lap blankets for patients

(Feb. 12, 2015) Many hospice patients become chilled in the cold of winter, and Coastal Hospice has traditionally provided lap blankets to give them comfort and warmth. Several groups, including Loving Hands of Ocean City, regularly make and generously donate lap blankets for hospice patients. But this year, the demand is exceeding the supply on… Read more »

Out-of-towners charged in Berlin vandalism case

(Feb. 12, 2015) Berlin Police charged three suspects Wednesday, two juveniles and one adult, in connection with the nighttime vandalism of more than 30 cars and three businesses in the downtown area on Jan. 25. Ocean City resident Jordan Alexandria Denton, 18, and two Ocean Pines juveniles 16 and 18, were charged with 39 counts… Read more »

Pines Chamber hosts murder mystery dinner

(Feb. 12, 2015) “For The Love of Money,” a murder mystery dinner and show, will be presented on Friday, Feb. 20 at the Woodlands of Ocean Pines. It will be performed by Get a Clue Productions and sponsored by the Ocean Pines Chamber of Commerce. Tickets cost $40 and include dinner and show. There will… Read more »

Dramatic exit marks Pines budget meeting

(Feb. 12, 2015) Down two directors at the beginning of the meeting and three at the end, the Ocean Pines Association Board of Directors on Saturday soldiered on during an impassioned budget session that saw one director walk out in frustration. Still, progress was made as the board met for the first time to suggest… Read more »

Officers installed during December Pine’eer meeting

(Feb. 12, 2015) During its December holiday luncheon, the Pine’eer Craft Club installed officers for 2015.   The officers are: President, Sharon Puser; First Vice President, Janet Rosensteel; Second Vice President, Lois Schultz; Recording Secretary, Linda Brindley; Corresponding Secretary, Louise Lassiter; Treasurer, Jane Wolnik; Assistant Treasurer, Grace McCormac; Shop Manager, Jacki Kollar; Shop Treasurer, Luz… Read more »

Federal regs. threaten operations at WCDC

(Feb. 12, 2015) Worcester County Developmental Center in Newark is fighting new federal regulations that threaten to compromise the ability of the center, and similar ones statewide, to assist people with disabilities with vocational training. While the state is developing a plan to comply with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services’ rule on Home… Read more »

OP Fire Dept. meets with directors over 2016 budget

(Feb. 12, 2015) Concerned about increases in the 2016 fiscal year budget request, the Ocean Pines Board of Directors met with officials from the community’s Fire/EMS department last Wednesday. Fire/ EMS Deputy Chief Bill Bounds and Fire Department President Dan Healy briefed the directors about the jump in numbers, up more than $200,000 over the… Read more »