(Nov. 20, 2014) Despite suffering repeated setbacks at nearly every stage, from inception to construction, the long-discussed sidewalk connecting downtown Berlin and Stephen Decatur Park appears to be edging ever-closer to reality. The town sent requests for proposals on the project and was set to move toward construction as far back as July when easements… Read more »

(Nov. 20, 2014) The Mediacom stranglehold on Ocean Pines became one of the sole sources of contention during an otherwise smooth General Manager meeting on Nov. 13. The problem dates back nearly four decades, when the community signed a 15-year exclusive contract with Triad CATV, Inc. in 1978 with options that could have extended the… Read more »

(Nov. 20, 2014) The 44th annual Berlin Christmas Parade, “The Coolest Christmas Parade in America” is set for Thursday Dec. 4 at 7 p.m. The Berlin Main Street Program is sponsoring this year’s parade event. There will be a rain date of Thursday, Dec. 11 if needed. The parade line-up is completely full with 85… Read more »

(Nov. 20, 2014) Berlin continued moving toward providing new affordable housing, as the town Planning Commission approved the final site design for Cannery Village during its meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 12. The development, located on Cannery Way at Flower Street, includes 45 lots that will be developed into 36 four-bedroom rancher style homes, eight two-bedroom… Read more »

(Nov. 20, 2014) Delivering his first “town hall” session in more than a year, Ocean Pines General Manager Bob Thompson appeared upbeat last Thursday at the Recreation Center as he painted a picture of a robust community with a flourishing array of amenities Thompson provided updates on the yacht club and golf course, complete with… Read more »

(Nov. 20, 2014) Less than a month after the Ocean Pines Association Board of Directors questioned its own “Request for Proposals” (RFP) procedures, the community appears to have found corrective action. In October, the board reviewed a single bid for the new White Horse Boat Ramp and then balked as the questioned whether the bid… Read more »

(Nov. 20, 2014) The Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean Pines–Ocean City recently received a challenge from the Greater Millsboro Kiwanis Club to collect 100 coats for local agencies who administer the providing of coats to those in need.   All of the Kiwanis Clubs in District 5 received the same challenge, which is meant to… Read more »

(Nov. 20, 2014) Multiple suspected cases of fraud caused Berlin law enforcement to issue a warning to area residents last week. Police issued a press release on Wednesday, Nov. 12 after receiving at least two calls involving telephone and Internet scams on the same day. “Because of that we wanted to get something out to… Read more »

(Nov. 20, 2014) More than 200 members of the state tourism industry gathered in Ocean City last week for the 34th annual Maryland Tourism and Travel Summit. Held at the Roland E. Powell Convention Center on Nov. 12-14, the summit is a three-day war room-style preparation for Tourism Day 2015, when tourism industry leaders lobby… Read more »

(Nov. 20, 2014) Area residents are invited to enjoy a cup of hot cider and treats by a warm bonfire and kick off the holiday season with the Ocean Pines Association’s 4th annual “A Hometown Christmas” and tree lighting ceremony on Saturday, Nov. 29 at 6:30 p.m. at White Horse Park in Ocean Pines. Trees… Read more »