(Sept. 8, 2016) The Ocean Pines Association Budget and Finance Committee discussed the following items during a public meeting in the administration building, Aug. 24: New chairman Committee member John Viola was named the acting chairman of the committee, pending approval by the board of directors. Previous Chairwoman Pat Supik was recently elected to serve… Read more »
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New school brings Montessori method to Worcester County
(Sept. 8, 2016) Coastal Early Learning Center in Berlin held two successful open houses last week, and the Montessori school is looking forward to operating in its new base of operations, according to owner Carrie Coots. An Oklahoma native, Coots moved to the area nine years ago. She holds a degree from Oklahoma State University… Read more »
Sports Core Pool gets facelift; set to reopen Monday
(Sept. 8, 2016) Ocean Pines Aquatics will offer a “first glance” at the sports core indoor pool after the facility recently received a $250,000 facelift. Residents and swimming members are invited to view the improvements on Saturday, Sept. 10 from 3-5 p.m. The pool will officially reopen on Monday, Sept. 12. Aquatics Director Colby Phillips… Read more »
Bruder becomes ‘Queen’ with Rio Olympic coverage
(Sept. 8, 2016) Worcester Preparatory School alumna Alexandra Bruder recently returned from a three-week trip to Rio de Janeiro, where she covered the Olympics as part of a college program. The 21-year-old, who grew up in Ocean City, was covering aspects of the games for Queens University of Charlotte in North Carolina, where she… Read more »
Berlin firms up plans for first downtown crab feast, Oct. 1
(Sept. 8, 2016) Hoping to add some sparkle the town’s Christmas festivities later this year, Berlin will have an all-you-can-eat crab feast in the downtown area on Saturday, Oct. 1 from noon to 5 p.m. “DJ Big Al Reno,” also known as Tom Sholtis, will emcee the event, which is sponsored by Berlin Main Street,… Read more »
Downtown Snow Hill salon announces Sept. 24 closing
(Sept. 8, 2016) Instead of marking its first anniversary in a new downtown location, the Courtney Brooke Salon in downtown Snow Hill announced last Wednesday that it would be closing effective Sept. 24. “Everyone will continue to work their regularly scheduled hours at Courtney Brooke Salon through September 24th. Owning Courtney Brooke Salon for the… Read more »
Berlin A&E Committee to host last maker’s market of 2016
(Sept. 8, 2016) In yet another sign that summer is winding down, the final Maker’s Market of the year will take place this Friday in Berlin. Sponsored by the Berlin Arts & Entertainment Committee, the monthly outdoor marketplace has run for several months in conjunction with the 2nd Friday art stroll, and is set up… Read more »
Worcester Youth & Family will recognize volunteers
(Sept. 8, 2016) Worcester Youth and Family Counseling Services, Inc. (WYFCS) will recognize community volunteers who have devoted significant time and resources to the organization during its annual celebration, scheduled for Monday, Sept. 12. The celebration is being hosted by Jim and Annemarie Dickerson at the Francis Scott Key Family Resort’s new Shipwreck Cove, located… Read more »
Williams, Brittingham get certified by elections board
(Sept. 8, 2016) Making it official, Berlin’s Board of Supervisors of Elections met on Tuesday to certify the last two candidates for office to file paperwork by the Sept. 2 deadline. Those candidates were incumbents Mayor Gee Williams and District 3 Councilman Elroy Brittingham. During the meeting at Town Hall, the board also certified that… Read more »
Town highlighted for offering ‘nothing but peace and quiet’
(Sept. 8, 2016) While Ocean City and Berlin might earn recognition for style and substance on occasion, Snow Hill got itself a mention on a top 10 list featured on www.onlyinyourstate.com as one of most peaceful small towns in Maryland. The county seat ranks eighth on the list that also includes Centreville, Tilghman Island, Rock… Read more »