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JOY OF GIVING Editor, Life presents us with many unexpected journeys, some sweet and heartwarming, some that we would prefer to forget. Regardless of our age, or the age we live in, one of those unexpected journeys is when we discover the absolute joy that comes from giving. There are all kinds of giving and… Read more »

High-profile trial offers one more reason to be thankful

Post-Thanksgiving reflections on the good things in life probably didn’t include this reason to be glad you live in this area: at the start of Monday’s jury selection process for the Freddie Gray trial in Baltimore, the 75 people called as prospective jurors were asked if they ever had been the victim of a crime… Read more »

Berlin cheerleaders to compete at nationals

(Dec. 3, 2015) The Berlin Pop Warner cheerleaders will compete at nationals in Disney World on Monday after coming in second place at the Eastern Regional competition Nov. 14 in New Jersey. “The first two teams advanced to Pop Warner’s national championship in Disney,” Head Coach Jessie Parsons said. “It was amazing to see these… Read more »

Annual contest invites residents to ‘Light up Pines’

(Dec. 3, 2015) Ocean Pines residents once again have the chance to show off their holiday decorating skills with the community’s annual “Light up the Pines” outdoor display contest. This year’s event is sponsored by the Ocean Pines Association and Choptank Electric Cooperative, which will give two free LED lightbulbs to each registered participant as… Read more »

Small Business Saturday makes biz go boom in Berlin

(Dec. 3, 2015) The first Small Business Saturday took place on Nov. 27, 2010 as part of a promotion created by the not-so-small enterprise American Express. According to several shop owners in downtown Berlin, this year’s iteration last week was not only the biggest money-making Small Business Saturday, but also might have been the single-biggest… 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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »