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Controversy on OP gun shop moot

(April 9, 2015) The hubbub over a potential firearms business operating in Ocean Pines became a moot point on Wednesday, when homeowner and would-be business owner Jim Kosienski withdrew his request for a county zoning variance that would allow him to establish a home occupation that would involve storing guns in his home. The hearing… Read more »

Volunteers needed for park Clean-Up Day in Berlin, Sat.

(April 9, 2015) In anticipation of warmer weather and a busy summer events lineup, Berlin is asking residents to help spruce up local parks as part of Clean-Up Day on April 11. The annual event has been a staple of the town for more than a decade. “Clean-Up Day is traditionally mostly just weeding, trimming… Read more »

Work underway on fiscal year ‘16 budget in Berlin

(April 9, 2015) The Town of Berlin staff is already several weeks into the fiscal year 2016 budget, with public work sessions set to begin later this month. Last year’s budget saw a 15 percent spending increase and a total operating budget of $15.1 million. “We’re getting ready to get down to the part where… Read more »

No sophomore slump for T-Wrecks

(April 9, 2015) For the second consecutive year, the Worcester County youth robotics team Titanium Wrecks took home honors at the Chesapeake Regional FIRST Robotics Competition in College Park, Md. The T-Wrecks took home a Rookie Inspiration Award during their inaugural season last year, and earned awards for team spirit and engineering inspiration during the… Read more »

Freeman Stage unveils ‘15 event schedule

(April 2, 2015) The Joshua M. Freeman Foundation has announced that the 2015 summer season of The Freeman Stage at Bayside will feature a diverse offering of dance, theatre, children’s performances, and live music—including 16 national recording artists. Tickets for all performances will go on sale to the public Monday, April 13 online at www.freemanstage.org…. Read more »

Bungalow, Bustle on the move in Main St. shakeup

(April 2, 2015) In a minor Main Street shakeup, two shops are moving to new locations in Berlin. Bungalow Love, currently tucked away on 12 Williams Street, will move to 9 South Main Street later this month. The current occupant, Bustle Bridal Shop, has already expanded to a new space on 16 Broad Street. “We… Read more »

Dazzle debuts ‘Arts Night’ show April 7 in Pines

(April 2, 2015) Dazzle Gift Shop in Ocean Pines will present its first Arts Night on Tuesday, April 7 from 4-7 p.m. Five local artists will display work inside the shop, located on 11312 Manklin Creek Road, Suite 5. “I wanted to showcase artists from our area because it’s really important that they get known… Read more »

Frosh opposes Atlantic drilling plan

(April 2, 2015) Attorney General Brian E. Frosh this week announced his opposition to drilling in the Atlantic Region’s Outer Continental Shelf, and called on the federal government to halt the plan that would open coastal waters to oil and gas exploration. In written comments submitted to the U.S. Department of the Interior, Frosh said… Read more »

Search committee’s work sets Ocean Pines apart

 Despite the occasional wisecracks and flip observations about Ocean Pines politics, the community does more than most jurisdictions in the region to involve its citizens in the political process. While it’s been observed frequently over the years that the members of various boards of directors haven’t gotten along that well with each other, the only… Read more »

Little League swings back into action in Berlin April 11

(April 2, 2015) Berlin Little League slid headfirst onto the front page of public consciousness last year, with two all-star teams going deep in the postseason and one playing in a national title game. It ended with a parade down Main Street in Berlin on a rainy evening in October, with several dozen uniformed players… Read more »