There’s just something about the French that I adore. Maybe it’s because of my namesake; mayhap I long to understand my lineage long-removed from the old country. The first Souplis, Andres, landed in America in 1962. It wasn’t long before the name was Anglicized closer to the name as we know it today. French class… Read more »
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Public Works yard in Ocean Pines open through May
(April 23, 2015) The Ocean Pines Public Works yard will be open to residents through May 16 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday through Saturday. Yard debris may be dropped off during this time. The Ocean Pines Public Works yard is located at 1 Firehouse Lane behind the south gate fire department. Residents with… Read more »
WCHS Boardwalkin’ for Pets, Sat.
(April 23, 2015) The Ocean City Boardwalk will be filled with dogs and their owners, Saturday, April 25, for the Worcester County Humane Society’s largest fundraiser of the year, Boardwalkin’ for Pets. There is a $25 minimum donation to participate in the 16th annual event. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. at the inlet in… Read more »
Season finale concert and dinner celebrate arts
(April 23, 2015) Celebrate the Mid-Atlantic Symphony Orchestra’s Season Finale “A French Connection” on Sunday, May 3, at the Community Church at Ocean Pines located at Route 589 and Racetrack Road at 3 p.m. The program includes French music by Claude Debussy and Cesar Franck with soprano Janice Chandler-Eteme performing solo the Chants d’Auvergne, a… Read more »
Hospice completes veteran program
(April 23, 2015) In order to better serve the veterans in hospice care, Coastal Hospice & Palliative Care has completed Level 1 of the “We Honor Veterans” program to provide specialized care to veterans who are facing a life limiting illness. The National Hospice & Palliative Care Organization and the Department of Veterans Affairs jointly… Read more »
Money, emotion battle science in zoning dispute
Zoning fights such as the one taking place in Berlin between the developers of a would-be Dollar General on Old Ocean City Boulevard and the town’s Planning Commission, almost always end badly for one party or the other. Although that would seem to be stating the obvious, the issue in such cases is not just… Read more »
Wor. County Arts Council to host inaugural walk, May 16
(April 23, 2015) The Worcester County Arts Council has announced the inaugural 5K Race/Walk for the Arts will be held on Saturday, May 16 in downtown Berlin. This family-friendly event is a fundraiser to increase the awareness and importance of the arts in the community. The race/walk is open to all ages. The cost… Read more »
Women Supporting Women offers free nutrition classes
(April 23, 2015) With help of a grant from the Maryland Agricultural Education and Rural Development Assistance Fund administered by the Rural Maryland Council, Women Supporting Women will be offering survivors the opportunity to participate in a free healthy lifestyle class called “Cooking For the New Me!,” a series that will assist survivors and caregivers… Read more »
Del. Carozza announces constituent listening hours
(April 23, 2015) Delegate Mary Beth Carozza (District 38C) will be holding Constituent Listening Hours across her district starting in late April and continuing throughout May. These Constituent Hours will be held on weeknights from 5-7 p.m. and are an opportunity for residents of District 38C to share their views and concerns. Constituent Hour Schedule… Read more »
Garden Market set to open for season, April 25
(April 23, 2015) With the warming weather comes the opportunity to reap the benefits of the Eastern Shore farmland’s bounty, much of which is available at an increasing number of roadside markets. One such stop, Garden Market on 10835 Cathell Road roughly a mile outside of Ocean Pines, reopens for the season with limited hours… Read more »