(April 9, 2015) Sometimes individuals with cancer and their families become so focused on handling the immediate effects of treatment – chemotherapy, radiation and/or surgery – that when treatment is complete or nearing completion, no one knows what to do next. During treatment, patients have to navigate emotional as well as physical challenges that go… Read more »
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Berlin family takes ‘journey into unknown’
(April 9, 2015) Berlin native Trisha Brown Gudeman is about to embark on a journey into the unknown. Gudeman and her family – her husband, Andy, and their two young children – are set to take on a full-time role with Missionary Maintenance Services Aviation this summer. MMS provides aircraft maintenance apprenticeship for people involved… Read more »
Eppard’s artwork toast of Berlin’s Baked Dessert Cafe
(April 9, 2015) For Prince George’s County native Shirley Eppard, art has been a lifelong love affair. Eppard is the featured artist at Baked Dessert Café in Berlin during the town’s monthly 2nd Friday Art Stroll on April 10. Public schools did not offer art classes when Eppard, 80, was growing up. Still, she said,… Read more »
Unger first to enter fray in ‘15 OPA board race
(April 9, 2015) Two weeks after the community leaders met in a public forum to recruit potential board of director candidates, Ray Unger became the first Ocean Pines resident to step forward. Unger previously served two terms on the board and went on to record a loss in the District Four primary for Worcester County… Read more »
Hospice offering info on shore ill
(April 9, 2015) Coastal Hospice & Palliative Care is soliciting opportunities to speak to the Lower Shore community about how the organization can help the terminally ill and their families. The presentations are appropriate for any group of any size including civic, service and church groups, companies, school groups, healthcare professionals, counseling professionals and social… Read more »
Mediacom answer questions during Ocean Pines town hall
(April 9, 2015) Mediacom attempted to answer questions from the community during a brief town hall at the Ocean Pines community center on Tuesday, March 31. Pat Hynes, area director of operations from the Dagsboro office, gave a brief introduction. During the past year, Hynes said, Mediacom “went to a digital platform” system-wide, growing from… Read more »
Lions Club to honor Wileys with Berlin Award April 23
(April 9, 2015) Berlin resident Helen Wiley was honored last month as “Volunteer of the Year” by the town’s chamber of commerce. Later this month, Helen and her husband, Mike, will be presented with the 50th annual Berlin Award by the Berlin Lion’s Club. The couple moved to the area a decade ago after spending… Read more »
Town still on schedule in Tyson buy
(April 9, 2015) Progress is slow but steady, as the town of Berlin continues the exploring the possibility of buying the former Tyson Chicken plant on Old Ocean City Boulevard. The Town Council voted in December to approve a purchase of the facility, contingent upon whether it is feasible to convert the property to a… Read more »
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 »