(Feb. 19, 2015) County Commissioner Chip Bertino, who represents Ocean Pines, will hold a town hall-style meeting at the Ocean Pines library Saturday, Feb. 21, beginning at 10 a.m. “I don’t expect the meeting to go longer than an hour or hour and a half, but I do want people to see how Judy Boggs’… Read more »
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Clarke looking to end 6-year run of 5-year plan in OP
(Feb. 19, 2015) Two weeks after OPA Board Vice President Marty Clarke walked out of a budget meeting in frustration, the two-term director says he is still mulling his options on returning. Clarke suggested a number of changes to the fiscal year 2016 budget before the meeting, including reducing the projected assessment from $934… Read more »
Black businesses once boomed in Berlin
(Feb. 19, 2015) Longtime Berlin resident Gregory Purnell believes now is the perfect time for a history lesson. Last month the reigning “Coolest Small Town” began holding public meetings to map the future in broad strokes. Business was booming in the vibrant downtown, and good will was at an all-time high. Then, a newspaper ran… Read more »
Arctic blast blankets county in snow
(Feb. 19, 2015) The first major snowfall of the year hit Worcester County late Monday evening, blanketing the area with more than six inches of snow. Freezing conditions continued throughout Tuesday, resulting in public school closings in the county and impassable roads. Bill Sammler, warning coordination meteorologist for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, said… Read more »
Admitted chicken junkie talks food ‘magic’
Dare I address the immaculate veal stock that we made in class on Monday and Tuesday? The stock had the viscosity of light olive oil and a flavor unrivaled by any you’ve ever had. We are no magicians, nor are we any better than anyone else; we just practice the skills that were handed down… Read more »
Pines Chamber hosts murder mystery dinner
(Feb. 12, 2015) “For The Love of Money,” a murder mystery dinner and show, will be presented on Friday, Feb. 20 at the Woodlands of Ocean Pines. It will be performed by Get a Clue Productions and sponsored by the Ocean Pines Chamber of Commerce. Tickets cost $40 and include dinner and show. There will… Read more »
Coastal Hospice collecting lap blankets for patients
(Feb. 12, 2015) Many hospice patients become chilled in the cold of winter, and Coastal Hospice has traditionally provided lap blankets to give them comfort and warmth. Several groups, including Loving Hands of Ocean City, regularly make and generously donate lap blankets for hospice patients. But this year, the demand is exceeding the supply on… Read more »
Pair of gardening seminars planned in Pines for Feb.
(Feb. 12, 2015) The Ocean Pines Recreation Department will present a pair of beginner’s gardening seminars this month. The Thursday, Feb. 12 seminar will take place, 11 a.m. to noon and the Tuesday, Feb. 17 event is scheduled from 6-7 p.m. Seminar fee is $15 for Ocean Pines residents and $20 for nonresidents. Both… Read more »
Berlin natural grocer Go Organic going food co-op
(Feb. 12, 2015) Go Organic Natural Food Grocer in Berlin is converting to a food cooperative. Attend scheduled meetings for an opportunity to invest within the local community. The discussions will include: what is a food co-op?, what will Go Organic’s look like?, what will it take to make it happen and what are the… Read more »
School to host events honoring local heritage
(Feb. 12, 2015) Beginning Feb. 13, and each Friday during the rest of the month, Germantown School will host events to celebrate Worcester County and Black History month. The organization’s mission statement is to give the community an opportunity to learn, inspire, explain and research the rich history and culture of the county and the… Read more »