(Feb. 12, 2015) Gregory Purnell and Gee Williams both grew up in Berlin, crossing paths occasionally, and watching the slow march of progress in a segregated, southern town from opposite sides of the street. Both served in the United States Army and both left town for in-state colleges and then returned. Williams, 66, is now… Read more »
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‘Pet Portrait’ event opens at OC arts center, Saturday
(Feb. 5, 2015) Pet lovers have the opportunity to see their pets immortalized in art during “Pet Portrait Saturday” at the Ocean City Center for the Arts. The event will take place on Saturday, Feb. 7, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the art center on 94th Street in Ocean City. Half the proceeds… Read more »
DeNovo’s marks anniversary with ribbon-cutting ceremony
(Feb. 5, 2015) The Ocean Pines Chamber of Commerce will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday, Feb. 12 at 5 p.m. to commemorate the 10th anniversary of DeNovo’s Trattoria. Located just inside the South Gate of Ocean Pines, DeNovo’s Trattoria is in the Manklin Creek Station Shopping Center, 11310 Manklin Creek Road. Opening their doors… Read more »
Free educational seminars to be held in Ocean Pines
(Feb. 5, 2015) Several free educational seminars are being offered in Ocean Pines. Those looking ahead to retirement and beyond should make plans to attend a “Getting Your Affairs in Order” seminar on Wednesday, Feb. 11 from 1-2 p.m. at the Ocean Pines Community Center, located at 235 Ocean Parkway. Professional senior advisor Robbin… Read more »
Ocean Pines rec department hosts CPR Marathon
(Feb. 5, 2015) The Ocean Pines Recreation Department will present its second annual CPR Marathon on Friday, Feb. 13. There will be five one-hour sessions offered at the Community Center. The first session is at 9 a.m. and the last is at 3:15 p.m. The cost is $5. The one-hour sessions will cover CPR… Read more »
MCBP to host fair and happy hour
(Feb. 5, 2015) Maryland Coastal Bays Program is hosting a volunteer fair and happy hour, Tuesday, Feb. 10 at the West OC Bottle Shop on Route 50 from 5–7 p.m. MCBP as well as several other non-profit groups including Assateague Coastal Trust, Berlin Library Garden Project, Lower Shore Land Trust, Ocean City Surf Club and… Read more »
Grandmother and granddaughter to display artwork
(Feb. 5, 2015) Each month the Ocean Pines Library has a different combination of artists display their work. Patrons and visitors to the library have the opportunity to see artwork by several local artists throughout the year. The months of February and March will feature a grandmother/granddaughter team from Ocean Pines who often paint together…. Read more »
Letters to the Editor
Punish, yes, but also embrace Editor, I takes a village to raise a child, Berlin. The recent acts of vandalism in our beautiful town, while costly and cruel, are rare. The majority of our youth attend Blue Ribbon schools and grow up to be productive and enthusiastic members of the Berlin community. Many other… Read more »
Media could learn lesson
Recent events in Berlin made for big headlines with an ensuing rush to get a “big story” pressing a daily media outlet go awry. An example of why rash decisions by both adults and kids can have unfortunate consequences. The firestorm kicked off with an unseemly posting by one student on Instagram, quickly followed by… Read more »
Guests invited to ‘Indulge in Berlin’ during art stroll
(Feb. 5, 2015) Not to be confused with West Ocean City’s famous “Death by Chocolate” scavenger hunt, the shops and restaurants in Berlin are teaming up for a pre-Valentine’s Day event that includes a number of sales and free samples in a collaborative effort. The first “Indulge in Berlin” coincides with the 2nd Friday art… Read more »