ASSATEAGUE ISLAND—Volunteers armed with trash bags and gloves will take to the beach tomorrow, Sept. 20, for the 2014 Coastal Cleanup. Delmarva Power with local partners will host the 28th annual event to remove trash from beaches, rivers and bays in Maryland, Delaware and New Jersey. Volunteers can still sign up to help with the… Read more »
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OP Board should check gaming revenue accuracy Editor, I would like to express my thanks and appreciation to all members of the (Ocean Pines) Board (of Directors) for your service to our community. I’m sure you all have agendas for continuing to make Ocean Pines a great place to live, but I would like… Read more »
Les Munro at 102 still going strong
Okay, so what does one ask a 102-year-old man who has been written about before especially when he reached the centennial mark two years ago? But there is something different, special about Leslie J. Munro. I think that special trait is that there’s not a whole lot difference between Les and most other people. He… Read more »
Good decision to update Berlin area utility poles
Besides the constant chill of last winter, snow on the ground and doing everything possible to stay warm, many remember how Delmarva Power employees were out there every day after well into the dark of night replacing Ocean City’s wooden utility poles with new, galvanized steel replacements along Coastal Highway. The 90-foot-poles can withstand winds… Read more »
Coastal Hospice to present area informational sessions
BERLIN – Coastal Hospice depends on a dedicated staff of volunteers to fulfill its mission of promoting dignity and quality of life for patients and families who face life-limiting conditions. The nonprofit organization will hold two one-hour informational sessions in September to present the volunteer opportunities available at Coastal Hospice. They will be held on… Read more »
Partnership to offer free health fair in Ocean Pines
BERLIN–Atlantic General Hospital and Peninsula Regional Medical Center are collaborating with the Ocean Pines Association and its Communications Advisory Committee to offer a Free Health Fair to the community. The event will be held Saturday, Oct. 4, from 8 a.m. to noon, in the Ocean Pines Community Center at 235 Ocean Parkway. Atlantic General Hospital… Read more »
WCDC facility improves services to help area clients
NEWARK– A massive new facility has helped the Worcester County Development Center more than double its ability to help area clients with developmental disabilities. Formed in 1971, the nonprofit assists adults in Worcester, Wicomico and Somerset counties. Program Administrator Jack Ferry said WCDC started like many other grass roots organizations – in basements and garages…. Read more »
‘Taste of the Arts’ set for Oct. 12 at Community Ctr.
OCEAN PINES–The Worcester County Arts Council in partnership with the Worcester County Library Foundation invites the community to attend the second annual “Taste of the Arts” be held on Sunday, Oct. 12, from 1-4 p.m. in the Ocean Pines Community Center Assateague Room. This event is a fundraiser to benefit the promotion and awareness of… Read more »
Engine compartment vapor results in boat’s explosion
OCEAN PINES – The cause of the fire that led to the explosion of a boat in Ocean Pines and injured passengers onboard Aug. 31 was determined to be accidental and blamed on a vapor explosion in the engine compartment. The Worcester County Fire Marshal’s Office made that determination following an investigation into the boat… Read more »
Fireplace Supply Company warmed up for coming winter
BERLIN– With winter just around the corner and some experts predicting a repeat of last year’s frigid temperatures, the town’s newest business is poised for a breakout year. Fireplace Supply Company, Inc., located on 10452 Old Ocean City Boulevard near Save A Lot, offers dozens of gas, wood and pellet fireplaces providing ambience as well… Read more »