Things I Like – April 10, 2020

Virtual church sermonsNetflix’s “Tiger King” documentarySupporting carryout restaurants during this timeFunny obituariesWhen Dr. Fauci talks at press conferencesJimmy Fallon’s ...

Berlin employees operating through telework, in office

By Morgan Pilz, Staff Writer (April 9, 2020) All Town of Berlin departments continue to be open for business, although their physical offices are closed to the public amid the coronavirus pandemic, To...

WCPS students using online learning guide

By Morgan Pilz, Staff Writer (April 9, 2020) Ever since Maryland State Superintendent of Schools Dr. Karen Salmon announced on March 26 that schools would remain closed for an additional four weeks, W...

Pines teenager’s birthday surprise

By Morgan Pilz, Staff Writer (April 9, 2020) An Ocean Pines teenager received a surprise from the local fire department when her mother arranged to have a fire truck drive up to their house for her bi...

Berlin online meetings start Mon.

Town services will continue amid coronavirus concerns; parks, playgrounds closed (April 9, 2020) Berlin Mayor Gee Williams issued his weekly statement on Monday with updates concerning covid-19 (coron...

Maryland Historical Society documents pandemic

By Greg Ellison (April 9, 2020) While much of society focuses on the public health safety measures being considered and imposed during the covid-19 pandemic, the Maryland Historical Society is pursuin...

OP Chamber joins cohorts seeking funding

By Greg Ellison Nonprofit business groups’ classification would curtail access to stimulus money (April 9, 2020) As the covid-19 pandemic wreaks havoc with Maryland’s economy, the Ocean Pines Cham...

Election Committee will hold virtual meeting Friday

By Greg Ellison (April 9, 2020) Although social distancing requirements have halted advisory committee meetings, the Ocean Pines Elections Committee has scheduled a virtual meeting on Friday at 10 a.m...

OP residents volunteer to make face masks

By Greg Ellison (April 9, 2020) Ocean Pines residents have banded together to provide face masks to bolster supplies for the Ocean Pines Fire Department and Coastal Hospice staff members, whose jobs c...

OP bulkhead work remains on course for fall

By Greg Ellison (April 9, 2020) Despite the enforced lull in activities during the covid-19 pandemic, current and pending bulkhead repairs remain on track in Ocean Pines. General Manager John Viola sa...