OPA continues with its positive changes

Judging from the general manager’s report in Ocean Pines last week, it appears that the association’s business continues to travel in the right direction. Revenue is still rising above expenses, m...

Edward Hurd

Edward Hurd Ocean Pines Edward H. Hurd of Ocean Pines, Maryland, passed away on Monday, Jan. 9, 2023 at Coastal Hospice, Stansell House in Ocean Pines. Born Nov. 10, 1930 at Mountainside Hospital in G...

Fresh tuna tataki served with Asian slaw

By Paul Suplee, MBA, CEC, PC-3 I always feel like a kid when I get the phone call or text message that goes something like this: “Hey, brother, if you can get down to Pirate’s Cove by 4 a.m., weâ€...

Wind farms not a threat to whales

Editor, Here are some critical facts regarding offshore wind projects and the safety of whales. Scientists from the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration, the Bureau of Ocean Energy Ma...

County Schools To Reconvene Safety Group; Weapons Detection System Weighed

NEWARK – A school safety committee is expected to review the feasibility of implementing weapons detection systems at local schools.Worcester County Public Schools officials are in the process o...

Berlin Officials Set 11 P.M. Cutoff For Basketball Court Lighting

BERLIN – Residents will be able to play basketball at Henry Park until 11 p.m. following a decision by town officials this week.The Berlin Town Council on Monday voted 4-0 to allow residents to...

Superintendent Bonus Plan Withdrawn After December Approval

NEWARK — A month after approving the addition of incentivized goals to Superintendent Lou Taylor’s contract, officials now say no changes are being made.Despite a closed session vote to a...

Biden Administration Denies 10-Knot Speed Limit Emergency Request

OCEAN CITY – While it remains to be seen if a proposed federal rule change to reduce offshore speed limits for recreational and commercial vessels comes to fruition, the Biden administration th...

Planning Consultant Eyed To Facilitate Growth Discussion

BERLIN– The town could soon hire a planning consultant to guide residents through a discussion about growth.Planning Director Dave Engelhart told the Berlin Planning Commission last week to sta...

Ocean City Chamber Announces 2023 Awards Celebration Honorees

OCEAN CITY – Local community members, including John Fager, Glenn Irwin and Bob Rothermel, will be recognized at the 2023 Greater Ocean City Chamber of Commerce Annual Awards Celebration.On Marc...