Blessing of the Combines this Sat.

(Aug. 4, 2016) When the combines roll over the Pocomoke River drawbridge for the 18th time this Saturday one of the original organizers, Becky Payne, said, to her, it’s going to feel like the fi...

Berlin’s ‘eclectic mix of everything’ expands offerings

(Aug. 4, 2016) Opened in October, Berlin’s Urban Nectar continues to expand its offerings, from housing the new bakery/record store “Swell,” to hosting a rotating series of events. ...

‘Swell’ new shop carries vinyl LPs and baked goods

(Aug. 4, 2016) When life handed Jen Ausmus and Josh Kay lemons, the couple didn’t make lemonade. They opened a record store and bakery instead. Ausmus and Kay previously owned and operated Wake ...

For perfect sear, aim for just ‘short of hell’

It was difficult to watch the videos of flooding in Ellicott City last week. My wife, Julie, worked at a hospital there for a couple years, so we drove down Main Street every weekday as I would drive ...

Don’t blame messengers

Nothing rankles someone who is pledged to impartiality more than the suggestion that he or she is not. It’s no wonder then that Bill Wentworth and associates on the Ocean Pines Elections Committ...

Letters to the Editor

Unprofessional OPA Editor, I am increasingly alarmed at the quality of governance and the tone of the debate in this community. Ocean Pines provides the complete package: a comfortable, safe living en...

Ocean City Hotel Week Brings Bargains to Town

Ocean City, MD is home to a plethora of hotels for all price points and preferences. The Ocean City Hotel-Motel-Restaurant Association first launched Ocean City Hotel Week to provide deals and a great...

County, State Agree To Sewer Overflow Settlement

SNOW HILL – In an effort to avoid hundreds of thousands of dollars in fines, county officials have agreed to pay the state a one-time fee for sewer overflows that occurred in 2014 and 2015. The Worc...

UPDATED: Joint Venture To Buy Casino At Ocean Downs; Churchill Downs, Saratoga Casino Partner For Purchase

BERLIN – Churchill Downs Incorporated and Saratoga Casino Holdings announced Tuesday that they plan to purchase the Casino at Ocean Downs. The two major racing entities will buy the racetrack and ca...

Tornado Confirmed In Downtown Ocean City Monday; Storm Flooding, Accidents Lead To Traffic Nightmare

OCEAN CITY — The severe storm that popped up unexpectedly Monday included a confirmed tornado that touched down near the foot of the Route 50 Bridge setting in motion a series of events that cau...