Protected land’s rezoning request approved by county; Part of 80-acre property can now be subdivided into ‘farm-ette’ lots as desired

Brian Shane Staff Writer A local couple will be able build on their land after having successfully petitioned county leaders to rezone a portion of protected acreage. The move will allow property owne...

Berlin planning commission reviews Microtel’s revisions; No official action taken pending minor tweaks

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer While no formal action was taken, the Berlin Planning Commission and the Microtel Inn and Suites by Wyndham developers reached an agreement this week. On Wednesday, Oct. 9...

Planning continues for club’s 13th Holiday Craft Fair in Pines

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer The Ocean Pines-based Pine’eer Craft Club is set to host its 13th Annual Holiday Craft Fair next month. On Saturday, Nov. 2, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., the group will welcom...

Ocean Pines looks into night by pool for grownups; ‘Sunset and Cocktails’ would appeal to adults, not kids

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer The Ocean Pines Association is seeking legal advice on whether to approve or deny the Aquatics Advisory Committee’s proposed “Sunset and Cocktails” event which would...

Worcester’s literacy coordinator recognized

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer A Worcester County Public Schools literacy coordinator was honored earlier this year for effectively implementing reading and language arts instruction. Cassidy Hamborsky,...

Bingo event hopes to repeat spring success; OP’s Community Center to host OPVFD fundraiser on Nov. 8 with food truck

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer The Ocean Pines Volunteer Fire Department will host yet another fundraising event next month. On Friday, Nov. 8, the OPVFD welcomes residents to the Ocean Pines Community ...

OP’s Halloween festival planned for Oct. 26; White Horse Park to host free event featuring games, haunted house, contests

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer The Ocean Pines Recreation and Parks Department will welcome residents for an afternoon of autumnal, spooky fun. On Saturday, Oct. 26, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., the OPA Recr...

Voters ask, what’s Question 1? Statewide ballot question aims to amend constitution to guarantee abortion rights

By Brian Shane Staff Writer Beginning when early voting opens Oct. 24, Maryland voters will decide this Election Day whether to enshrine abortion rights into the state constitution. If approved, the b...

Deputies honored for saving child’s life at campground over summer

By Brian Shane Staff Writer (Oct. 18, 2024) When the 911 call came in for an unresponsive child at Frontier Town, it only took two minutes for sheriff’s deputies Noah King and Chris Parr to both res...

Gloria Jones Lebling

Gloria Jones Lebling Stonington, Connecticut Gloria Jones Lebling, 92, of Stonington, Connecticut, passed away peacefully on September 17, 2024. The youngest of seven siblings, she was born Gloria Jea...