OPA numbers favorable for December, revenues strong

By Cindy Hoffman, Staff Writer (Jan. 25, 2024) Ocean Pines Association General Manager John Viola provided an update on the association’s financials at the January board meeting on Saturday. For th...

Chamber honors Bunting with Berlin Award

Designation presented at annual dinner last Thursday for first time since 2022 By Charlene Sharpe, Contributing Writer (Jan. 25, 2024) A lifelong resident known for his devotion to the Berlin Little L...

Ocean Pines Briefs

By Cindy Hoffman, Staff Writer (Jan. 25, 2024) Members of the Ocean Pines Association approved and discussed the following matters at their regular monthly meeting last Saturday: Latham joins Worcest...

Housing woes driving solicitations to sell

Having people knocking your door down to buy your property might sound like a good problem to have, especially if the price exceeds your expectations. But as tantalizing as some of these offers might ...

Berlin Bd. of Supervisors of Elections needs one new member

By Cindy Hoffman, Staff Writer (Jan. 18, 2023) The Town of Berlin is looking for a new member for its Board of Supervisors of Elections. Members of the election board do everything “from soup to nut...

Trees and open spaces would benefit from focus in Berlin 

By Cindy Hoffman, Staff Writer (Jan. 18, 2023) Berlin has a vibrant downtown, historic architecture and a friendly atmosphere, but what it also has are some outstanding tree specimens. One is the big ...

Noncontroversial OP budget works way through process

Board wary of increasing slip fees up to 15 percent in draft document proposal By Cindy Hoffman, Staff Writer (Jan. 18, 2024) The Ocean Pines Board of Directors met last Thursday to review the propos...

OP Rec and Parks monitors trails, parks and playgrounds

Committee regularly scouts amenities to ensure safety and access for community By Cindy Hoffman, Staff Writer (Jan. 18, 2024) The Rec and Parks Advisory Committee’s monitoring and reporting on the c...

Residents weigh in on comprehensive plan 

By Cindy Hoffman, Staff Writer (Jan. 18, 2024) The Berlin Planning Commission held another listening session last Wednesday night to hear residents’ opinions on updating the comprehensive plan for ...

Communication committee finding ways to promote OP

Season Kickoff and Expo, electronic signs, contests get messages to residents By Cindy Hoffman, Staff Writer (Jan. 19, 2024) Being a part of the communications advisory committee in Ocean Pines is no...