Pragmatic government now on endangered list

National politics isn’t our bailiwick, but here we are, risking a brickbat or two at a time when political strategy too often involves vilifying and defaming opponents instead of debating opposing p...

August financials for OPA continue positive trend

Once again, golf revenue keeps OPA ahead of monthly projections overall By Cindy Hoffman, Staff Writer (Oct. 5, 2023) Ocean Pines Association General Manager John Viola and his staff are gearing up f...

GM team keeps OP running on all fronts  

Viola highlights staffing, maintenance of amenities and future big ticket items   By Cindy Hoffman, Staff Writer (Oct. 5, 2023) Ocean Pines Association General Manager John Viola reported the highli...

Pragmatic govt. now on endangered list

National politics isn’t our bailiwick, but here we are, risking a brickbat or two at a time when political strategy too often involves vilifying and defaming opponents instead of debating opposing p...

Chicken picatta with cream, of course

By Paul Suplee, MBA, CEC, PC-3 I do an awful lot of driving between the two restaurants, the Marlin Club and UMES in Princess Anne. I decided to get rid of my big redneck rig and downsize to a Toyota ...

Grab your mate and check out the lovely British Rose 

By Cindy Hoffman, Staff Writer (October 5, 2023) It’s Thursday, so head on down to Berlin to enjoy some British charm as sisters Debra Passwaters and Larnet St. Amant cut the ribbon on their new sto...

Berlin Council discusses how to use casino revenue

By Cindy Hoffman, Staff Writer (Sept. 28, 2023) The Berlin TownCouncil and Mayor Zack Tyndall had preliminary discussions Monday evening on how to spend the casino revenue it received through the Loc...

One woman’s prescription for cancer: talk about it 

By Cindy Hoffman, Staff Writer (Sept. 29, 2023) Talking was the key to recovering from endometrial (uterine) cancer for Cheri Stambaugh. She was diagnosed with cancer in March at 73 years old. Her hu...

Tons of leaves can be left at public works

It’s that time of year again for leaf-raking residents By Cindy Hoffman, Staff Writer (Sept. 28, 2023) One hundred tons, that’s the weight of leaves and pine needles that Ocean Pines residents co...

Berlin Fire Co. estimates it will seek $350K in FY24

Truck purchased in 2016 for $800,000 would now cost $1.5M to replace By Cindy Hoffman, Staff Writer (Sept. 28, 2023) The Berlin Fire Company hopes to receive a combined contribution of about $350,000...