Pines committee sends rule on rentals to board

By Greg Ellison (March 11, 2021) Ocean Pines continued to inch toward short-term rental policies last week when the association’s Architectural Review Committee signed off on a related proposal that...

Hundreds lend aid to family after fire destroys residence

By Greg Ellison (March 11, 2021) Hundreds of people have given support to the Morris family after a Saturday morning fire gutted their home on Sandy Hook Road in Ocean Pines. The Ocean Pines Volunteer...

Berlin Parks Commission Briefs

By Ally Lanasa, Staff Writer (March 11, 2021) The following took place during the Berlin Parks Commission meeting on March 2: Commemorative program The commission agreed to submit the final draft of t...

Town Council meetings to resume in person

Berlin boards, commissions can now gather with limited capacity in hall chambers By Ally Lanasa, Staff Writer (March 11, 2021) Berlin boards and commissions meetings resumed limited capacity in-person...

Deadline March 15 for ‘Wall That Heals’ ceremony

By Greg Ellison (March 11, 2021) Time remains to honor departed Vietnam veterans during an “In Memory” ceremony for the “Wall That Heals” traveling exhibit that will roll into the Worcester Co...

OP Get Involved Facebook group gains fast popularity

By Greg Ellison (March 11, 2021) Focused on community issues and civic engagement, a new private Facebook group, Ocean Pines Get Involved, has expanded rapidly with hundreds of members joining in less...

Wicomico Parents Beg School Board To Allow Full In-Person Return

SALISBURY – As hybrid in-person learning continues in Wicomico County, some parents are calling on school system leaders to have students return to the classroom full time.More than 100 people a...

Ocean City Council Approves Capital Project List; Baltimore Avenue Remains Major Talking Point

OCEAN CITY – The Ocean City Mayor and Council has narrowed the list of projects deemed critical in the pending capital improvement plan, while agreeing to jumpstart a major renovation of the Ba...

Officials Discuss Bills To Address Wicomico’s Ongoing Septic Concerns

SALISBURY – It was a lengthy discussion on short- and long-term solutions last week as state, county and municipal representatives convened a virtual town hall to address Wicomico’s septi...

Berlin Council Members Question Mayor’s Proposed Flat Tax Rate; Officials Seek More Information On Potential Deficit

BERLIN – Council members questioned Mayor Zack Tyndall’s recommendation not to raise taxes this week in light of a projected deficit.Tyndall on Monday proposed maintaining the town’...