BERLIN — The Ocean Pines Farmers Market will host two special events in July in its continued effort to offer market shoppers a variety of unique experiences in addition to its growing lineup of vendors.On Saturday, July 18, the Worcester County Humane Society and the Ocean Pines Farmers Market will present the “Dog Day of… Read more »
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Snow Hill Native Serving Aboard Attack Submarine
PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii – A 2013 Snow Hill High School graduate and Snow Hill native is part of a select crew, protecting and defending America aboard the U.S. Navy’s nuclear-powered attack submarine USS Mississippi.Seaman David Ainsworth is a fire control technician aboard Mississippi, one of the Virginia-class submarines based at the Navy base in Pearl… Read more »
Media Teacher Selected For Institute
BERLIN — Nancy Stearns, a media specialist Berlin Intermediate School, has been selected from a pool of more than 300 applicants to participate in the Library of Congress Teaching with Primary Sources Summer Teacher Institute for the week of July 27-31.Each year, the Library of Congress provides the opportunity for a carefully chosen group of… Read more »
Ocean City Wants State To Focus On Median Barrier; Proposal To Eliminate Travel Lane Not Favored
OCEAN CITY – The “road diet” concept is not so much a diet anymore as the Town of Ocean City has given the State Highway Administration a new directive in changing Coastal Highway to better enhance pedestrian safety.For years, the Town of Ocean City and the State Highway Administration (SHA) have been back and forth… Read more »
Suspect Claims To Be Trooper After Hit-And-Run Spree
OCEAN CITY — A Cordova, Md. man was arrested on multiple charges Wednesday after leaving the scene after hitting two vehicles, one of which was occupied, and a fence before representing himself as a Maryland State Police trooper to Ocean City police.Around 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Ocean City police responded to Big Peckers on 73rd… Read more »
Aquarium Plans Annual Dolphin Count For July 17
OCEAN CITY — The public is invited to join the National Aquarium’s Animal Rescue team for its annual Animal Rescue Fundraiser on Thursday, July 16, followed by the annual Maryland Dolphin Count along the Atlantic coast of Maryland on Friday, July 17.The National Aquarium will host a fun-filled afternoon at Seacrets: Jamaica USA in support… Read more »
OC Identifies Downtown As First Bike Route Priority; State Funding Application Eyed
OCEAN CITY – Officials are looking to the downtown area of St. Louis Avenue as the site for the first phase of dedicated bike routes in Ocean City.For the past several months, the Transportation Committee has been exploring the idea of implementing bike routes in Ocean City to help enhance bicycle safety in the resort… Read more »
Residents, Bays Program Partner On Oyster Gardening Effort
BERLIN – Ocean Pines residents are doing their part to help regenerate the local oyster population.In conjunction with the Maryland Coastal Bays Program (MCBP), a group of Ocean Pines residents are participating in an oyster gardening program. Cages of oyster spat have been hung off piers throughout the community.“We have seen the oysters doing well… Read more »
14-Acre Family Resort In WOC Continually Evolving; Shipwreck Cove Newest Amenity
WEST OCEAN CITY – To motorists passing by on Route 50, the Francis Scott Key Family Resort looks just as it has for years.The picturesque red lodge sits back among a copse of trees within sight of the busy highway. What passersby don’t realize is that behind the familiar red building the expansive property is… Read more »
Blue Ox’s Comedy Club Shows Off To Rave Reviews
OCEAN CITY — Amid the endless stream of bands, acoustic acts and DJs from one end of the island to the other is emerging a refreshing alternative form of entertainment in the form of a nationally-known comedy club at a popular location in north Ocean City.Brooklyn-born John Lombardi, also known as Gemini, has partnered with… Read more »