APRIL 2, 2026
BERLIN • NORTH WORCESTER COUNTY• OCEAN PINES
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Area teems with Easter events this weekend Easter egg hunts, games, crafts and food will fill communities’ agendas
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SHUCKIN’ AND EATIN’ That was the order of the day in Snow Hill Sunday afternoon at the 15th Annual Oyster Roast, which offered oysters quite a few other ways as well. In addition to oysters on the half-shell or roasted over hot coals, there were oysters plain and fancy, from Rockefeller to casino to, a real crowd favorite, single-fried, served by the American Legion Post 67 on Green Street.
OPA projects moving right along Phase 2 of golf course work expected to be completed by end April, Viola reports By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (April 2, 2026) While major improvements continue to be made at the Ocean Pines Golf Course, officials
say February’s winter storm has caused planned bulkhead work to be postponed until after summer. At the Ocean Pines Association Board of Directors meeting this week, OPA General Manager John Viola reported that the multi-phase irrigation overhaul remains in “green” status, with phase two expected to wrap up in early April.
The community has been working to replace the site’s 50-year-old failing system. Phase one included work on hole one, the fourth tee, hole nine, the practice range, and the pump station. The second stage began in December, and by the time it’s complete, holes 1 through 10 and 18, the main pumping station, and the See IRRIGATION Page 3
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By Steve Green Executive Editor (April 2, 2026) There are multiple opportunities throughout the weekend to celebrate Easter with the kids. Here’s a rundown of some of the larger planned events: Berlin The historic town will be transformed Saturday into the annual Spring Celebration from 10 am.-4 p.m. Sponsored by the Berlin Chamber of Commerce, the event kicks off with an Easter Bonnet Parade along Main Street at 10 a.m. and a special visit from the Easter Bunny to start the parade. Prizes will be awarded after the parade in several categories. At 11 a.m., hundreds of kids will search out thousands of eggs during the annual Easter Egg Hunt on the lawn of the Taylor House Museum. Throughout the day following the Easter egg hunt, family fun activities, games and crafts will be held throughout town. Ocean Pines The Easter Egg Hunt & Pool Party See EASTER Page 6
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