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BERLIN • NORTH WORCESTER COUNTY• OCEAN PINES
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BAND FANS AT YACHT CLUB The On The Edge band drew a solid crowd to Ocean Pines Yacht Club last Saturday night, as members packed the outside venue to take in the nice weather and good music.
volunteers Fourth fests Friday, Saturday Youth aid elderly owners Ocean Pines celebration will begin with day-long schedule, Berlin goes with ‘traditional’ day-before event
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (July 2, 2026) Berlin will be marking America’s 250th birthday a day early this week with its annual fireworks show on Friday, July 3. As the country gears up to celebrate its declaration of independence from Great Britain 250 years ago, the town will again host its own festivities on July 3. The day-before-event has become a town tradition, as nearby Ocean City and Ocean
Pines light off their fireworks on the conventional July 4. Berlin’s Economic and Community Development Director Ivy Wells said Berlin’s July 3 celebration allows the town’s citizens to view the pyrotechnics without having to travel if they prefer not to. “Holding our fireworks on July 3 has become a Berlin tradition,” Wells said. “Since so many people have the day off on July 4, it makes for a perfect evening to gather with family and friends the night before. “Many residents host backyard barbecues and parties on July 3, so our fireworks fit naturally into See BERLIN Page 4
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with yard cleanup Worcester Prep student and friends simply want to assist community By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (July 2, 2026) A Worcester Prep sophomore is offering a yard cleanup service this fall for Ocean Pines seniors who need a little extra help disposing of leaves, pine needles, and other autumnal debris. At an Ocean Pines Association Board of DirecSee STUDENT Page 3
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