Branding Concerns EchoedEditor:I would like to address the letter from Eric Waterman, Dec. 2, “Branding Concerns.”After reading his letter and going through Winterfest of Lights that weekend I have to agree with him. My wife and I saw the Smiley Face and if this is the best they can come up with they need to… Read more »
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Voices From The Readers – December 16, 2022
Challenges For Worcester CountyEditor:Elections were recently completed in Ocean City, and Worcester County and the contrast between the two remains starkly in my mind. Although I got in Ocean City in 1954 this past election was the first time, I was directly involved with county politics and politicians. The petition on the sports complex put… Read more »
Voices From The Readers – December 9, 2022
Berlin Christmas Parade Donors, Volunteers ThankedEditor:On behalf of the Town of Berlin, we would like to thank our sponsors who gave generously to support the 51st Annual Berlin Christmas Parade this year. Their generosity has enabled us to continue this important tradition enjoyed by the entire community. We could not have this parade without their support.Our… Read more »
Voices From The Readers – December 2, 2022
Branding ConcernsEditor:I would like to comment on the new “branding” campaign for Ocean City. It is impossible for me to disagree with the position of the Ocean City Advertising Agency owner Paul Jankovic in the ongoing dialogue with the mayor. I think the new branding campaign is totally inadequate and inane. The Smiley Face, really?I… Read more »
Voices From The Readers – November 25, 2022
Pharmacy NightmareEditor:My wife had a stroke in the middle of October 2021, was taken to TidalHealth in Salisbury then admitted to Encompass rehab in Salisbury and then Berlin Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. After three months, she came home in a wheelchair, but she could get in and out of bed on her own. She could… Read more »
Voices From The Readers – November 18, 2022
Resort Defends BrandingEditor:I would like to respond to a letter printed in your paper on Friday, Nov. 11, 2022, titled “Thoughts on Branding.” While I always welcome open dialog and appreciate constructive criticism by our residents and visitors, I thought the letter lacked several important details that went into the development of the new brand.First… Read more »
Voices From The Readers – November 11, 2022
Amazed By HalloweenEditor:As new residents of Berlin from upstate New York, we have been hearing for many months about Halloween night.Our street is by no means as busy as Main Street or Washington Streets, but we still saw about 400 trick-or-treaters we estimate. Truth be told it was much harder work than we thought it… Read more »
Voices From The Readers – November 4, 2022
Sports Complex SupportEditor:We can’t just print money like the federal government.I have read the letters to the editor by Mr. Gisriel, Mr. Christ, and now my colleagues in opposition to the sports complex.There has been a great deal of conjecture as to the purchase agreement we have signed, namely that I had acted hastily, or… Read more »
Voices From The Readers – October 28, 2022
Md. Ballot Question AlertEditor:Being a summer tourist to your beautiful shoreline and well aware of the consequences of storm surges there, I would like to alert your readers to a ballot vote that will have implications for climate change.It has to do with Question #4, and yes, that’s the question concerning marijuana legalization. Almost all… Read more »
Voices From The Readers – October 21, 2022
Concerns Over E-BikesEditor:I have recently been following the debate surrounding the allowance of e-bikes on the Boardwalk and I wanted to offer a word of caution to all those involved. I feel like this debate has been somewhat short-sighted about the full ramifications of what this change will involve while arguments in favor have been couched… Read more »