OCEAN CITY — Local residents and visitors got a rare Fourth of July fireworks preview this week when NASA’s Wallops Island Flight Facility made a significant rocket launch visible over the resort area and much of the Eastern seaboard.Shortly after 11 p.m. on Wednesday, a U.S. Air Force Minotaur 1 rocket trailing bright orange and… Read more »
Monthly Archives: July 2011
Thankful Funds Not Spent On Gas Promotion
Editor:This weekend my husband and I hosted a reunion in Ocean City with 65-plus members of my family. Every family member was from out of town and most had never been to our town before. I just want to say that someone from each family commented on what a beautiful, clean and exciting resort we… Read more »
Skimmer Island Project Deserves A Little Attention
by Steven Green
The restoration of Skimmer Island, that crescent-shaped spit of land north of the Route 50 Bridge that many never knew had an official name until this year, is a project that deserved some attention, and it got just that this week.The intent of this worthwhile rebuilding project may have gotten lost a bit this week… Read more »
Between The Lines
by Steven Green
It’s been a big week for alcohol-serving establishments. Besides gearing up for the busiest weekend of the summer for many, they are getting a new leader of the liquor monopoly that controls each of their expenditures throughout the year and are dealing with the additional sales tax on beer, wine and spirits.It’s safe to say… Read more »
Open Houses
WEST OCEAN CITY Bay Point Plantation Rt589/Gum Point Rd Daily 10-5 Waterfront Estate Lots in 142 Acre Preserve Kevin Decker The Fritschle Group/ Condominium Realty 443-235-6552BERLIN Glen Riddle Open Daily 11-6 Single Family Homes In New Community 2 Golf Courses Owners Clubhouse Private Marina Pulte Homes 410-213-1386OCEAN CITY Makai Condominiums 42nd St. Bayside Daily 10-4… Read more »
Adventures In Fatherhood
by Steven Green
Ever since my 3-year-old has decided to start his mornings around 5, the days have become quite long and exhausting.Depending on his mood, specifically how he is treating his little brother at any given time, these days can be wonderful or torturous. Most of the time, however, they are simply a little bit of both… Read more »
Assault Charges Filed
BERLIN — A Berlin man remains behind bars this week after his arrest last week on assault and multiple sex offense charges for allegedly sexually assaulting a vulnerable male adult over a period of three years.Jason Paul Carpenter, 30, is being held without bond in the Worcester County Jail following his arrest on June 15… Read more »
Three Rescued Off Resort Coast
OCEAN CITY — A potential tragedy was averted this week when a U.S. Coast Guard helicopter was able to pull two adults and a child from their 22-foot recreational boat early Tuesday morning.Around 8:26 a.m. on Tuesday, watchstanders at Coast Guard Sector Delaware Bay received a distress call from a crewmember aboard the “Real Deal,”… Read more »
Berlin Planning To Hold First Octoberfest Celebration
BERLIN — While Octoberfest is a tradition in many parts of the world, it’s not a celebration that Berlin has ever officially participated in. The Chamber of Commerce has decided to change that this year and in a big way.“This is a new event,” Economic Development Director Mike Day told the Mayor and Council at… Read more »
Md. Officials Get Close-Up Look At Island Restoration
OCEAN CITY – Maryland elected officials visited Skimmer Island this week to get an update on the efforts being made to replenish the eroding island that is a breeding ground for endangered wildlife.Gov. Martin O’Malley visited Skimmer Island on Wednesday morning by kayak and was informed by Maryland Coastal Bays Program representatives, Maryland Department of… Read more »