Everything about AssateagueCatching a sunrise and sunset on the same dayGrilled fish and salad The view from the long pier at Isle of Wight ParkLarry David’s ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’Watching kids learn to surfItalian ice on a hot dayCrabs and corn on the cobMornings with my boysQuiet weekends at homeFarmers markets
Monthly Archives: August 2011
What’s Your Sign
ARIES (March 21 to April 19): You sometimes go to extremes to prove a point. But this time, you won’t have to. Supporters are ready, falling over themselves to help you make your case.TAURUS (April 20 to May 20): Venus might be your ruling planet, but Mars is in the picture as well. So don’t… Read more »
State Officials Mulling Changes To Toll Increases
BERLIN — In response to the public backlash on the proposed doubling and even tripling of the toll rates on many bridges and highways including the Bay Bridge, Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) officials this week appear to be backing off some of the more stringent elements of the plan or at least stalling their implementation… Read more »
Public Input Sought On Assateague Island’s Future
ASSATEAGUE — With anticipated climate change and the associated sea level rise, Assateague Island officials are taking a proactive approach to planning for the future of the barrier island with a wide variety of alternatives on the table.Assateague National Seashore officials are currently working on a new General Management Plan (GMP) for the barrier island… Read more »
Council OKs Tower Welcome Message
OCEAN CITY – Councilman Joe Hall is traveling an alternative avenue this week seeking support for ways to retain existing Ocean City customers.Simultaneously, the City Council voted Monday for the 64th Street water tower to have its regularly scheduled maintenance and to combine that effort with the placement of a “Welcome and Thank You” message… Read more »
Parking Changes Eyed For Government Lots
SALISBURY — Parking problems in the city have officials considering changes to several government lots, some of which might upset disabled employees, according to one Salisbury City Council member.The council discussed changes to nearby lot number 9, which is behind the government building, and lot number 14, which is across the street. Lot 9 especially… Read more »
USS Radford Sinking Delayed, Now Planned For Next Week
OCEAN CITY — The planned sinking date for a retired U.S. Navy destroyer, as part of a three-state artificial reef system just 30 miles off the coast of Ocean City, passed quietly this week after another delay.The sinking date for the decommissioned U.S.S. Arthur W. Radford was set for Aug. 2, but another delay kept… Read more »
Resort Taxi Medallion Sold For $6,500
OCEAN CITY – The current price for taxi medallions has confirmed for the City Council last year’s changes have resulted in exactly what was desired — they are a valuable asset.In order to operate a taxi within town limits, a taxi fleet owner or independent driver is required to purchase a taxi medallion. The council… Read more »
New OC Airport Manager Named
OCEAN CITY – The resort announced this week a new airport manager, Jaime Giandomenico, will be making his way to Ocean City and begin his duties Aug. 29.Giandomenico currently resides in Annapolis and since 2007 has been the manager of the Queen Anne’s County Bay Bridge Airport in Stevensville.“I have enjoyed visiting the Town of… Read more »
Catch 54 Plans Spring Reopening After Blaze
FENWICK — Potential tragedy was averted this week when a fire ripped through the popular Catch 54 restaurant in Fenwick Island during the height of a summer dinner rush, but no one was injured and the establishment plans to reopen next spring.Around 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday, fire companies in Bethany Beach and Roxana responded to… Read more »