OCEAN CITY – Things are looking good for the town’s ad agency as a preliminary discussion on renewing its contract focused this week on the positives of the recent and current campaigns.Councilwoman Margaret Pillas reminded the Mayor and City Council that by the end of this month a discussion needs to take place on the… Read more »

SNOW HILL — The Blue Dog Café in Snow Hill will be hosting a benefit flute and piano dinner recital on Aug. 15 to benefit a local scholarship program.Brendan Dooley, a classically trained flutist, and Deborah Dewold Emery, a professional pianist and a member of the Boston Symphony Orchestra and the Boston Pops, will entertain… Read more »

OCEAN CITY – Litterbugs beware, the town is looking to have the community become more involved in enforcing the littering law.After a recent conversation with Ocean City Chief of Police Bernadette DiPino, Councilman Brent Ashley reported during Monday evening’s Mayor and City Council meeting that there have been three littering citations written so far this… Read more »

OCEAN CITY – Veteran paddle boarders and those who are still newbies to the sport will compete at this year’s Battle on the Bay, Sunday, Aug. 19, at Fager’s Island on 60th Street and the bay. The public is invited to attend the day’s action, which begins at 10 a.m. with a six-mile elite SUP race… Read more »

SNOW HILL — In a split decision that mirrored the outcome of a related Planning Commission meeting earlier this summer, the Worcester County Commissioners voted 4-3 in favor of approving a controversial Ocean Pines property re-zoning this week.“In my mind, I think the best thing happened for the county,” said Commission President Bud Church of… Read more »

OCEAN CITY – The Boardwalk is now a hot spot, and it’s free for many in keeping with Ocean City’s summer-long campaign to offer free activities and amenities.A couple of weeks ago, Comcast announced its Xfinity WiFi service is available in parts of Ocean City for no additional charge to Xfinity Internet customers. Xfinity WiFi… Read more »

OCEAN CITY – It has been relatively quiet this summer when it comes to street performers on the Boardwalk until this week when the City Council granted permission for two artists to return to the boards following several confrontations with business owners.Tricia Oertel and Leah Gostomski, professional licensed hair dressers, came before the Mayor and… Read more »

BERLIN — Berlin business owners may see a nearly 12 percent drop in their electric rates if a recent application by the town to the Maryland Public Service Commission (MPSC) gets the green light.“We are entering unchartered territory by requesting an electric rate reduction, but the town is prepared to provide any information or other… Read more »

BERLIN — Berlin’s oldest ongoing tradition, the August Sidewalk Sale, will celebrate its 60th anniversary this weekend.“It’s the longest continuous event in Berlin history,” said Steve Frene, event organizer and co-owner of Victorian Charm with his wife, Debbie.“It goes way beyond my recollection,” said Berlin Economic and Community Development Director Michael Day.Frene’s store has taken… Read more »