ASSATEAGUE — The first snowy owl fitted with a transmitter on Assateague Island has been a busy bird, according to data collected to track his whereabouts over the last week or so. Local residents and visitors to beaches in Maryland and Delaware over the last few weeks have been treated to a rather rare opportunity… Read more »
Yearly Archives: 2014
Who’s Playing When And Where
28th Street Pit and Pub 410-289-2020 28th St. & Coastal Hwy. Every Sunday: CK the DJ Every Thursday: Local’s Dance PartyAdolfo’s 410-289-4001 13th St. & The Boardwalk, In The Beach Plaza Hotel Friday, Jan. 3: Rhonda Apple & Dale BrittAtlantic Hotel 410-641-3589 2 North Main St., Berlin Every Monday: Earl BeardsleyBuxy’s Salty Dog 410-289-0973 28th… Read more »
Things I Like
The living room on Christmas morningMy morning caffeine injectionEgg casserolesThat my oldest son can now sit through a movieEating steamed crabs in the winterA commercial fishing boat pulling into the harbor“Consumer Reports” magazineMy dogs’ love of a tennis ballA server who knows who knows every dish wellThe pond off Harrison RoadDreaming big for my kids
Decatur Wrestlers Prep for Iron Horse Duals
BERLIN- Stephen Decatur’s varsity wrestling team finished the first part of their season on a big roll and now face the first big dual meet of the second half this weekend when they compete in the Iron Horse Duals. The Seahawks have been strong thus far this season, finishing fourth overall in their own War… Read more »
Phosphorous Bills Likely To Get Early Review From Legislature
SNOW HILL — With at least three pending bills pre-filed calling for a delay, a contentious regulation should be getting an early review this month once the Maryland General Assembly reconvenes Jan. 8. Debate over a new Phosphorous Management Tool (PMT) has raged since late this summer. Environmental advocacy groups like Assateague Coastal Trust (ACT)… Read more »
Annual Penguin Swim Brings In $83K For Hospital
OCEAN CITY – Although fundraising totals are preliminary, the 20th Annual Penguin Swim, held on New Year’s Day in Ocean City, appears to have surpassed its previous record in support of Atlantic General Hospital. The event took place on Wednesday with 750 participants diving into the Atlantic Ocean with the water temperature being in the… Read more »
Md. Legislators Return To Annapolis Next Week
BERLIN — With the opening of the 2014 Maryland General Assembly now less than a week away, hundreds of pieces of legislation of local and state importance have already been filed in advance of the session. The Maryland General Assembly reconvenes at noon next Wednesday and before the 90-day session is over, state lawmakers will… Read more »
The Resorter … Revisited
Summer of 1968 Volume XIV Edition 3Issue HighlightsThis week’s Resorter Girl was Chris Corddry, who was also featured in this issue’s full-page Hess Apparel advertisement.Among the amenities at the Surf and Sands Motel were “free all channel television,” “golf privileges” and “background music in all rooms.”The live racing season at Ocean Downs Raceway was from… Read more »
Things To Do Around Town
Every Saturday & Sunday, Jan. 11-April 27: Pancake Breakfast 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Ocean City Municpal Airport Terminal Building. To benefit the Huey Veteran’s Memorial Dis-play. Pancakes, eggs, bacon, sausage. Suggested donation is $5. For more information, 410-213-2471 or 410-726-7207.Every Sunday: Morning Worship 8:30 a.m., contemporary; 10 a.m., traditional, Atlantic United Methodist Church, 105 4th St.,… Read more »