The days of cookouts and recreational enjoyment are seemingly numbered for a sandy spit in the coastal bays watershed that has taken on the unofficial name of “Flag Island.”Back in July, we were the first to report on the grassroots effort by a local boat captain to erect a flag pole on the restored island…. Read more »
BERLIN – The dates for the county’s ninth-graders to get their new laptops are officially set.With deployment dates identified as Sept. 2 at Stephen Decatur High School, Sept. 3 at Snow Hill High School and Sept. 10 at Pocomoke High School, the school system is just weeks away from launching the digital conversion that will… Read more »
BERLIN – Less than two weeks after hiring a consultant to help with the process, Worcester County is officially soliciting proposals for solar projects.On Aug. 4 the Worcester County Commissioners agreed to hire CQI Associates to assist in finding an energy company to erect a solar array in Worcester County. This week, the commissioners approved… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – Sea glass collectors, artisans and enthusiasts will travel to Ocean City later this month for the North American Sea Glass Association’s 10th Annual Sea Glass Festival.The festival will be held Saturday, Aug. 29 and Sunday, Aug. 30, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Roland E. Powell Convention Center on 40th… Read more »
BERLIN – In an effort to update town policy and promote sustainability, Berlin officials approved a new purchasing policy last week.The town council voted unanimously to approve a new purchasing policy that increases the purchasing threshold, expands the use of credit cards and promotes green purchasing.Town Administrator Laura Allen said the most significant change the… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — The New York trial of West Ocean City resident Basel Ramadan, alleged leader of a vast multi-million dollar cigarette smuggling ring who was later charged with attempted “murder for hire” from behind bars, concluded last week and the outcome is now in the hands of a judge.In May 2013, federal officials concluded… Read more »
BERLIN – At its first meeting since this summer’s election, the Ocean Pines Association Board of Directors selected Pat Renaud as president.In a 4-3 vote, board members on Monday chose Renaud as president over Jack Collins. Both touted their desire to eliminate the tension that exists between the various members of the board.“I don’t have… Read more »
Banking School GraduateOCEAN CITY — Bank of Ocean City President and CEO Wayne Benson, along with the Board of Directors, has announced Assistant Vice President Jason Parker has recently graduated from Maryland Banking School with Honors.Maryland Banking School is a vigorous, three-year program with an emphasis on developing leadership, managerial and technical skills.Parker joined the… Read more »
Balance Needed On Street Performer CoverageEditor:I’ve read most of your coverage on this issue and I’m struck by the feeling that it’s very one-sided. Why are you only covering the street performers’ concerns?I, for one, am very pleased with the council’s attempts to curb the chaos that ensued after the federal ruling against the city.Reading the… Read more »
BERLIN – Town officials are hoping a grant could fund the addition of permanent bathrooms to Berlin’s parks.The town will pursue a Community Parks and Playgrounds grant from the Maryland Department of Natural Resources to pay for the construction of bathrooms at Stephen Decatur Park and Henry Park. The grant application, according to Administrative Services… Read more »