By Scott LenoxTropical depression #8 turned NE sooner than predicted and has left our ocean conditions favorable for the past couple of days. Tomorrow and even Friday don’t look bad with winds expected between 5 and 15 knots. We’re not going to get quite so lucky with tropical depression #9. #9 is coming up… Read more »
Monthly Archives: August 2016
Governor’s Executive Order Mandates Post-Labor Day Start; Education Association Critical Of ‘Another Gov. Hogan School Cut’
OCEAN CITY – Gov. Larry Hogan signed an executive order Wednesday mandating a post Labor Day start for schools in Maryland.Amid chants of “let summer be summer,” Hogan announced that the executive order would require that schools start after Labor Day and end by June 15 each beginning with the 2017-2018 school year.“Most people agree… Read more »
Inaugural Dine United OC Contest Hopes To Meet $50K Goal This Weekend
BERLIN – As of Aug. 15, United Way of the Lower Eastern Shore’s first Dine United OC competition has raised more than $33,000.Proceeds from the competition, which ends Labor Day, will go to 74 local programs that focus on education, health and financial stability.The organization’s Community Impact Committee, a group of volunteers with expertise in… Read more »
Fingers Crossed
By Scott LenoxThis forecast is tough! The Baltimore to Hatteras Canyon forecast out to 100 nautical miles for tomorrow isn’t too bad….E 5-15 knots becoming E to NE 10-20 knots, seas 3-5 feet….that’s fishable. The Baltimore to Hatteras Canyon forecast from 150 nautical miles to 250 nautical miles offshore for tomorrow is S winds increasing… Read more »
Drowning On Assateague; Caution Urged In Local Waters This Week
ASSATEAGUE — An unidentified man drowned in an unguarded section of ocean off the coast of Assateague on Tuesday as conditions in the surf continue to deteriorate due to offshore storm activity.According the Assateague Island National Seashore officials, a 45-year-old male and his 16-year-old son were swimming in the ocean off of the oceanside campground… Read more »
Worcester Narrows Superintendent Search To Four Candidates
NEWARK – Education officials have identified four finalists in the search for a new superintendent.According to Jonathan Cook, president of the Worcester County Board of Education, the board has selected two internal candidates and two from outside the county for a second round of interviews. Officials hope to make a decision before the end of… Read more »
Fire Prevention System Credited With Limited OC Restaurant Damage
OCEAN CITY — A mid-morning fire was quickly extinguished thanks to fire sprinklers and a kitchen extinguishing system yesterday. Just before 11:30 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 29, the Ocean City Fire Department was dispatched to an automatic fire alarm at The Crab Bag Restaurant located on 130th Street. Firefighters arrived and found the two story… Read more »
Professional Captains Rally For Enhanced Boating Safety Regs
OCEAN CITY — After a run of serious boating accidents in the resort involving rented vessels, including a fatal propeller strike two weeks ago that claimed the life of a child, a coalition of professional bay captains is pushing for tighter regulations and standards for the rental industry.There have been three serious incidents involving rented… Read more »
It’s Official: Berlin Has Contested Mayoral Election
BERLIN – Mayor Gee Williams is still committed to building a better Berlin.That, he says, is why he’s seeking a third consecutive term as mayor of the historic town. Williams filed for reelection Monday, just days before the Sept. 2 deadline. He will face Council member Lisa Hall in October’s election. Hall will vacate her… Read more »
Brown Box Theatre Returns With New Outdoor Production
BERLIN — Brown Box Theatre Project is thrilled to produce Cymbeline as their sixth annual outdoor Shakespeare production this September.A theatrical feast, William Shakespeare’s Cymbeline delicately blends tragedy, comedy and romance into an enchanting and unforgettable fairy tale. When Imogen’s father banishes her soulmate, the princess must embark on a quest to prove her fidelity,… Read more »