Accreditation GrantedBERLIN – The Commission on Cancer (CoC), a quality program of the American College of Surgeons (ACS), has granted three-year accreditation to the cancer program at the John H. ‘Jack’ Burbage, Jr. Regional Cancer Care Center. To earn voluntary CoC accreditation, a cancer program must meet 34 CoC quality care standards, be evaluated every… Read more »
Monthly Archives: July 2018
Amendment Urges Coast Guard Input On Offshore Wind Projects
OCEAN CITY — Congressman Andy Harris (R-Md.) this week continued to go to battle on behalf of the Town of Ocean City over the proposed offshore wind farms with language attached to a federal appropriations bill urging Coast Guard intervention.Harris, who represents Maryland’s first congressional district including Ocean City and the entire Eastern Shore, has… Read more »
Vanishing Ocean City With Bunk Mann – July 27, 2018
Shantytown Village was developed by Daniel Trimper IV and opened in 1976 next to the Route 50 Bridge in West Ocean City. It was designed to resemble a New England fishing village and was modeled on photos taken by Trimper during a visit to Nantucket Island.It was a popular attraction for Ocean City’s visitors and… Read more »
Wellness Van Set For Snow Hill
SNOW HILL – An agreement with Peninsula Regional Medical Center will bring the Wagner Wellness Van to Snow Hill one day a week.Last Tuesday the Worcester County Commissioners approved a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Peninsula Regional Medical Center (PRMC) that will allow the hospital to bring its mobile health van to the Worcester County… Read more »
Adventures Of Fatherhood – July 27, 2018
“I would rather be at Vacation Bible School.”That’s what Beckett leaned over and said to me at The Freeman Stage last week during a production of Mary Poppins by Clear Space Theatre.While he seemed to be enjoying the performance early on, he’s 10 years old and it was a bit on the long side for… Read more »
Things I Like – July 27, 2018
Crabs and corn on the cob for dinnerThe timeliness of Dr, SuessWhen a weekend weather forecast is wrongGatorade ZeroAn ocean dip before workBeing home alone in the peaceSounds of kids laughing at a playgroundEvening bike ridesGood Samaritan storiesWhen a real person answers a business phoneClear Space Theatre performances
Berlin 11-12 All-Stars Advance In States
BERLIN- The Berlin Little League 11-12 All-Star team advanced to the semifinals in the Maryland state tournament this week with a come-from-behind win over Conococheague, 3-2, on Tuesday.Berlin beat South Maryland, 12-1, in its opener in the state tournament last weekend to advance to Tuesday’s semifinal game against Conococheague but fell behind, 1-0, early as… Read more »
Berlin To Buy Tables, Chairs With AARP Grant Money
BERLIN – Town officials are looking to purchase café tables and chairs with a grant from the AARP Community Challenge.Last week, Berlin received a $5,000 grant from the AARP Community Challenge, which funds projects that make communities livable for people of all ages.Ivy Wells, the town’s economic development director, said she was looking for ways… Read more »
5th Huk Big Fish Classic Underway
OCEAN CITY- The 5th Annual Huk Big Fish Classic got underway today with the first of three 32-hour fishing segments in search of the largest fish of any species after another segment was added this week because of concerns of inclement weather.The Big Fish Classic is going on all weekend on the pier at Talbot… Read more »
Locals Arrested For Vehicle Theme Scheme In Resort
OCEAN CITY — Two local men were arrested for allegedly stealing from vehicles in Ocean City in the same area over an hour apart on Wednesday afternoon, leading police to believe they were working together.Just before 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) officers arrested Christopher Fitzpatrick, 38, of Ocean City, after nabbing… Read more »