OCEAN CITY — While it has been quiet for several months on the issue of offshore wind farms, a pair of bills circulating in the General Assembly could, if approved, essentially triple the capacity of wind energy off Maryland’s shores.Since the Maryland Public Service Commission (PSC) in 2017 approved two offshore wind energy projects off… Read more »
SELBYVILLE – Diana Ross, Jim Gaffigan, Billy Currington, and Gavin DeGraw are among the dozens of artists who will grace the Freeman Stage this summer.In a press conference Tuesday, Michelle Freeman, president of the Joshua M. Freeman Foundation, unveiled the first portion of this season’s performance lineup.“There is something for everyone this season, and your… Read more »
BERLIN – Calls for the town to cut expenses and sell Berlin Falls Park highlighted a town council meeting Monday.Dozens of Berlin residents attended a Berlin Town Council meeting this week, primarily to voice their concerns about the potential 34-percent tax increase being discussed by elected officials.“Berlin Falls Park is a boondoggle,” resident Jim Meckley… Read more »
WEST OCEAN CITY — The hits kept coming this week for a man already facing felony drug distribution and assault charges following a raid on a business he partially owns in December.Last Dec. 18, allied local law enforcement agencies executed search and seizure warrants at a screen printing and promotional products company in West Ocean… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — Ocean City will be glistening in green as the annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Festival, sponsored by the Delmarva Irish-American Club, marches down Coastal Highway on Saturday, March 16.This Ocean City tradition, which began in 1980, has grown to become the second-largest St. Patrick’s Day Parade in the state, in addition… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – Efforts to prohibit, or at least regulate, dockless bike and scooter rentals are moving forward in Ocean City as a resort committee this week agreed to seek legal advice and support from county officials.On Monday, the Ocean City Police Commission agreed to contact the town’s city solicitor, as well as other resort… Read more »
With the way the weather has been lately today’s sunny skies and light winds were a welcomed change in Ocean City and surrounding areas. Raking my yard this afternoon it was actually very nice out once the clouds broke and the sun shone through. It was chilly with temps in the mid 40s, but there… Read more »
SNOW HILL – Following the success of last year’s campaign, the Worcester County Library will kick off a months-long initiative focused on civility.Beginning this month, the Worcester County Library will launch a “Choose Civility” campaign to promote kindness, respect and civil discourse in the community. First presented by Howard County Public Library in 2007, the… Read more »
BERLIN – The town will host a trio of meetings to gather community input as a resiliency element is created for Berlin’s comprehensive plan.Citizens will have a chance to share their concerns regarding climate change and resiliency at three meetings this month. They’re scheduled for March 14, 16 and 18.“The comprehensive plan is your master… Read more »
FENWICK ISLAND – A salary adjustment is expected to benefit members of the Fenwick Island Beach Patrol.On Feb. 22, Town Manager Terry Tieman presented the Fenwick Island Town Council with a request to increase the starting salary for the Fenwick Island Beach Patrol from $13 an hour to $15.25 an hour.“I do have documentation that… Read more »