BERLIN – Residents voiced frustration over municipal expenses and concern regarding a pending tax increase at a special budget meeting this week.On Tuesday, more than a hundred Berlin residents attended a public budget listening session hosted by the town’s elected officials at Stephen Decatur High School. Attendees expressed concern about the impact the proposed property… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — While certain parts of the consultant’s recommendations could include paid parking in at least some ocean blocks the entire length of town, the town’s parking task force is no closer to reaching a solution after its third meeting.From the beginning, parking task force members have asserted the goal was not to automatically… Read more »
BERLIN – Elected officials assured residents they welcomed their input as several citizens attended Monday’s town council meeting to voice concerns about spending.Though public participation at council meetings is typically rare, a handful of residents were in attendance Monday to question spending as the town prepares for a tax and utility rate increase.“I’m glad to… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – A long-established job fair will return to the Ocean City convention center this weekend.The Greater Ocean City Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the Town of Ocean City and the Lower Shore American Job Center, will host the 34th Annual Ocean City Job Fair on Saturday, March 30, from 9 a.m.-1 p.m…. Read more »
PRINCESS ANNE — Former elected official Jim Mathias has been named government relations director for the University of Maryland Eastern Shore and will serve as liaison in Annapolis for the lower shore school.Mathias represented District 38 in the state Senate for eight years before losing a re-election bid last November. Prior to that, Mathias served… Read more »
It was a beautiful spring day in and around Ocean City today with high temps reaching the low 60s in some spots with mostly sunny skies. The wind did pick up a bit this afternoon, but it was nice enough for most of the day so there was a good amount of fishing going on.Captain… Read more »
Opposed To Cancellation Of Library PresentationEditor:“Law-abiding Trump supporters who did absolutely nothing wrong were made to appear to be the equivalent of a pitchfork- and torch-carrying mob” is the valid opinion that I heard from a real great American patriot with regard to the March 6 cancelled library presentation.The presentation was about the Constitution and… Read more »
During his two terms as Maryland’s 57th governor, from 1979 to 1987, Harry Hughes enhanced civility, integrity and prudence in state government leadership. Elevating Maryland’s political culture and public discourse at a difficult period in our state’s history, Governor Hughes reinforced the value and credibility of public service.He was a much-understated politician and became successful,… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – The Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District this week announced it was receiving an additional $68 million in federal funding for critical navigation projects across the region including a boost in funding for the continued maintenance dredging of the Ocean City Inlet.The funding is being provided to the Army Corps of Engineers-Baltimore… Read more »
This year, Middle School teacher Keith Geiger implemented Worcester Prep’s inaugural Destination Imagination (DI) after-school club. Two teams of sixth- and seventh- graders were formed, one competitive and one non-competitive. Practicing their performance for parents and teachers is DI Team Manager Geiger with students Jack Fernley, Mike DePalma, Will Wells and Aleksey Klimins.