The Lankford Hotel was constructed in 1924 on the Boardwalk between 8th and 9th streets by Mary Ayres Quillin. She built it with an inheritance from her aunt, Amelia Coffin Lankford, and named it in her honor.As with most hotels of that era, the Lankford originally operated on the American Plan where meals were included… Read more »
Yearly Archives: 2019
Park Cleanup Efforts Continue
BERLIN – Berlin Falls Park remains closed as cleanup efforts continue in the wake of a chemical spill in June.The town council voted this week to approve a requisition to Chesapeake Environmental Services for roughly $27,000. The bill comes after the council agreed to pay the firm $107,000 last month.“This is the second invoice we’ve… Read more »
Things I Like – August 16, 2019
Seeing a row of bonfires up and down Assateague IslandDinner and dessert on the BoardwalkThe vibe at Surfers Healing each yearSwimming in the ocean and seeing dolphin passing byMexican food leftoversA staycation to appreciate where you liveSaving money completing a home project with my wifeSandy feet in my truckSmall laptopsThick milkshakesCharacter of old homes
What’s Your Sign? – August 16, 2019
ARIES (March 21 to April 19): A chaotic atmosphere taxes the patience of the Aries Lamb, who prefers to deal with a more orderly environment. Best advice: Stay out of the situation until things settle.TAURUS (April 20 to May 20): Tension runs high in both personal and workplace relationships. This can make it difficult to… Read more »
Poor Girls Open Tournament Underway
OCEAN CITY- After the drama of the high dollar, high profile White Marlin Open subsides, the resort area’s lady anglers get their turn in the spotlight this weekend with the return of the Poor Girl’s Open for the 26th year.The Poor Girl’s Open, which typically falls on the weekend after the White Marlin Open, was… Read more »
Martial Arts Team Wins 48 Medals At AAU Olympics Games
BERLIN — Local martial artists, the CMA Marlins, traveled to Greensboro, N.C. recently to compete at the AAU Junior Olympics Games, the largest amateur multi-sport event in the United States featuring 16,000 athletes participating in 22 sports.Eight students of CMA Marlins, ranging in age from 6 to 17 years old, entered 48 events over the… Read more »
Berlin On-Street Parking Standards Under Review After Garage Fire
BERLIN – Berlin Police Department officials are reviewing on-street parking practices in town to determine if changes need to be made.Police Chief Arnold Downing said at this week’s town council meeting that in the wake of a garage fire on Washington Street, concerns had been voiced regarding accessibility on the town’s streets. He wants to… Read more »
Pines Board Officers Chosen
BERLIN – Ocean Pines Association officials validated last week’s election results and elected officers this week.New members Tom Janasek, Larry Perrone and Camilla Rogers were elected last week to fill three available seats on the board. Because there was no quorum at Saturday’s annual meeting, the outgoing board validated the election results in a special… Read more »
Lighting Strikes Twice For Local Teacher In WMO
OCEAN CITY – Lightning struck twice last week for local teacher and seasoned tournament angler Tommy Hinkle, whose 79.5-pound white marlin survived some late challenges during an extended White Marlin Open final day to hang on to the top prize of over $1.5 million.Hinkle, a teacher at Stephen Decatur High School, and the crew on… Read more »
Fatal Pedestrian Civil Suit Could Be Headed Back To Worcester
OCEAN CITY – A wrongful death civil suit filed in federal court by the family of a local man struck and killed on Coastal Highway in 2017 could be heading back to Worcester after the plaintiffs acknowledged this week the Circuit Court is likely the more appropriate venue for the case.During the October 2017 Endless… Read more »