BERLIN – Smart water meters will be coming to homes in Berlin in the coming weeks.The Berlin Water Resources Department will be replacing all water meters in town with new radio-read smart meters during the next four to six weeks. Town officials want to be sure residents aren’t surprised by the work or the potential… Read more »
BERLIN– The highly anticipated Berlin Peach Festival returns to town this Saturday.The Calvin B. Taylor House Museum will host the 15th annual Berlin Peach Festival Saturday, Aug. 5, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The annual event highlights the importance of the peach to Berlin’s heritage and is expected to offer even more food and… Read more »
SNOW HILL – County officials will consider a local boat captain’s request to use the South Point boat ramp for his charter business next week.On Tuesday, the Worcester County Commissioners are expected to consider a special use permit request from Marc Spagnola, who wants to launch his boat from the South Point ramp. Spagnola submitted… Read more »
As more details become known, it’s clear an apt word to describe this fall’s Oceans Calling Festival would be unprecedented.It’s been interesting to observe the early planning that is currently taking place in advance of the late September event. In fact, it appears city officials have been working with festival promoters for many months on… Read more »
New Clinical OfficerSALISBURY – Coastal Hospice has appointed, Ann Lovely, RN, BSN, CHPN, as chief clinical officer.Lovely is a certified hospice and palliative care nurse with more than 20 years of experience in end-of-life care.“Ann is one of our most experienced clinical leaders,” said Coastal Hospice President & CEO Monica Escalante. “Her well-rounded knowledge of… Read more »
BERLIN – Artwork from two local artists is now featured in the gallery at the Berlin library.Worcester County Arts Council artists Beth Cooper and Carol Gentes both have paintings displayed in the second-floor gallery at the Berlin branch of the Worcester County Library.“The Worcester County Arts Council is proud to provide additional opportunities for local… Read more »
The Carousel opened in July 1962 after the original ribbon cutting had been delayed several months due to damage from the famous March Storm of 1962.At the time of its construction, it was far north of the existing city limits and stood virtually alone with only sand dunes and a few small cottages nearby. The… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — The Maryland Sport Fisheries Advisory Commission and Maryland Department of Natural Resources have announced Captain Monty Hawkins as the 2023 recipient of the annual Maryland Sport Fisheries Achievement Award.The Maryland Sport Fisheries Achievement Award was established by the commission in 2019 to honor individuals who have provided sustained efforts in habitat management, conservation, education, research or other… Read more »
The Ocean City Marlin Club’s 19th Annual Kid’s Classic Tournament attracted 73 boats to last weekend’s event. The following is a look at complete results in order of finish:White marlin release: First place, Reel Chaos, above, three releases; second place, Max Bet, three releases; and third place, Kilo Charlie, two releases.Yellowfin tuna: First place, Absolut… Read more »
Offshore Wind An Environmental DisasterEditor:Facts vs. emotion.1. Turbines kill whales and birds.2. They have a 17-year life at best.3. Require expensive maintenance.4. Mechanically they are unreliable and problematic.5. This is NOT renewable energy.6. The bigger, the less reliable.7. Moving complicated parts operating in salt water…use your imagination.8. The most expensive form of all energy.9. Produce… Read more »