SNOW HILL – The Town of Snow Hill is seeking proposals for the purchase of its riverboat.Interested parties have until Oct. 3 to submit proposals for the purchase of the Black-Eyed Susan, the stern-wheeler paddleboat the town bought in 2020.Though officials initially talked about selling the boat in early 2023, they realized recently they had… Read more »
FENWICK ISLAND – Community donations and a $20,000 commitment from the Town of Fenwick Island will allow the first phase of a median improvement project to move forward.Last Friday, Fenwick Island property owner Lisa Luby Ryan came before the Fenwick Island Town Council seeking money and support for a median improvement project along Coastal Highway…. Read more »
OCEAN CITY – As the remnants of Tropical Storm Ophelia move up the coast, officials this week resumed setup for the highly anticipated Oceans Calling Festival.The Oceans Calling Festival, a three-day music festival featuring several nationally known acts, is set to begin this Friday off the Ocean City Boardwalk. With attendance expected to reach 50,000… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – The first reading of an ordinance to close a portion of Chicago Avenue received a favorable vote this week.On Monday, the Mayor and Council had before them the first reading of Ordinance 2023-17, authorizing the closure of Chicago Avenue between 3rd and 4th streets.A portion of the roadway has already been converted… Read more »
Every Sunday: Farmers Market Berlin will host along Main Street with 35-plus vendors from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Rain or shine. TheBerlinFarmersMarket.com.Every Monday: TOPS Meeting 5-6:30 p.m. Atlantic General Hospital, Berlin. Take Off Pounds Sensibly is a support group promoting weight loss and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Call Rose 443-880-8444.Every Monday: Acapella Chorus All ladies who… Read more »
Representatives of Coastal Hospice shared information about the organization at a recent meeting of the Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean Pines-Ocean City. Pictured from left to right is Kiwanis Club Past President Tim Lund, Lauren Blair and Alvin Harmon.
Buxy’s/Dry Dock 28 410-289-BUXY 28th St. & Coastal Hwy. Saturday, Sept. 30: UprizingCaptain’s Table 410-289-7192 15th & Boardwalk In The Courtyard Marriott Fridays & Saturdays: Phil Perdue on PianoCoconuts Beach Bar & Grill 410-289-6846 37th & 38th St. Oceanside at Castle In The Sand Hotel Friday, Sept. 22: Darin Engh, Rick & Regina Saturday, Sept. 23:… Read more »
Book Policy UnacceptableEditor:In rebuttal to Gwen Lehman’s letter to the editor response, “no,” banning public school books is not about misinterpreting Huck Finn. It is about XXX pornography lurking in our public school libraries. “All Boys Aren’t Blue” depicts graphic sexual rapes between school age, male cousins, one raping his younger cousin while both enjoy… Read more »
ARIES (March 21 to April 19): After much traveling this year, you’re due for some settled time with family and friends. Use this period to check out situations that will soon require a lot of serious decision-making.TAURUS (April 20 to May 20): Keep that keen Bovine mind focused on your financial situation as it begins… Read more »
In late August Ocean Pines held its “Back to School Bash” at the Veterans Memorial Park. The Kiwanis “Dawg Team,” pictured, was there selling hotdogs, burgers, snacks and drinks to raise funds for their local youth programs.