(Editor’s Note: The writer’s grandfather owned and operated Birch’s Market in Ocean City from 1936-1968. After the recent demolition of the property, he offered these thoughts.)Another torn down heart-of-town,of famous past, its days of new.Yet just such was shelter once,for lucky child to grow, wherelike Parthenon or Pantheon,stood roof over moments oflife’s unrepeatable plenitudes,Here family… Read more »
School Mandate OpposedEditor:I am writing to you as someone who opposes Governor Hogan’s mandate that schools in Maryland open their doors each year after Labor Day, and close them by June 15. Before I am written off as a leftist radical with an agenda to protect, let me assure you, I am not registered with… Read more »
ANNAPOLIS – Lindsay Birckhead-Morton, a seventh grader at Snow Hill Middle School, traveled to Annapolis with board members and staff from the Coastal Association of REALTORS® (CAR) on Tuesday, April 25, for a special recognition ceremony with Lt. Gov. Boyd Rutherford.The ceremony, held in the Maryland State House, honored 13 students from across the state… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — The Ocean City Fire Department is opening its doors and inviting the public to come in and celebrate National Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Week on Sunday, May 21.Sticking with tradition, the OCFD Open House will focus on education, prevention and will also offer parents and children a hands-on look at life-saving measures.The… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — A thrilling night of great music is planned for next weekend in Ocean City with guests experiencing the sounds of Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Sammy Davis Jr.Performed with a wonderful mix of song, comedy, sketches and brilliant musical arrangement, the Rat Pack Together Again show is a sensory experience you don’t… Read more »
SALISBURY – As part of the services it provides, Coastal Hospice offers volunteer support to patients and their families while the patient is in hospice care and following their passing.The hospice also sends veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces to make honor visits to patients who are veterans, and also depends on volunteers for the… Read more »
BERLIN — For the 18th year, Assateague Coastal Trust will offer a selection of native flowering perennials, heirloom tomatoes, veggies, fruits and herbs at its annual Native Plant Sale. The event will take place this Saturday, May 6 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at ACT’s new office at 9842 Main Street in Berlin.The event… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — Registration is off and running for Ocean City’s summer youth camp season, as the Recreation and Parks Department is offering the largest variety of camps in the area.Ocean City’s day camps – both Camp Horizon (ages 5 to 12) and Scamper Camp (ages 3.5 to 5) – continue to be the most… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — The Downtown Recreation Complex on 4th Street welcomes residents and visitors this weekend to show off their furry friend as well as mingle with other members of the Ocean City dog community.On top of a the talent show, there will also be a fast catch contest and professional dog trainer Lori Ellison-Opdyke… Read more »
OCEAN PINES — The Ocean Pines Association will hold a ribbon cutting ceremony for its newly installed 14,600-square-foot Manklin Meadows Park replacement playground, located along Manklin Creek Road in Ocean Pines on Saturday, May 6 at 1 p.m.The park was closed to the public in November 2016 after its deteriorating condition led to safety concerns…. Read more »