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 »
Recently Battsetseg (Baggi) Shagdar of Mongolia, one of a group of women who visited the United States 17 years ago to observe democracy, returned to the U.S. to visit members of the Republican Women of Worcester County (RWWC) in Ocean City. Shagdar has held several government positions in Mongolia and is currently the outgoing ambassador… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — The Young Professionals Committee of the Greater Ocean City Chamber of Commerce raised nearly $8,000 at the annual Christmas in July celebration last weekend at the Residence Inn by Marriott.Over 100 people attended the event, which also included live music from Side Project, raffle prizes and an appearance from Santa Claus himself.All… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — The Ocean City Fire Department, in collaboration with the Town of Ocean City Recreation and Parks Department, recently held its inaugural Senior Fire Camp aimed at providing young children between the ages of 9 and 14 with a more immersive experience in the world of public safety.Building on the success of the… 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 »
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 »
Scott T. GrantBERLIN — Scott Taylor Grant, age 73, passed away May, 22, 2023 at Health First Viera Hospital in Viera, Fla. following a short illness.Born in Annapolis, he was the son of the late Clarence Hubert Grant and Lois Katherine Haas Grant. In addition to his parents, Scott was preceded in death by his late… Read more »
On July 8, the Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean Pines-Ocean City held its second pancake breakfast of the year. Pictured left to right are Kiwanians “Kitchen Krew” head and pancake chef Mike Castoro, servers Dick Clagett, Tony Winter, Lyle Dillon and volunteer Angelina Li.