Everything is going up these days, and we can more than likely add the cost of owning property anywhere in Worcester County to that list, which includes electric and cable bills, grocery store essentials, gasoline, education, movie theater tickets, postage, drinks at watering holes and meals at restaurants.Local governments are now approving their budgets for… Read more »
Looking at the glass as “half full”The “Pets of the Month” photosThe first boat ride of the seasonSitting under a tree on a hot dayAsian night at the GlobeSliced avocado The movie ‘Recount’Visiting college townsA shave after missing a dayWhen my son smiles while he sleepsBBQ chicken fresh off a grill
The Berlin Performing Arts Committee’s request for seed money from the county to start work on a new community arts center in the old Cannery building off Route 113 was officially rejected by the County Commissioners last week. Based on their comments last week, it appeared to be an easy decision for the commissioners. As… Read more »
Another meeting was held last night after we went to press to gain public input on the future of the Route 50 Bridge. However, prior to the meeting, a booklet was mailed to Ocean City property owners outlining the current plans on the table.Here’s a look at the options being considered and our thoughts: – Alternative… Read more »
Watching a young tree growHolding my son first thing in the morningOvertime sports gamesBig bath towelsA good figSeedless grapesThe summer’s first dip in the poolHoliday weekends offJoe Pesci moviesWearing flip flops all weekendCookouts with friends
I did not believe it until it arrived. For months, talk of rebate checks from the federal government for Americans filing a 2007 tax return has ensued, but the cynic in me refused to believe the money would ever arrive. However, there was $1,200 deposited into my account two weeks ago. The fed views the… Read more »
When the Cruisers roll into town Watching my infant son sleepOld ‘Taxi’ rerunsDriving on InterstatesNeil Young’s “Old Man”A good napThe old vented baseball hatsA rainbow after an afternoon thunderstorm Being in the hospital for a good thingFeeding my sonWhen the Cruisers roll out of town
That the Route 50 Bridge is back to normalWaking up in the middle of the night to rainLaura BushThe book of ‘Proverbs’ in the BibleA glass of Dewar’s on ice in a snifterCream of crab soup with lumps in itWatching adults act like kidsCharity golf tournamentsSolar lights with strong batteriesThat lacrosse highlights are making ESPNThat… Read more »
It looks like the Route 50 Bridge resurfacing project will be completely finished before the Cruisin’ event kicks off on Thursday. As a matter of fact, one of the newly paved westbound lanes was opened for traffic earlier this week. This is good news because these 5,000 or so classic car fanatics deserve a year… Read more »
While Berlin was putting its best foot forward during the 1st Annual Jazz and Blues Bash, its mayor passed away at his home of cardiac arrest.Mayor Tom Cardinale would have enjoyed the scene on Main Street last Saturday. Mixing it up with residents and visitors alike was one of his favorite things to do. He… Read more »