It was shortly after midnight and Pam woke me up with suspicions Beckett was moving around the house.By the time I got out of bed, the silhouette of our 13-year-old and his puffy ball of hair (mostly in the front) was standing in our doorway, saying, “what? Everything okay?” We questioned him on what he… Read more »
Author Archives: Steven Green
Thoughts From The Publisher’s Desk – July 2, 2021
Theologian Jonathan Edwards aptly said, “There are always two sides to every story.” In the case of whether Worcester County should allow carryout drinks to continue to be sold with food purchases at restaurants and bars, there appears to be three sides to consider – support, opposition and indifference.There are those who adamantly support continuing… Read more »
A Simple Approach Needed On Berlin Rentals
Like many other places across the country, Berlin is considering creating its own set of regulations in response to a recent surge in short-term rentals. A potential ordinance was drafted two years ago and discussed. Efforts to take a deep dive on the issue stalled during the pandemic. The same concerns heard about the proposed… Read more »
Thoughts From The Publisher’s Desk – June 25, 2021
It was thought there would be concerns with Worcester County not allowing local bars and restaurants to continue with carryout drinks next month. Though there has not been an outcry from liquor license holders, according to the Board of License Commissioners (BLC), it was expected by some Worcester County would follow the recent state legislation… Read more »
A New Design To Reflect Better Times
In a culture centered on routine, deadlines and pressure, change is something newspapers generally do not embrace. If 2020 taught us anything it’s the importance of adapting and evolving. It’s with the need to pivot and progress forward in mind we today launch a new look for us here at The Dispatch.It’s been more than… Read more »
The Adventures Of Fatherhood – June 25, 2021
Commiserating with parents of middle school-aged kids has become a guilty pleasure of mine.Therefore, a warning to those of you with kids in the early teen age range I’m looking to hear some thoughts, experiences, joys and horror stories.I have found myself seeking out parents to catch up on what’s going on in their world…. Read more »
Things I Like – June 25, 2021
OC Air Show’s rehearsal daySports takes from Skip BaylessExercising with my kidsFarmers market mornings in BerlinKids who love to readA skilled captain docking a boatPool days on busy weekendsRestocking the bird feedersRain on a work dayNo traffic on the Bay BridgeEarly morning ocean dips
The Adventures Of Fatherhood – June 18, 2021
There are things that occur in life we often describe as, “This is Autism.” The inexplainable situations that defy reason, but they are our reality.It may sound strange, but there are many positives that have come our family’s way because of Carson’s special needs. His greatest gift to us is perspective, as I often think… Read more »
A School Year To Remember, Celebrate
Resilience, grit, commitment, perseverance and adversity.These are just a handful of words to sum up the 2020-21 school year for students, teachers, staff members and administrators.Rather than viewing it as a year to forget, although an understandable view for many who work in education, we prefer to think of it as a year to celebrate…. Read more »
Thoughts From The Publisher’s Desk – June 18, 2021
Ocean City was thrust into the national spotlight this week, thanks to about 30 seconds of cell phone video capturing a police officer repeatedly knee thrusting an individual on the Boardwalk and another officer in a separate incident using a taser on a man with his hands up. After a week of irresponsible and sensational… Read more »