BERLIN – Irate Berliners had a chance to vent their views over high electric rates at a meeting called by a local citizen last night.The meeting, held at Berlin Intermediate School after this paper went to press, promised to attract hundreds of people, organizer Lisa Hall said.“The town is fed up,” Hall said earlier this… Read more »

OCEAN CITY – As expected, slots opponents locally and across Maryland this week strongly opposed the official language in the referendum question drafted by Secretary of State John McDonough, a former lobbyist for the gaming industry, because of its perceived pro-slots bias, and some have threatened to file suit to have it changed.Voters across Maryland… Read more »

SNOW HILL – Pre-trial activity is starting to heat up in the West Ocean City murder case in April including a motion filed last week by the defense seeking a disqualification of the entire Worcester County State’s Attorney’s Office citing a conflict of interest because an assistant state’s attorney acted as an interpreter for the… Read more »

OCEAN CITY – Vandalism of the lifeguard stands on the beach at night or in the early morning hours has been going on as long as there have been stands on the beach, but the culprits have taken it to a whole different level this summer, prompting Ocean City Beach Patrol officials to appeal to… Read more »

OCEAN CITY – Clean ocean water and pristine, white sandy beaches have long been the draw for Ocean City and the resort’s efforts to maintain its calling card was rewarded this week with a rare five-star rating in an annual report on water quality at beaches around the country. According to “Testing the Waters: A… Read more »

OCEAN CITY – From the mountains of Mexico to the Boardwalk shops of Ocean City, salvia divinorum has taken hold, promising everything from visions and divine intervention to a few minutes of fun. While opinions and the ultimate effects of the legal drug remain debatable, resort officials remained clear on their position last Thursday; ban… Read more »

OCEAN CITY – Early morning dense fog compounded search and rescue efforts last Sunday after a boat collided with the Route 90 bridge sending its 10 occupants into the water with a wide variety of injuries.Ocean City Police Captain Kevin Kirstein, who is also a volunteer fireman, was off-duty and home in bed around 1… Read more »

OCEAN CITY – Despite concerns about soaring gas prices and a shaky economy, resort business leaders are locked and loaded for what has the potential to be an outstanding Fourth of July weekend.Optimism abounded this week as the resort prepared for another Fourth of July holiday with many factors aligned for what could be one… Read more »

OCEAN CITY – Led by State Comptroller Peter Franchot, who was decidedly frank about his strong views on the subject, a handful of resort business leaders gathered at Harrison’s Harborwatch on Monday to rally in opposition to slots in Maryland in general and Worcester County specifically as the statewide referendum on November draws closer.Franchot and… Read more »