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Category: Between The Lines

Thoughts From The Publisher’s Desk – September 18, 2020

Sep 17,2020 by Steven Green
Thoughts From The Publisher’s Desk – September 18, 2020

It was not so much the actual decision to cancel Berlin’s Christmas Parade and New Year’s Eve as much as the timing and communication.Last Friday the Town of Berlin issued a press release announcing the official cancelation of the Christmas Parade and New Year’s Eve ball drop. In the same press release, there were some… Read more »

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Thoughts From The Publisher’s Desk – September 11, 2020

Sep 10,2020 by Steven Green
Thoughts From The Publisher’s Desk – September 11, 2020

While there have been plenty of negatives in 2020, one of the positives in the Berlin community has been a renewed sense of involvement from citizens.It’s not hyperbole to say next month’s election in Berlin is historic. There are an unprecedented 10 candidates seeking elected office. Five individuals are seeking to become the town’s next… Read more »

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Thoughts From The Publisher’s Desk – September 4, 2020

Sep 03,2020 by Steven Green
Thoughts From The Publisher’s Desk – September 4, 2020

The Ocean Pines Association (OPA) has been diligent in releasing information about positive COVID-19 cases among its personnel. There have now been four documented positive employee tests. In a statement, OPA General Manager John Viola reported, “Another worker in the Aquatics department tested positive for COVID-19. The employee has not returned to work and will… Read more »

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Thoughts From The Publisher’s Desk – August 28, 2020

Aug 27,2020 by Steven Green
Thoughts From The Publisher’s Desk – August 28, 2020

For some restaurants in the area, the ability to sell carryout liquor drinks with their food orders, or by themselves in some cases, has been a huge financial help. It was especially helpful last spring when carryout-only was enforced for a couple months.Known as an ally of the liquor industry in general, Maryland Comptroller Peter… Read more »

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Thoughts From The Publisher’s Desk – August 21, 2020

Aug 20,2020 by Steven Green
Thoughts From The Publisher’s Desk – August 21, 2020

City Manager Doug Miller estimated last week the compliance rate of people wearing masks on the Boardwalk to be about 70%. It’s a difficult estimation to make because it’s truly a day-to-day matter and depends on the time of day. After about a dozen visits to the Boardwalk since the mandate was ordered, I would… Read more »

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Thoughts From The Publisher’s Desk – August 14, 2020

Aug 13,2020 by Steven Green
Thoughts From The Publisher’s Desk – August 14, 2020

Ocean City has faced several tough decisions since March, but an easy call to make soon is to shut down its fall marketing campaign and bank those dollars planned for next spring.During last week’s Tourism Commission meeting, a frank conversation was had about continuing forward with the originally planned $480,000 marketing campaign of “Let’s Keep… Read more »

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Thoughts From The Publisher’s Desk – August 7, 2020

Aug 06,2020 by Steven Green
Thoughts From The Publisher’s Desk – August 7, 2020

Much of the story of the 47th White Marlin Open will be written this weekend, as hundreds of boats will fish each of the final three days. On Thursday, 360 boats fished following lay days for most thus far. The remaining three days will most likely shake up the leaderboard as offshore conditions look favorable… Read more »

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Thoughts From The Publisher’s Desk – July 31, 2020

Jul 30,2020 by Steven Green
Thoughts From The Publisher’s Desk – July 31, 2020

Hindsight always making matters clear is an interesting concept. Here are some thoughts on the topic:•In hindsight, the Boardwalk should have been a mask required space all summer. Ocean City Mayor Rick Meehan is expected to make an emergency declaration requiring masks on the Boardwalk effective Friday. The requirement comes after Gov. Larry Hogan essentially… Read more »

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Thoughts From The Publisher’s Desk – July 24, 2020

Jul 23,2020 by Steven Green
Thoughts From The Publisher’s Desk – July 24, 2020

As seems to be the case with many topics these days, the notion of school reopening is a divisive issue these days. If you believe a majority of the teacher unions across the state, our classroom leaders only want to return to school in a virtual format this fall because they don’t feel it’s safe…. Read more »

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Thoughts From The Publisher’s Desk – July 17, 2020

Jul 16,2020 by Steven Green
Thoughts From The Publisher’s Desk – July 17, 2020

Based on the critical metrics associated with COVID-19 in Worcester and Wicomico counties, it would seem implausible public schools will be entirely closed this fall. A hybrid schedule of in-school and distance learning would seem to be the only option for public school systems under current guidelines.It’s impossible for local public schools to go the… Read more »

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