Berlin dedicates a lot of time and other resources promoting itself through special events and it seems to be working.There was a time not too long ago when only the Berlin Fiddlers Convention attracted huge crowds to the historic town. That’s not the case any longer, as a number of events, thanks largely to the… Read more »
Category: Between The Lines
Between The Lines
by Steven Green
After reading all the details of the random attack on the Boardwalk last weekend, it’s difficult not to be disturbed.A number of questions come to mind after this concerning incident. Did a group of nine men really just head to the Boardwalk looking to beat down a group of strangers? Was it really just “for… Read more »
Between The Lines
by Steven Green
The shock of the traumatizing situation still remains fresh today among the minds of many, but the affected community is funneling its energy in the positive direction with the hope of helping a local family.On Thursday, April 14, Sierra Hall, a third grader at Worcester Preparatory School, was practicing with her Beach Lacrosse team at… Read more »
Some thoughts on this year’s General Assembly session in Annapolis:
by Steven Green
The Winners— As always, Baltimore City comes out of the session with more money than it deserves. Marylanders continue to have to prop up the ailing Baltimore City, and a majority of legislators seem to have no problem with helping the city by burdening residents in other areas of the state. Look no further than… Read more »
Between The Lines
by Steven Green
If all plays out as warned by an organized group of street performers this week, Ocean City could be headed this summer toward a true mess, one that could get extremely expensive.It may just be a warning at this point, but several street performers seem to be planning to illegally take their acts to the… Read more »
Between The Lines
by Steven Green
There were a lot of reactions to the plea arrangement announced Tuesday with Thomas Leggs, who plead guilty to kidnapping and murdering 11-year-old Sarah Foxwell days before Christmas in 2009 in exchange for having the death penalty removed from the equation.It may be an unpopular opinion, but I was relieved that was the ultimate outcome… Read more »
Tolls on Maryland roads are going to be heading up. It’s just a matter of time.
by Steven Green
This was long thought to be an untapped budget revenue source for the state, and a recent report by the Department of Legislative Services tells lawmakers Maryland’s tolls are far lower than others and need to be increased to help the Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA).”Over the past several decades, low toll rates have made Maryland… Read more »
Between The Lines
by Steven Green
Marquees in Ocean City seem to get a lot of attention from motorists, and some businesses do a stellar job of drawing attention to their signs with a little wit and creativity. For example, Seaside Deli’s sign in mid-town Ocean City has been one of my favorites to observe for years.Last week, one sign that… Read more »
Between The Lines
by Steven Green
For some reason, the Maryland Senate wants to give in-state tuition breaks (immense savings over a four-year degree) to illegal immigrants. There’s a lot more to this issue, of course, but the fact is if the Senate gets its way — House approval is still considered unknown — people who live in Maryland as illegal… Read more »
Between The Lines
by Steven Green
In asking for a refund from the state for a fine it paid voluntarily last year, the Liquor Control Board for Worcester County (LCB) seems to be revealing a reckless disregard for its perception, which is not exactly pristine at the moment.The LCB’s request this week was widely discounted as a desperate last act and… Read more »