What’s happening in Wicomico today regarding an elected school board mirrors what happened years ago in Worcester. If we have learned anything in Worcester, it’s that it really doesn’t matter whether the school board is comprised of elected or appointed officials.That’s difficult for us to admit because we supported the transition to an elected school… Read more »

Time Not Right For Gasoline Tax IncreaseGasoline prices are on the minds of many these days, and it’s understandable, considering insiders say the price per gallon could be well in excess of $4 by Memorial Day weekend.According to AAA Mid-Atlantic, the average price per gallon of unleaded gas yesterday was $3.49 on the lower shore,… Read more »

At a time when every dollar still needs to be monitored carefully in the private and public sector, we understand why detractors oppose spending the extra money it will take to continue using wood on the Boardwalk’s surface.Funds need to be protected these days and money shouldn’t be unnecessarily spent or foolishly used in another… Read more »

Offshore Wind Power Gaining SpeedIdeas about offshore windmills in the Atlantic Ocean have been blowing around for years. But now, detailed coastal wind projects are being planned as our nation gets serious about Atlantic offshore wind power. Maryland and Virginia are both investigating ways to start a wind industry; a bill under consideration in the… Read more »

As expected, Gov. Martin O’Malley’s proposed ban on septic system went over like the proverbial lead balloon for many Marylanders earlier this month, particularly those of us on the rural Eastern Shore.In his State of the State address, the governor announced his intention to seek a ban on septic system use in new developments. Within… Read more »

Initial revenue numbers for the Casino at Ocean Downs were released last week, and it confirms a lot of money is being spent over on Route 589.That’s surely no surprise, but the sheer volume of dollars flowing through the shore’s first casino did shock some. In 28 days, according to a Maryland Lottery report, more… Read more »

The ongoing controversy surrounding the Liquor Control Board for Worcester County (LCB) took another step this week. The problem is it went severely in the wrong direction.The idea to create a Worcester County Liquor Control Department is not only a blindside to all the parties involved but also a mistake. This will immediately become regrettable… Read more »

It’s looking more and more like Maryland might just be an anti-business state, as critics have maintained for years.Many have suggested conducting business in Maryland is much tougher compared to others around us. Many point to crippling income taxes for those who make a solid living, while others point to the recent sales tax increase… Read more »

As members of the media, we find current affairs at City Hall in Ocean City these days to be entertaining. However, for property owners in the resort, visitors to his beach town and business operators who depend on a healthy resort economy to make a living, the extreme divisive nature of the current Mayor and… Read more »

Editor:I am shocked and appalled by the blatant, consistent, wholesale 4-3 votes by the Ocean City Council members.This is not what I cast my vote for in October 2010. I believed the campaign promises of searching for fiscal responsibility in these troubling times. I believed in the campaign promises of representing the interests of the… Read more »