Union Bashing WrongEditor:I was present for the Oct. 15 Ocean City Council meeting. I found it to be another informative, and sometimes entertaining meeting and worth my 2 ½ hours. However, I was troubled to see the meeting end on a negative note with more union bashing by our town leaders. While I have a… Read more »
Thankful For OC AreaEditor:Eighteen years ago, I walked into Northside Park as a young, wide eyed college graduate to start my journey as a recreation supervisor where I have had the opportunity to interact with countless people in our great community.I have had the pleasure of watching kids begin in the Start Smart Sports program,… Read more »
Ridiculous WeekendEditor:Two weekends ago, I decided to take my wife down to our place in Ocean City, Md., the Seawatch. I usually come down after when I thought, “all the summer crowds were gone to relax a little.” I have owned our place for over 30 years and used to enjoy the fall time there…. Read more »
Devoid Of CompassionEditor:I moved to this area a year ago to escape the hassles of city life and to be closer to nature. I originally planned to settle in Ocean Pines before unexpectedly finding my dream home in South Point. Fortunately for me, as an animal lover, staying out of Ocean Pines has turned out… Read more »
Letter Of Thanks, ExplanationEditor:There are many that I would like to thank. First, Vicki Magin of Ocean Pines who, one year ago, launched the petition to save the Rapoport property and the Dumsers’ business location at the Boardwalk and S. Division Streets in Ocean City. Diane Whittington, also of Ocean Pines, has been an integral… Read more »
Good Samaritan ThankedEditor:I was shopping at the Berlin Walmart three weeks ago. I went to the self-service scanners and, after finishing with my purchases, used a debit card to complete payment. I requested $20 back and, while talking to a friend, forgot my receipt and $20 bill. I realized what had happened when I got… Read more »
Trump Getting Job DoneEditor:Palmer and Sandy, I read that you were offended by the patriotic display of Trump flags at the beautiful marinas during I assume was the White Marlin Open. Those expensive yachts owned by those rich guys and women you referred to bring a lot of revenue to the local merchants the State… Read more »
Hypocritical ArgumentEditor:In a letter to the editor in the Aug. 24 issue, “Hypocritical Views In OC,” “progressive” Jared Schablein goes way out on a limb in his attempt to defend wind farms.He does so by comparing them to banner airplanes and boat advertising. I’m wondering if he knows the meanings of the following two words:Fleeting:… Read more »
Hypocritical Views In OCEditor:Mayor Meehan and the OC Council should stay consistent on their beliefs.Over the past year, there has been a heated debate involving the offshore wind project in Ocean City. Despite that fact the project would add 9,700 new jobs in Maryland, make significant contributions to our state tax revenues and result in… Read more »
Questionable ProcessEditor:All property owners in Fenwick Island should be aware that the Town is allowing the owners of the Sands Motel to place mechanical equipment on the roof of the planned new hotel up to six feet above the 32-foot height limit. Hence, parts of the new hotel will be 38 feet high.There is complete… Read more »
