BERLIN — Just as it took a little time to get the word out about the ecological and environmental dangers of dumping unused paint, used motor oil and other toxics into the area landfills, it’s likely to take a little bit of effort and public awareness campaigns to  begin to eliminate the chemicals from discarded… Read more »

BERLIN — As the mayor and council begin budget preparation and deliberations, representatives from Diakonia presented a video showcasing the charity’s good works and appealing to the council for a donation. Diakonia provides transitional housing for homeless people and families as well as providing a food bank and other social services type functions. Among their… Read more »

The Price of Gas Likely cost by appliance for converting to natural gas, according to the engineers engaged by Eastern Shore Gas: Range: $85 50 gallon hot water tank: $1,100 Furnace (80,000 and 100,000 BTU): $120 Furnace (120,000 BTU): $400 Dryer: $85 Patio heater: $70 Gas logs: $85 House piping: $2,000 Swimming pool heater: $349… Read more »

OCEAN PINES – Chef Paul Suplee of Ocean Pines was the recipient of a prestigious “president’s medallion” from The American Culinary Federation. Suplee received the award during the federation’s 2011 Northeast Regional Conference held at the Renaissance Columbus Downtown Hotel in Columbus, Ohio from March 20-23. “Our final recipient is a chef instructor, food writer… Read more »

BERLIN – Brandi Zirckel hadn’t even really wanted the Camaro she won last week at the Casino at Ocean Downs, but she was certainly willing to take it. “We all joined just for fun, the boys really wanted the Camaro,” she said. “The Boys” are the guys in her group of friends who’ve been casino… Read more »

OCEAN PINES – In an effort to and more layers to their already impressive bureaucracy, the Ocean Pines board of directors voted last week to establish a concerns advisory committee to better address community concerns. Charlie DiAmonti, the first appointed chair of the committee said the move was late but welcome. “I’ve been going to… Read more »

A deal completed today brought the Bayside Gazette under the umbrella of the Ocean City Today group of community newspapers. For the full story pick up this week’s edition of Ocean City Today. Also: This is totally not a joke.

PRINCETON, N.J. – If you were planning a prank for April 1 the joke is on you, according to leading astro-historian Philip Johansson of Princeton University. Earlier this year, Johansson was among a handful of astro-historians who added “Ophiuchus” to the astrological chart, correcting a millennium-old miscalculation of the stars.  During the research, Johansson discovered… Read more »

BERLIN — On the heels of the success of their “Gourmet” and “Woody” fragrance lines Bath and Body Works announced this week they will be releasing their “Home Cookin’” line. “Frankly, after the wild success of Mango Margarita we realized that if we put Bath and Body Works on the label, people will slather themselves… Read more »

BERLIN – Legislation passed in Annapolis this week will enable two different entities and the people they hope to serve to get the most out of liquor laws. The first was an exemption of sorts for the Burley Oak Brewery that allows it to operate more like a pub without serving food. Under the former… Read more »