BERLIN – Following a competitive internet-based bidding process on the World Energy Exchange, the Town of Berlin has signed a new one year purchase power agreement with American Electric Power Service Corporation (AEP), which will save the town’s residential electric customers about 12 percent on average below their current monthly bills starting this summer. The… Read more »
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Window issue still open
BERLIN – Town attorney David Gaskill updated the Town Council on his opinion of the town’s legal liability in the dispute over whether or not the Atlantic Hotel should be forced to remove windows installed without the blessing of the town historic commission. The original application by the hotel was denied by a 2-1 vote,… Read more »
Charles Joseph Buckheit
BERLIN – Charles Joseph Buckheit, age 78, passed away peacefully at his home on March 26, 2011. He was the son of the late Joseph Buckheit and Charlotte Steger Buckheit. Mr. Buckheit had worked as a police officer with the New York City Police Department having retired after 20 years of service. He spent 15… Read more »
Earl Gray Davis
BERLIN – Earl Gray Davis, age 88, died Sunday, March 27, 2011 at Atlantic General Hospital. Born in Berlin he was the son of the late John K. and Fronie Gray Davis. He was preceded in death by his wife Martha Owens Davis in 1987. Mr. Davis was a graduate of the University of Baltimore…. Read more »
Helen E. Pruitt
SALISBURY – Helen Elizabeth Davis, age 88, died Friday, March 25, 2011 at her home in Salisbury. Born in Snow Hill she was the daughter of the late Harry Daisey and Amanda Pruitt Daisey. She was preceded in death by her husband Virgil F. Davis Sr. in 1987. Mrs. Davis had been a devoted mother,… Read more »
Frank Daniel Altobelli
BERLIN – Frank Daniel Altobelli, age 80, died peacefully at home in Monday, March 28, 2011. Born in Pennsylvania he was the son of the late Thomas Altobelli and Domenica Repiti Altobelli. He is survived by his wife, Evelyn D. Altobelli. Mr. Altobelli had a very broad career. After working as an FBI Agent for… Read more »
DNR Announces 2011 Summer Flounder Regulations
ANNAPOLIS – The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Fisheries Service announces the 2011 recreational summer flounder regulations to include a three-fish creel limit, an 18-inch minimum size limit (an inch shorter than last year) and a season to run April 16 through Nov. 30. “Due to continued increases in the coastwide summer flounder stock… Read more »
Living Well Workshop for people with chronic conditions
OCEAN PINES – There comes a point for people who have chronic illnesses where, in addition to ensuring they undergo the proper treatments, they desire to learn how to continue to function in spite of the difficulties their condition presents. Although there are physical and occupational programs people undergo, making sure to stay an active… Read more »
Antiques, appliances and furniture at Cadillac Jack's
WEST OCEAN CITY – Jack Shapiro got into the furniture business almost by accident. The Compass Resort Real Estate broker made a policy of not letting the best pieces go when he cleaned out a recently vacated house or traded out pieces for a home staging. “Eventually my mother’s garage was full so I opened… Read more »
Two Sides of the Road Debate Carrollton Lane Traffic
OCEAN PINES – The Ocean Pines Association board of directors last week decided to begin resolving the question of whether or not Carrollton Lane, which connects Yacht Club Drive to Ocean Parkway, should be a one way street. As it currently stands, there is a sign delineating the street as one way, making the street… Read more »