Editor, Here are some critical facts regarding offshore wind projects and the safety of whales. Scientists from the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration, the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management and independent academic institutions have all stated that there is “no evidence” that offshore wind vessels caused any whale mortalities. Off the Maryland-Delaware coast, offshore wind… Read more »
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Lakelyn Ashley Draheim
Lakelyn Ashley Draheim Bishopville Lakelyn Ashley Draheim passed away peacefully at her home in Bishopville, Maryland, on Jan. 13, 2023, after a yearlong battle with DIPG, an aggressive form of pediatric brain cancer. Lakelyn was born in Salisbury, Maryland, on June 28, 2017, to her parents, Lauren and Lance Draheim. To her family, friends and… Read more »
Hogan’s popularity intact as he exits
Now that Gov. Larry Hogan is former Gov. Larry Hogan, the political analysts will swoop in and start dissecting his eight years at the helm of state government. They will be looking for and expounding on what they perceive to be his successes and failures and whether his performance in office is in sync with… Read more »
How to make sweet crepes from scratch
By Paul Suplee, MBA, CEC, PC-3 If you are a food nerd, then I would recommend that you read whatever you can by Michael Ruhlman. The man knows his way around culinary lore and wisdom in a way that far-outpaces most contemporary chefs. He is the ultimate student of food, and as such has made… Read more »
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Mikey T’s Boom Boom Sammich recipe
By Paul Suplee, MBA, CEC, PC-3 This year is starting out right, or at least as right as it should be. With a quick trip to Key West to hang out with some friends, and now another quick trip for a niece’s wedding in Austin, it thus becomes time to gear up for the semester… Read more »
Kathryn Louise Bartz
Kathryn Louise Bartz Berlin Kathryn Bartz, age 74, from Berlin, Maryland, previously Baltimore, fought a hard battle these past few years. She passed away peacefully at Atlantic General Hospital on Jan. 8, 2023. Kathryn was born Jan. 7, 1949 in Baltimore, Maryland. Kathryn leaves behind to cherish her memories by her brother, James Bartz and… Read more »
Edgar Norman Jones Jr.
Edgar Norman Jones Jr. Ocean Pines Edgar Norman Jones Jr., age 71, of Ocean Pines, Maryland, slipped away on Jan. 3, 2023 at UMMC in Baltimore. These last years of Norm’s life were challenging, but he met them head-on with the gusto and spirit for life by which he was known. Born in Annapolis, Maryland,… Read more »
Gambling grant’s use should be Berlin’s call
The Berlin mayor and council’s decision this week to apply its annual share of Ocean Downs’ gambling money to a Law Enforcement Officer Pension System should not generate much argument from anyone. It’s not controversial and there’s no reason why the county’s Local Development Council (LDC) should do anything other than endorse it when the… Read more »