Views on Sports Complex Project Editor, I applaud our commissioners’ leadership and dedication to helping Worcester County continue to prosper. However, their recent 4-3 vote in favor of the sports complex project compels me to publicly share my perspective on this large capital investment. I would have also voted NO because of the chosen funding… Read more »
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Easter activities listed for Pines, Berlin, resort
(April 14, 2022) Bunny meeting and candy hunting activities abound over Easter weekend in Ocean City, Ocean Pines and Berlin. Ocean City The Roland E. Powell Convention Center on 40th Street will host both a “Kids Fun Fair” and Easter Arts & Crafts Show on Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Kids… Read more »
Oasis Nutrition gains popularity in Ocean Pines
By Greg Ellison (April 14, 2022) In the few months since opening in Ocean Pines, Oasis Nutrition owners Ben Tarnoff and Kenya Flores have quickly built up a roster of regular customers drawn in by healthy and affordable options. The couple, who previously started a handful of Oasis franchises on the Eastern Shore, took over… Read more »
Present dry-aged meatloaf on gougères
By Paul Suplee, MBA, CEC, PC-3 I have been up since 2:38 this morning. I can’t remember any particularly startling dreams, but I knew that I was up for the day. That happens sometimes when you have a mind that runs marathons daily. Sadly, though, these marathons are never accompanied with any tangible health benefits…. Read more »
Letter to the Editor
Opposes second guessing librarians Editor, I attended the March WCPS meeting in support of WCPS library/media specialists. I agree with “Supporting intellectual freedom in schools” published in your March 31 edition, Letters to the Editor section. Having spent 46 years as a teacher at Stephen Decatur High School, and through my outreach to elementary, intermediate,… Read more »
Berlin Parks Commission looks to week of spring fun
By Greg Ellison (April 14, 2022) Berlin Parks Commission members previewed a series of upcoming seasonal events last week, starting with the “Spring Celebration” this Saturday and closing with “Clean-Up Day” on April 23. Deputy Town Administrator Mary Bohlen said the downtown area would be enlivened by Saturday’s Spring Celebration from 10 a.m. to 5… Read more »
Pines community ride in May
By Greg Ellison (April 14, 2022) The Ocean Pines Recreation and Parks Committee previewed upcoming community hikes and bike rides, while also discussing instructional classes for kayaking during its meeting on Monday. Committee member Laura Scharle reported on an introductory class for kayaking held on March 29. About a dozen participants were introduced to safety… Read more »
Rose Mary Boteler McAleer
Rose Mary Boteler McAleer Ocean Pines Rose Mary Boteler McAleer passed on to Eternal Life on Friday, April 8, 2022, at home surrounded by her children after a short battle with pancreatic cancer. Rose Mary will be fondly remembered, not as a celebrity on the movie screen, although she had the beauty of a screen… Read more »
Berlin retains same tax rate as last year
Discussion suggests levy will go up in years ahead By Greg Ellison (April 14, 2022) The Berlin Town Council’s discussion Monday of where to set the property tax rates in the new fiscal year resulted in an airing of concerns by department heads who said their needs are being ignored again. During first reading for… Read more »
Berlin utility funds capital requests reviewed by town
By Greg Ellison (April 14, 2022) The Berlin mayor and Town Council reviewed roughly $3.5 million in FY23 capital budget requests on Monday for utility funds, including electric, water and wastewater. Electric Utility Director Tim Lawrence said FY23 expenditures totaling $695,000 would be covered by estimated operating revenues of $458,000 and $237,000 from new development… Read more »