Other races in Ocean City, Ocean Pines, Snow Hill, Berlin and Pocomoke City By Brian Gilliland, Associate Editor (March 1, 2018) The deadline to file for state and federal office ahead of the Nov. 6 election passed on Monday, which sets the stage for the June 26 primary in races with more than one candidate… Read more »
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Mathias files for reelection to senate seat
By Brian Gilliland, Associate Editor (March 1, 2018) Cementing his candidacy for reelection to another term in the Maryland Senate, Jim Mathias has filed paperwork ensuring his spot on the ballot in November. “My constituents can expect the same level of full commitment, and the same level of accomplishment” during another term, he said. “My… Read more »
Route 113 exempt from state scoring system
Route 50 bridge, Route 90 dualization and Route 589 work will require studies By Brian Gilliland, Associate Editor (March 1, 2018) Only one of the county’s top priority transportation projects, Route 113 dualization, will escape state-mandated feasibility study, numerous checklists and detailed costs estimates, before moving on to a new scoring system required by legislation… Read more »
Berlin seeking more grants for stormwater
Town Council on Monday approves list of priorities estimated to cost $3.5M By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (March 1, 2018) As the Town of Berlin prepares to wrap $2 million in grant-funded stormwater projects on Flower Street and William Street, planners are eyeing five new projects estimated to cost $3.5 million. At Monday’s Town Council… Read more »
Ocean Pines and Matt Ortt working out F&B contract
By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (March 1, 2018) Ocean Pines appears close to an agreement with the Matt Ortt Companies to run the association’s yacht club and beach club. General Manager John Bailey said Sunday that a contract was being finalized. “That is with the legal beagles at this point, to work out final details,”… Read more »
Substantial election reform passes Pines Board test
Winner announcement to come immediately after votes are tabulated in Aug. By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (March 1, 2018) For the first time, vote totals in Ocean Pines elections will be released immediately after they are counted. A second reading for changes to Resolution M-06, governing elections, was approved by a board of directors vote… Read more »
Fager’s fundraiser for Berlin family
Historic home ravaged by fire last year; money raised will help Koenigs to rebuild By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (March 1, 2018) A fire on Main Street in Berlin severely damaged the century-old home of Hank and Julie Koenig last December. The massive blaze was extinguished firefighters from the Berlin Fire Company with help from… Read more »
Bay Restoration Fund exemption extended in OPA
By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (March 1, 2018) Ocean Pines residents have saved millions of dollars over the last 12 years by being exempted by the Maryland Department of the Environment from paying into the Bay Restoration Fund. Jessica Wilson, enterprise fund controller for the Worcester County Treasurer’s Office, said Ocean Pines residents saved about… Read more »
Irish Atlantic coastline comes to First Friday
By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (March 1, 2018) Work from Christie Taylor’s five-week fellowship in Ballycastle, Ireland will be shown at Bishop’s Stock Fine Art, Craft & Wine in Snow Hill this Friday and Saturday, during the First Friday Weekend art stroll. Nonprofit Ballinglen Arts Foundation awarded the fellowship to Taylor, who was in Ireland… Read more »
First Friday becomes First Friday Weekend
Snow Hill extends monthly art stroll to two days; Fifth Friday events also planned By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (March 1, 2018) Snow Hill’s First Friday art stroll and Third Saturday celebrations are combining into one weekend-long event to be called “First Friday Weekend.” The inaugural two-day happening will occur this week. “We just felt… Read more »