Defense of ‘HRC’ was subjective Editor, Response to: letter by Caroline Furnari, Ocean Pines Ms. Furnari’s article defending Hillary Rodham Clinton’s (HRC) record consists of the usual rhetoric repeated time and again by liberal Democrats in their attempt to change people’s negative opinions of HRC. The justifications for support of HRC provided by Ms. Furnari… Read more »
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Always follow the money
It’s always about the money. The absence of a physician in Snow Hill, a doctor shortage nationally or not, is the result of a potential patient base that’s too small to allow a full-time doctor’s office or clinic to break even given the cost of health care these days. It’s a shame, but the emergence… Read more »
Photographers to highlight August’s Fourth Friday event
(Aug. 25, 2016) Michael Galeone has the 1,000 words for each of his pictures, and is eager to share them. “Every photo has a story — ask me and I’ll tell you. I love telling stories,” he said. “I’m always open to helping people, because I want to talk about what I’ve learned.” A Fourth… Read more »
Berlin shop Salt Water Media joins ‘dark side’ as Apple stop
(Aug. 25, 2016) Along with offering a number of services for aspiring writers – everything from editing copy to producing books in-house – Berlin’s Salt Water Media is also becoming something of a one-stop shop for Apple users. Inside the business, on 29 Broad Street near downtown Berlin, is a stylish new custom counter made… Read more »
Pocomoke City’s fourth boat docking challenge this Sat.
(Aug. 25, 2016) Some events come into being because of coincidence, happy accidents or the intersection of a defined need with an appropriate facility. Pocomoke’s annual boat docking challenge has aspects of all three, but started as a conversation between old friends. “Bruce Morrison and I go way back,” organizer Mike Shannon said. “We’ve been… Read more »
Clubs committee talks new chef, directors
(Aug. 25, 2016) Although the Ocean Pines Clubs Advisory Committee was in something of a holding pattern after the recent board of directors election, there was news of a new chef at the community yacht club and plenty of speculation as to where the association itself would head next during its Aug. 18 meeting. The… Read more »
Van Hollen sees sights, gets lesson on Berlin history
(Aug. 25, 2016) Mirroring a trip by Gov. Larry Hogan in April, U.S. Rep. Chris Van Hollen (Democrat, District 8) spent close to 90 minutes in Berlin on Friday, touring local businesses and meeting with Mayor Gee Williams. He also got a sizable history lesson from both the mayor and several residents and workers in… Read more »
Pickleball clinic at recreation ctr.
(Aug. 25, 2016) Worcester County Recreation & Parks staff announce that USA Pickleball Association Ambassador Vicky Sierber Keefer will be visiting the Worcester County Recreation Center (WCRC) in Snow Hill to put on a Beginner Pickleball Clinic and Demonstration. Pickleball is a paddle sport created to be fun for all ages and skill levels. The… Read more »
Berlin Briefs
(Aug. 25, 2016) The Berlin Mayor and Council discussed the following items during a public meeting at town hall on Monday: National Night Out Police Chief Arnold Downing thanked participants for their help during the recent National Night Out event at Henry Park, specifically the faith-based community and three new partners who aided the cause… Read more »
Marathon man: Ocean Pines resident raising money to race
(Aug. 25, 2016) Ocean Pines resident Jeremy Goetzinger is looking for support and sponsorship for several upcoming competitive handcycle races in Baltimore, Washington, D.C., Dover and New York. The 41-year-old Washington, D.C. native lost his legs and several fingers on one of his hands because of Buerger’s Disease, a rare condition that affects circulation. He… Read more »