Diakonia thanks supporters Editor, On behalf of the Board of Diakonia, we would like to sincerely thank the many community members who supported the seventh annual Diakonia Golf Tournament at the Ocean City Golf Club on July 20. The tournament was a resounding success. All proceeds will enable Diakonia to continue helping those individuals and… Read more »
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Mending fences right call
The town of Berlin had one other option it could have pursued this week instead of dipping into the treasury to pay for the construction of a fence and a walking trail between unhappy neighbors. It could have done nothing, but said otherwise. That’s what governments often do when they have little authority to intervene… Read more »
Otters unveiled at Delmarva Discovery Center in Pocomoke
(July 28, 2016) Following a major revamp and renovation of its facilities, along with a reshuffling of how visitors experience the Delmarva Discovery Center, two new additions — river otters named Mac and Tuck — moved into their new home last Friday. It’s the culmination of months of effort and construction to bring these living… Read more »
Berlin Briefs
(July 28, 2016) The Berlin Mayor and Council discussed the following items during a public meeting at town hall on Monday, July 26. Water tower Berlin public works personnel continue to paint the town’s 200,000-gallon water tower, and are expected to finish this week. “It’s the same blue as the sky,” Public Works Director Jane… Read more »
Front Page News to play Pocomoke free concert series
(July 28, 2016) After a few days in more than 90-degree heat, an outdoor concert might be enough to stave off the inevitable cabin fever. Tonight beginning at 6:30 p.m., local classic rock band Front Page News will take the stage for a free performance in the town’s summer concert series. Though the temperatures are… Read more »
Low-cost Internet access provided in Pocomoke City
(July 28, 2016) Pocomoke City residents in public housing, Housing Choice Voucher and multifamily programs might benefit from a recent expansion of Comcast’s Internet Essentials program. Announced by City Manager/City Attorney Ernie Crofoot at last week’s regular council meeting, the town was invited to participate as an existing partner in the program. Those interested in… Read more »
OPA Board elections and annual meeting dates given
(July 28, 2016) The deadline for receipt of ballots at the Ocean Pines Association (OPA) administration building is no later than 5 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 11. The 2016 election involves voting for candidates to fill three positions on the OPA Board of Directors for three-year terms. Election results will be announced during the… Read more »
Weather, bad press blamed for Pines yacht club losses
(July 28, 2016) The weather has not been kind to many local businesses, and the Ocean Pines yacht club is apparently no exception. Negative press also has not helped the bottom line, according to Ocean Pines Association General Manager Bob Thompson. During a July 20 meeting, Budget and Finance Committee member Jim Beisler said food… Read more »
LESMA dinner brings mayors, nonprofit pitches to Berlin
(July 28, 2016) As usual, The Lower Eastern Shore Mayor’s Association dinner last Thursday night included good-natured ribbing between local leaders. It also included a rallying cry from a local nonprofit. The association is a networking group for municipal officials in Worcester, Wicomico, Dorchester and Somerset counties. The July meeting was held upstairs at the… Read more »
Pines Budget and Finance ponders STOP political ads
(July 28, 2016) Political advertising and the board of directors election crept its way into a budget and finance meeting in Ocean Pines last Wednesday. Committee member John Viola held up a letter he had received at his home in New York credited to a group called “STOP” (Stop Taxing Ocean Pines). He had asked… Read more »