(July 7, 2016) Following the Worcester County Commissioners’ decision to table the discussion at its June 21 meeting over a requested tax abatement to support the development of solar facilities in Worcester, the commissioners rejected the proposal on Tuesday. Longview Solar, a joint venture between Seattle-based Tuusso Energy, a utility-scale solar developer, and Elemental Energy,… Read more »
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Atlantic General to offer free seminars in July, Aug. in OP
(July 7, 2016) The Ocean Pines Recreation and Parks Department and Atlantic General Hospital will offer two free informational health seminars to the public this summer at the Ocean Pines Community Center, located at 235 Ocean Parkway in Ocean Pines. On Wednesday, July 13 from 5:30-6:30 p.m., Dr. Sara Moghaddam, a dermatologist at Atlantic General… Read more »
Orris files for Berlin District 2 seat
(July 7, 2016) Berlin has its first official council race, as 34-year-old Jack L. Orris Jr. became the second person to file for the District 2 seat last week. Zackery Tyndall, a 26-year-old Berlin native, also filed for District 2 last month. Current District 2 Councilmember Lisa Hall is running for mayor. Orris grew up… Read more »
Repaving project to begin, end next week in Snow Hill
(July 7, 2016) As part of a project paid for by a combination of state and local funding, three Snow Hill streets are being resurfaced and are expected to be completed by the end of next week. For much of the last week, the portion of Federal Street that runs between Collins and Church Streets… Read more »
Infrastructure key to Collins’ campaign for another term
(July 7, 2016) As the only incumbent in a group of 11 candidates seeking one of three vacancies on the Ocean Pines Association Board of Directors, Jack Collins has a different perspective. Collins said he ended up in Ocean Pines after marrying “a local girl,” Connie Kelley, from Ocean City. “Her dad was the mayor… Read more »
Candidate calls favoritism claims baseless
(July 7, 2016) District 2 Berlin Councilmember Lisa Hall said allegations that she received preferential treatment during a traffic stop on June 5 are just that – allegations. On Tuesday, an anonymous letter made the rounds claiming that Hall “fell out of [her] car” and was not given a Breathalyzer or blood alcohol test. The… Read more »
Leaky Pete’s unexpectedly closes; others opening soon
(July 7, 2016) Change is coming to parts of Berlin’s bustling Main Street. Some were expected, while others were something of a surprise. For instance, the town had expected to see the debut of Fathom, a new clothing store, and Gilbert’s Provisions, a charcuterie shop, this summer. It had not, however, expected to see the… Read more »
Time to register for Jesse’s Paddle
(July 7, 2016) Though Jesse’s Paddle is still a little more than a week away, organizers said it’s the perfect time to register a team for the July 16 event. “It’s fun — suicide is kind of a dour topic, but this event is a good time, and it’s very important to us,” Ron Pilling,… Read more »
County incubator useful tool for job, economic growth
(July 7, 2016) A lot more goes into launching a new business, product or service than simply hanging an “open” sign on the door, or uploading a product onto an online marketplace, and one of the only places on the lower shore to access that kind of help is at the Worcester County Small Business… Read more »
Committee says changes unlikely before OP election
(July 7, 2016) Members of the Ocean Pines Association Elections Committee say a change in the way ballots are counted is unlikely during the current election cycle. That is partially because of time constraints. A change in the rules, written in resolution M-06, would require a first and second reading before a vote could take… Read more »