(Sept. 1, 2016) Ocean Pines Association General Manager Bob Thompson was fired last Friday in a 4-3 vote of the board of directors, as newly elected members of the board followed through on campaign promises to replace him. Thompson, whose six-year tenure as the association’s chief operating officer was a political lightning rod in the… Read more »
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Israeli couscous absorbs immense flavor
Almost as though it was too much to ask for (my apologies for ending an opening statement with a preposition; you’ll simply have to bear with me), we suddenly received the cool weather so many people were so desperately seeking out. And my feet, sitting atop the bricks in our tiki bar, are cold. Yes,… Read more »
Final steps to cap Berlin Rubble Fill
(Aug. 25, 2016) The next steps in the Berlin Rubble Fill closure project was approved by the Worcester County Commissioners at its meeting last Tuesday. John Tustin, county Pubic Works director, provided background on the project. “We are under consent order by the Maryland Department of the Environment to construct a cap and closure to… Read more »
Spots still available for 2016 Paint Berlin show, competition
(Aug. 25, 2016) The deadline for Paint Berlin is fast approaching, and only about 10 slots remain for the seventh annual plein air show and competition. Registration is open to 50 artists, and Worcester County Arts Council Executive Director Anna Mullis said the nonprofit had “close to 40” artists sign up so far. The deadline… Read more »
Letters to the Editor
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 »
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 »