Berlin police this week reported they discovered several instances of vandalism, including a moderate amount of graffiti, at Stephen Decatur Park on New Year’s Eve. That included spray paint covering all three walls of the racquetball court, as well as damage to two portable toilets at the site. Town Administrator Laura Allen said police issued… Read more »
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Directors battle again over golf management
While the Ocean Pines Association Board of Directors met on Monday to discuss the introduction of a new fiscal year budget, talk quickly turned towards golf when Director Dave Stevens reminded the board that an open meeting with golf management company Landscapes Unlimited had been approved in November. As of Jan. 4, he said, no… Read more »
Renaud: Pines assessments likely to increase
With the release of the new fiscal-year budget draft on Monday, homeowners in Ocean Pines might be wondering how much the next round of assessments might cost. Last year’s basic annual assessment was $921 and according to Board President Pat Renaud, that number is likely to increase this year. “The situation is there will be… Read more »
Worcester County officials report on excursion train trip
After spending a year and a half reviewing studies on a proposed excursion train that could run from Berlin to Snow Hill, six officials from Worcester County flew to North Carolina last week to see one in action. The excursion operator was the Great Smoky Mountain Railroad, based in Bryson City, and the officials were… Read more »
Bone marrow crucial part of serious BBQ
A couple of years ago I spent almost a week in Kansas City, where I lived in a perpetual state of the “meat sweats.” Between Oklahoma Joe’s BBQ, Anton’s Taproom & Steakhouse and Town-Topic burgers (where they cook the fries and burgers in lard), we spent enough time in meat joints to find ourselves on… Read more »
ACT hosting New Year’s Day Beach Walk at Assateague
(Dec. 31, 2015) Shake off New Year’s Eve festivities while being surrounded by nature during Assateague Coastal Trust’s 36th annual Ilia Fehrer/Judy Johnson New Year’s Day Beach Walk at Assateague State Park on Friday, Jan. 1. The walk will also be a final 50th anniversary celebration of the Assateague Island National Seashore’s existence. Former National… Read more »
Ring in new year with 22nd annual OC Penguin Swim
(Dec. 31, 2015) Hundreds of people will plunge into the ocean off 91st Street during the 22nd annual Penguin Swim on New Year’s Day, an event to benefit Atlantic General Hospital in Berlin. “This event supports your local, not-for-profit hospital,” AGH Event Coordinator Alli Justice said. “It’s a bucket list kind-of-thing. We’ve grown the event… Read more »
AGH offering ‘at home’ sleep studies
(Dec. 31, 2015) The Sleep Disorders Diagnostic Center at Atlantic General Hospital now offers sleep studies that can be conducted in the comfort of a patient’s home. During a traditional sleep study, an overnight stay in a hospital or sleep center is required. Upon arrival, a sleep technician attaches sensors to the torso and head… Read more »
All things considered, good year ahead in ‘16
Any number of predictions might be made and myriad past issues explored as we enter the new year and consider what lies ahead, as well as what went right or wrong in 2015. That, however, would be a pointless exercise. In the grand scheme of things, our accomplishments outweighed our difficulties, which were insignificant as… Read more »
Yard waste will not be accepted at Berlin Transfer
(Dec. 31, 2015) Yard waste will not be accepted at the Berlin Homeowner Convenience Center (HOCC) beginning Jan. 1, through completion of a project to cap and close the rubblefill located at the site. Dec. 31 will be the last day homeowners are permitted to drop off yard waste at the Berlin HOCC. Starting Jan…. Read more »