(Jan 8, 2015) Downtown Berlin has a lot going for it, but one thing it does not have is a general store. Associate Broker Jenny Sheppard, of Berlin mainstay Sheppard Realty, is about to change all that when she opens the doors of Runaway Tide in February. “I wanted to do something because I have… Read more »
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O’Malley slashes budget ahead of exit
(Jan. 8, 2015) Gov. Martin J. O’Malley will offer up to $400 million in budget reductions at the last Board of Public Works meeting of his eight years in office. The reductions, which were not detailed, will be O’Malley’s last chance to erase a projected budget shortfall of about $400 million in the current year… Read more »
Don’t criticize park idea at this juncture
Raising the alarm based on first impressions and perceived, but not necessarily real, problems generally accomplishes little, because the critical outburst is usually the result of instinct rather than solid information. That’s the case with the Town of Berlin’s proposed purchase of the former Tyson poultry plant. The operative word here is “proposed,” because nowhere… Read more »
Salisbury surgeon presents at international convention
(Jan. 8, 2015) Last summer Dr. Pasquale Petrera, an orthopedic surgeon in Salisbury, asked his sons, Matteo and James, if they would be interested in partnering with him in medical research. Dr. Petrera had received a call for abstracts for a prestigious international total joint replacement meeting. Both sons were happy to work with their… Read more »
Chilly swimmers raise thousands for AGH
(Jan. 8, 2015) About 850 participants plunged into the 41-degree Atlantic Ocean on New Year’s Day during the 21st annual Penguin Swim, a fundraiser for Atlantic General Hospital in Berlin. “This year’s swim went great and we thank the community for supporting us,” said AGH Development Assistant Heather Trader. “We are looking forward to next… Read more »
Sons of Italy announces OC ‘Citizen of the Year’ award
(Jan. 8, 2015) The Ocean City Lodge of the Sons of Italy has announced the establishment of an annual award to honor a “Distinguished Citizen of the Year.” This award will be given to an individual in the Ocean City area who has made significant and sustained contributions to one’s community through one’s time, actions,… Read more »
OP offers chance to dive in with ‘Big Chill’
(Jan. 8, 2015) Looking to increase the amount of activities offered during the usually quiet winter months, Ocean Pines aquatics launched a “dive in” movies series in November. More than 80 people turned up to watch “Finding Nemo” on Nov. 1, followed by more than 200 attendees for the Disney smash “Frozen” on Dec. 6…. Read more »
Blood drive fills need in OC during shoulder season
(Jan. 8, 2015) Blood Bank of Delmarva’s OC Cares Blood Drive will return on Wednesday, Jan. 21 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. to the Ocean City convention center on 40th Street. “Blood donations can slow during the winter months, which makes the OC Cares Blood Drive so crucial to the members of the surrounding… Read more »
Beef, beer bash benefits Wounded Soldiers of Md.
(Jan. 8, 2015) Support the Wounded Soldiers of Maryland during Star Charities 16th annual Beef and Beer fundraiser Friday, Jan. 9 at the Ocean Pines Community Center. “This is our biggest event of the year to raise money for our soldiers who support us,” said event coordinator and Star Charities founder, Anna Foultz. The all-you-can-eat… Read more »
Nonprofit offers training programs for volunteers
(Jan. 8, 2015) Coastal Hospice & Palliative Care is offering an introduction and training course for anyone interested in volunteering at the nonprofit organization that serves Dorchester, Somerset, Wicomico and Worcester counties. Coastal Hospice depends on a staff of volunteers to fulfill its mission. Patient volunteers offer comfort and companionship to patients and their families,… Read more »