BALTIMORE—If it comes out of your wallet it’s a tax, and the two major candidates for governor are keenly aware that pocketbook issues are of keen interest to voters. After an early focus on social issues, Democratic Lt. Gov. Anthony G. Brown has joined Republican Larry Hogan in a stretch-run debate on those concerns. In… Read more »
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Over the last several weeks, we have interviewed many of the candidates for local and state office and from those conversations, we have selected those who we think will best serve our communities and northern Worcester County. In the General Assembly contests, the critical factor is who will be in the best position to deliver… Read more »
New park mural reflects ideas from local students
BERLIN– After months of work, the town is finally ready to unveil the new Stephen Decatur Park Mural. Muralist Ann Ashman and others who worked on the project will participate in an official ribbon cutting on Saturday, Nov. 8 at 11 a.m. Ashman began working on the mural during Clean Up Day in April. “After… Read more »
Purnell, Purnell-Ayres face off in 2nd District
BERLIN–Democrat Diana Purnell and Republican Lorraine Purnell-Ayres will face off in Tuesday’s general election for the District 2 County Commissioner seat vacated by James L. Purnell Jr., who is retiring. Lorraine Purnell-Ayres Purnell-Ayres, of Snow Hill said she was spurred to run by a Sep. 8, 2013 article in the Daily Times about the lack… Read more »
Gulyas makes council debut and dives in
BERLIN– A different sight ushered in the usually routine Mayor and Council meetings on Monday, Oct. 27. Just after 7 p.m. Thom Gulyas, a towering man with a shaved head, glasses and a newly pressed suit, walked into the council chambers at Berlin’s town hall through the executive chamber doors, strode to the farthest council… Read more »
Boat ramp bid denial gives director concerns
OCEAN PINES– Ocean Pines Association Director Bill Cordwell believes the community may have opened itself up to a lawsuit after failing to approve a bid to build a new White Horse Boat Ramp. The Ocean Pines Association posted a request for proposal on the project on Aug. 27 and approved $252,500 in spending on Sept…. Read more »
Property rights issues involved in enforcement
OCEAN PINES – To clean up or not to clean up a yard – that was the question before the Board of Directors meeting on Oct. 23, along with two other property rights issues. The Ocean Pines Association Board of Directors, considering a trio of community violations, took to several different paths of action. Reacting… Read more »
Skateboard enthusiasts ask council for better facilities
BERLIN– Monday’s mayor and council meeting nearly breezed by in record time, with several town council members and employees eagerly anticipating the 8:30 p.m. start of Monday Night Football, featuring the Dallas Cowboys and the Washington Redskins. Thom Gulyas and Dean Burrell were sworn in, several special event requests passed, and town staff provided updates… Read more »
Finish line nears in off-year elections
WORCESTER COUNTY–Despite not carrying the excitement of a presidential election, there are nonetheless a multitude of important decisions to be made by Worcester County voters with several incumbents retiring, choosing not to run or looking for a different office as well as a crop of newcomers eager to fill the shoes of the old guard…. Read more »
Nonprofits set Salis. seminar on health care
SALISBURY–Four local nonprofits have joined together to offer a seminar on the topic of advanced care planning. “Expressing Healthcare Wishes Before a Crisis” seminar will take place on Friday, Oct. 24 from 9 a.m. to noon at the MAC Center on Progress Circle in Salisbury. The nonprofit partners hosting the seminar are MAC Inc., Coastal… Read more »