(Jan. 8, 2015) Contention continued among the members of the Ocean Pines Association Board of Directors this week, as a new set of internal memos suggests unrest between several members. Director Sharyn O’Hare came under fire from board President Dave Stevens after sending an email stating she had heard about support for current course manager… Read more »
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‘I think the people should know’
(Jan. 8, 2015) “I really don’t like to talk about this part of the invasion, because it’s awful gruesome,” John Sauer said. Sauer, 90, sat calmly in his easy chair in a modest apartment at the Gull Creek Retirement Community in Berlin. His voice was grave, but clear, with a hint of a Baltimore accent…. Read more »
A simple but great New Year’s plate
As Christmas draws to an end, it is time to realize in the words of Ed Asner’s Santa Clause, “You know what that means; it’s time to get ready for next Christmas!” As the days dwindle on and the family visits and travel come to a close, it’s time to sit back and take a… Read more »
Off-year elections prove a shake-up for state, area
Republicans rolled, Maryland got a new governor, a brand-new district received a brand-new representative, and at least one community saw a significant change in leadership thanks to municipal and off-year elections. Snow Hill chimed in first, releasing the results of the Eastern District Town Council seat on Wednesday, May 7. Preliminary results showed Alison Cook… Read more »
Letters to the Editor
Current state of law enforcement Editor, Having been in the active law enforcement profession for nearly 40 years, I feel impelled to comment on the current state of law enforcement that I have observed during my career. America’s police are some of the most educated, professionally trained and highly regulated police officers in the world…. Read more »
Traveling light into another new year
Two thousand fourteen, 2014 or MMXIV. No matter how we might write it, it still comes out the same. The results are in and no matter what we think of the 12 months past, 2014 is over and out. There are, of course, all kinds of years besides this one – fiscal years, legislative years,… Read more »
Pines continues to struggle with new Yacht Club
Despite high expectations and early positive reviews, Ocean Pines’ new $4.7 million Yacht Club seemed more like an albatross than a rabbit’s foot by the end of the year. Opened during Memorial Day weekend, the facility’s coming out party included a daylong celebration complete with live music, food and tours of the enormous grounds. The… Read more »
Deadly crash on Rt. 113 echoes throughout ‘14
Although the incident occurred in late 2013, the fallout from the accident when a state police car hit two teenage pedestrians in Berlin, killing one and seriously injuring the other, continued to ripple throughout the community in 2014. It was Nov. 8 of last year when trooper Nicholas Hager struck Tymeir D. Dennis, 16, and… Read more »
Berlin starts ball rolling with Tyson project dreams
When Berlin became cool, many of its residents began daydreaming about new projects and possibilities that increased exposure could offer. One particular sore thumb in the community stuck out: the former Tyson’s Chicken plant on Old Ocean City Boulevard. The 16-acre property, owned by District 1 Councilmember Troy Purnell, has been dormant for more than… Read more »
Berlin hits critical mass of ‘cool’ in travel contest bid
A year ago, on Dec. 3, 2013, Berlin was on the verge of merely becoming the third-coolest small town in America, according to a preliminary vote conducted by Budget Travel Magazine. The polls, opened in October, asked for nominations of cool municipalities with less than 10,000 people. The rules were simple: the town must have… Read more »