BERLIN—The Berlin Town Council and Mayor Gee Williams want to take a closer look at how the computerized modeling system used to incorporate new census data into defining future election districts resulted with two proposals that could unseat two current council members and one that would flip their districts. During a Dec. 16 work session… Read more »
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Ocean Pines to take on water management in ‘14
OCEAN PINES—Water management will likely be the first issue Ocean Pines leaders attempt to tackle as the new year begins. At the same time, the public part of the budget process will begin, followed by the opening of the new Yacht Club, environmental eradications that are bound to stir discussion and the possible installation of… Read more »
Infrastructure tops Berlin list heading into busy new year
BERLIN—As 2014 commences infrastructure projects will likely factor prominently going forward in the Town of Berlin if for no other reason than because so many projects and initiatives had already begun as 2013 drew t a close. For example, Councilmember Lisa Hall reported there had been lots of activity by State Highway Administration officials examining… Read more »
It’s New Year’s party time in and around OC
(Dec. 27, 2013) From champagne to fireworks, romantic dinners to over-the-top celebrations, Ocean City goes all-out for New Years. Here are just a few of the events taking place in the area this Tuesday to kick off 2014: Ocean City: Seacrets, 49th Street: Dinner seatings at 5:30, 6:30, 7:30 and 8:45 p.m. There will be… Read more »
Swimmers plunge in to help AGH
(Dec. 27, 2013) Philanthropists are diving headfirst into a fundraiser for Atlantic General Hospital in Berlin. The 20th annual Penguin Swim is slated for New Years Day, next Wednesday, and hundreds will take to the ocean off 91st Street for the event. New attractions mark the 20th year of the swim, including a 7-foot-tall ice… Read more »
Best of times ahead
Aside from being one of the best writers in the history of the written word, Charles Dickens gave us such grand opening lines in his “Tale of Two Cities” that they have been employed in other writing to the point of ridiculousness. “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it… Read more »
With new year, it’s time to think about how to do it better
As we get ready to start a new year, it’s a good time to push forward and think about all the things you’d like to do better or differently in 2014. As part of your planning for this year, consider taking action to improve your personal finances. To get started, here are some goals for… Read more »
YEAR IN REVIEW – BUSINESS
BERLIN/OCEAN PINES—The Lower Eastern Shore was bursting with fresh new business ideas and enthusiasm this year. Even several established businesses made additions or refurbishments. For example, Buck’s Place at the intersection of Routes 611 and 376 and Kathern Slaughter’s O.C. Pet Spa, in West Ocean City, added architectural updates to give their locations a fresh… Read more »
Beach Walk a tradition of more than three decades at Assateague
(Dec. 27, 2013) Join the Assateague Coastal Trust for its 34th annual Ilia Fehrer/Judy Johnson New Year’s Day Beach Walk at Assateague National Seashore on Wednesday, Jan. 1. A former National Park Service Ranger will lead a group north from the State Park parking lot, highlighting some of the natural and historic elements of the… Read more »
YEAR IN REVIEW – SIGNS
BERLIN—Despite its tranquil small town external characteristics, Berlin’s internal politics can go to the mat with the feistiest of hardball combatants and this year was no exception. Merchants, pols and residents alike proved time and again this year they do not lack the passion to battle for issues they care about. The appropriateness of merchants… Read more »