(Dec. 18, 2014) A flurry of internal memos between Ocean Pines Association board members, General Manager Bob Thompson and others left plenty of confusion over whether the association canceled its contract with the current golf course management company, Billy Casper Golf. A memo sent by Thompson to the directors on Dec. 3 ignited a chain… Read more »
News
Gee Williams: new year and more opportunities
(Dec. 18, 2014) From the “Coolest Small Town” nod to the Little League World Series to the nearly $2 million in grant money awarded for public utility improvements, it’s hard to ignore the across-the-board success that Berlin enjoyed in 2014. No one has been happier about the town’s good fortune than 66-year-old Mayor Gee Williams…. Read more »
Breakthrough with Sandpiper? Nope
(Dec. 18, 2014) A report asserting that talks between Ocean Pines and Sandpiper Energy have cleared an impasse appears to be erroneous, according to representative from both parties. The report, published in another newspaper, referred to a “breakthrough” in the talks and went on to say that the propane supply company informed the Ocean Pines… Read more »
Next movie in town may be right on Main Street
(Dec. 18, 2014) First Hollywood came to Berlin to shoot movies such as “Runaway Bride” and “Tuck Everlasting.” Now, Berlin Arts and Entertainment is planning to project Hollywood onto the town – literally – during a “Movies on Main Street” program next year. “Every other town around us has movies at the beach, movies at… Read more »
Wrestling with accident’s aftermath
(Dec. 18, 2014) More than a year after 16-year-old Tymeir D. Dennis and his then 17-year-old brother Tyheim D. Bowen were struck by a police car while walking across Route 113 in Berlin, many members of the community are still reeling. The police investigation into the crash, claiming the life of Dennis and seriously injuring… Read more »
Pine Tones’ will present annual holiday concert
(Dec. 18, 2014) The Pine Tones Chorus will present its Christmas concert at Atlantic United Methodist Church on Fourth Street in Ocean City, Friday, Dec. 19, at 7:30 p.m. The concert theme is “The Colors of Christmas” and features a song with that same title by John Rutter, a famous composer of choral music. The… Read more »
Purnell adopts Shockley’s broadband stance
(Dec. 18, 2014) Although he lost the election in November, former District 4 Worcester County Commissioner Virgil Shockley refuses to give up on the issue of broadband. Shockley, the former chairman of the Maryland Broadband Cooperative and current vice chair, has championed the idea of bringing free or cheap countywide wireless internet service for years…. Read more »
Enhance flavor of food with truffle salt
Today’s light reading may annoy some people in that I will be discussing some things not available to the general public … yet. We will take a fascinating journey into sous vide cooking, liquid nitrogen and truffle salt. Since the truffle salt is the most recognizable and available, I’ll start with that. To begin with,… Read more »
Penguin Swim reminder: get ready for plunge
(Dec. 11, 2014) It’s time to sign up for the Atlantic General Hospital Penguin Swim. This New Year’s Day marks the 21st anniversary for the event, which has become a local tradition on the shore. Penguins are encouraged to come wearing costumes and awards will be presented to the best dressed. Special recognition awards will… Read more »
State reports increase in casino revenue
(Dec. 11, 2014) The Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Agency announced November revenue numbers for the state’s five casinos – Hollywood Casino Perryville in Cecil County, Horseshoe Casino in Baltimore City, Casino at Ocean Downs in Worcester County, Live Casino in Anne Arundel County and Rocky Gap Casino Resort in Allegany County. November’s combined statewide… Read more »