WORCESTER COUNTY– Election season is heating up ahead of the June 24 primary as debates, forums and fundraisers flood Worcester and Wicomico counties. Republicans will hold a gubernatorial debate on Saturday, May 31, at Salisbury University beginning at 7 p.m. featuring all four candidates for office. Harford County Executive David R. Craig, State Delegate Ron… Read more »
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Recovery programs giving oysters comeback
WORCESTER COUNTY– Oysters are making a comeback in Maryland, thanks in large part to the efforts of oyster recovery programs. Maryland Department of Natural Resources has been monitoring the status of the state’s oyster population since 1939. In 2012 the DNR completed a two-month survey of 262 oyster bars and 316 samples in the… Read more »
License Board approves two Berlin outlets for liquor sales
BERLIN–Berlin will be getting not just one, but two venues to purchase liquor within town limits. Cheers, near the northernmost end of town at the intersection of North Main Street and Old Ocean City Boulevard, and the Pitt Stop Beer, Wine and Liquor, on the southernmost end of town on Route 113, were approved for… Read more »
Crowded field vies for two OPA Board of Directors positions
OCEAN PINES– A crowded field and a disaffected voting populace could lead to a fiery campaign, as seven candidates compete for two Board of Directors seats. The Ocean Pines Association candidates were announced in a May 12 press release. Incumbents Jeff Knepper and Terri Mohr will face challenges from Lawrence Lee, Dan Moul, Patrick Renaud,… Read more »
Budget, stormwater, safety updates part of Council meeting
BERLIN– A packed house and a full plate highlighted the most active Mayor and Council meeting in several weeks. A public hearing on stormwater projects, a new festival, a potential new business, pedestrian safety updates and the fiscal year 2015 budget were discussed during the Monday meeting. Mayor Gee Williams began by honoring 10-year-old resident… Read more »
Snow Hill offers Pig & a Jig BBQ Festival for second year
SNOW HILL– Snow Hill’s answer to Pork in the Park returns this weekend for its second year. The Pig & a Jig BBQ Festival will be held May 30-31 on Rt. 113 just north of Snow Hill. The KCBS sanctioned competition includes live music, carnival rides by Shaw Amusement Rides, craft vendors, beer and wine… Read more »
Berlin pulling out all types of trucks to touch Saturday
BERLIN– The town will hold its first public utility day on Saturday, May 31. “Touch a Truck Day” features trucks and interactive demonstrations from employees of Berlin’s electric, water resources, police, fire and public works departments. The family friendly event will be held in Stephen Decatur Park on Tripoli Street from 10 a.m. to 2… Read more »
OP Yacht Club’s Memorial Day opening huge success
OCEAN PINES–Friday’s opening of the Yacht Club got two thumbs up from Ocean Pines officials and others. The first Ocean Pines Yacht Club opened the same weekend in 1975. It was demolished in September 2013 following the successful referendum in 2012 for a new facility. The new Yacht Club is larger, has a bridal suite… Read more »
Two key upgrades for Berlin coming to reduce flooding
BERLIN– Two key upgrades in storm water systems could be coming in the next year in an attempt to drastically reduce the flooding problems that have plagued the town for decades. The Hudson Branch Storm Water Project includes upgrades on Williams and Flower streets. West Street received a similar upgrade last year. “I’ve been here… Read more »
Candidate’s actions of entitlement
Entitlement. It’s a word that keeps surfacing this year in political conversations. The name it is associated with is attorney general hopeful Jon Cardin. He is the delegate from Baltimore County’s 11th legislative district who failed to show for 75 percent of his House Ways and Means Committee votes this last 90-day session in Annapolis…. Read more »