(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 »
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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 »
YEAR IN REVIEW – INTERVIEWS
BERLIN/OCEAN PINES—We scored several exclusive interviews with some of the most influential community leaders and personalities on the Lower Eastern Shore this year. Here are a few of the highlights. Our interview with Berlin Mayor William “Gee” Williams, led off the year. He had overcome an unexpected electoral “write-in” campaign challenge two months earlier and… Read more »
YEAR IN REVIEW – PERSONNEL
BERLIN—Three new positions were added to Berlin’s personnel roster this year, along with the reestablishment of a revamped committee and a new town department. On Jan. 29, the Town Council approved Ordinance 2013-01 that officially established a stormwater utility and fee system under the direction and supervision of the Water Resources Department, and Resolution 2013-01… Read more »
YEAR IN REVIEW – OP ELECTION
OCEAN PINES—Six candidates ran for election to fill three vacant positions on the Ocean Pines Association seven-member Board of Directors and at the end of the process one incumbent and two newcomers were elected to fill the three-year terms. The candidates included incumbents President Thomas Terry and Vice President Ray Unger, former director Edgar “Les”… Read more »