SNOW HILL — Opponents of the proposed rezoning of what’s come to be known as the Burbage property along Route 589 will have to wait another week or more to voice their objections. After extensive testimony and at the suggestion of the applicant’s attorney Hugh Cropper, the Worcester County Planning Commission continued the hearing until… Read more »
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School bomb suspect in custody
BERLIN – On April 7 at 8:40 a.m. Troopers of the Maryland State Police – Berlin Barrack were notified of a possible bomb threat to the Showell Elementary School. The school was immediately notified of the situation. After a search of the grounds nothing suspicious was found. After completing the search of the school the… Read more »
Broccoli, Asparagus and Kale soup
There an old saying to the effect that the tools don’t make the cook. And while for the most part I agree with this, it is simply too obvious that the proper tools can make anyone’s job much easier. Nowhere is this truer than in the kitchen. As I have been rambling about for seven… Read more »
Antiques and Oddities at Coconut Bay Trading Company
BERLIN — Leslie Carson claims to be the most fortunate customer ever to set foot in one of Wes Miles’ shops. Miles has been in the trading business for decades and has operated shops selling the antiques and oddities he’s acquired on planet wide expeditions from Baltimore to Bali in Trading Companies he’s had in… Read more »
Local woman wins Camaro at Casino at Ocean Downs
BERLIN – Brandi Zirckel hadn’t even really wanted the Camaro she won last week at the Casino at Ocean Downs, but she was certainly willing to take it. “We all joined just for fun, the boys really wanted the Camaro,” she said. “The Boys” are the guys in her group of friends who’ve been casino… Read more »
Suplee Receives Coveted Culinary President’s Medallion
OCEAN PINES – Chef Paul Suplee of Ocean Pines was the recipient of a prestigious “president’s medallion” from The American Culinary Federation. Suplee received the award during the federation’s 2011 Northeast Regional Conference held at the Renaissance Columbus Downtown Hotel in Columbus, Ohio from March 20-23. “Our final recipient is a chef instructor, food writer… Read more »
County Hears pros and Cons of Natural Gas Switch
The Price of Gas Likely cost by appliance for converting to natural gas, according to the engineers engaged by Eastern Shore Gas: Range: $85 50 gallon hot water tank: $1,100 Furnace (80,000 and 100,000 BTU): $120 Furnace (120,000 BTU): $400 Dryer: $85 Patio heater: $70 Gas logs: $85 House piping: $2,000 Swimming pool heater: $349… Read more »
JAG to hold Fundraiser
Wine Tasting The Atlantic General Hospital Junior Auxiliary Group is planning a wine tasting event 6-8 p.m. Monday, April 18 at Costa Ventosa Vineyard and Winery in Whaleyville. Local artist Kristin Mallery Hooks will be displaying her photograph collection “Hearts Happen,” most recently displayed at the Globe in Berlin. This event is open to the… Read more »
Berlin Coffee House Celebrates 2nd Anniversary
BERLIN — After two years of ups and downs, Peggy Hagy and her son Jason have learned a little about running a coffee house but a lot about their customer base. Last week as the Berlin Coffee House prepared to celebrate its second anniversary and to begin its third tourist season, the Jason reflected on… Read more »
LeAnn Rimes, B-52s to Perform at Freeman Stage this Summer
FENWICK, Del. — As they prepare to kick of their fourth season organizers for the Freeman Stage at Bayside announced that for the first time they were able to secure performances by two national acts for the summer season. Michelle Freeman, president and chair of the The Joshua M. Freeman Foundation, said she was pleased… Read more »