New Urbanism really just old-fashioned way

New Urbanism, as explained by architect Dhiru Thadani last Wednesday in Berlin, is just a new name for the old way this country’s cities and towns were developed in the pre-suburban sprawl era. Town...

Seared pork over greens with fried egg

By Paul Suplee, MBA, CEC, PC-3 What can’t you top with a good, fresh, local fried egg? There is egg custard ice cream, so I sit here with my A.D.D.-addled brain wondering how well a fried egg, sans ...

Letter to the Editor

Ensuring shore voices are heard in capitol Editor: As a Maryland State Senator representing Worcester, Wicomico, and Somerset counties and with the end of the 2023 legislative session, I wanted to sha...

28th Annual Maryland International Kite Expo Planned For This Weekend

OCEAN CITY – The kite capital of the world will kick off the season early by painting the sky with every color under the sun at the 28th Annual Maryland International Kite Expo (M.I.K.E.), set ...

Berlin Delays Decision Regarding Business License Fee Increase

BERLIN – A decision to increase the town’s business license fee was delayed so officials can explore the possibility of basing the annual fee on location.The Berlin Town Council on Monday...

Commissioners Review Looming Marijuana Changes

SNOW HILL – As the state prepares for the legalization of recreational marijuana this summer, local officials are reviewing any changes that might need to be made locally.Staff last week presen...

First Speckled Trout of the Season….And Then Homework

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e6vBBlmXLcgIt was a little chilly out there today, but with sunny skies and little to no wind it was a very nice day to be on the water.  I got out for a bit and c...

Growth Presentation Held In Berlin

BERLIN – A renowned planner discussed the benefits of infill development and the importance of towns in front of a crowd of interested residents at the library last week.Planner and urbanist Dh...

Beach Replenishment Project To Impact Fenwick’s Summer Season

FENWICK ISLAND – Officials in Fenwick Island say delays in a beach replenishment project will impact the town’s busiest summer month.As a beach replenishment project makes its way south, ...

Windy Day on the Water

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e6vBBlmXLcgIt is storming pretty bad outside my house right now as some severe weather moves through the area over tonight.  Tomorrow things settle down, but it lo...