‘Long Time Coming’ Berlin Tennis Court Project Moving Ahead

BERLIN – The long-awaited replacement of the tennis courts at Stephen Decatur Park is expected to move forward following contract approvals this week. On Monday, the Berlin Town Council approved co...

Assateague’s Fed Side Accessible But No Visitor Services During Shutdown

ASSATEAGUE — Local residents and visitors can still enjoy the natural beauty and winter solitude at Assateague Island National Seashore during the current federal government shutdown, but there...

Emergency Inlet Dredging Planned For Next Month

OCEAN CITY — After recent storms accelerated the chronic shoaling of the Ocean City Inlet to the point navigation has been compromised, the federal Army Corps is heading to the resort to dredge...

Several Merchant Changes In Store For Berlin; PNC Bank Branch, Others Closing

BERLIN – The beginning of 2018 will be marked by changes to several storefronts in downtown Berlin. Businesses that have closed or will close in the coming weeks include Beez Kneez, PNC Bank, Inca ...

OC Special Events Task Force Narrows Focus To Specifics; Spreading Out Cruisin Participants Discussed

OCEAN CITY — While the second meeting of the resort’s special task force formed to explore motorized special events was long on proposed solutions and short on firm decisions, it now appears ...

Unified Opposition To Offshore Drilling Expressed At Hearing

ANNAPOLIS — A clear and unified message in strong opposition to offshore drilling for oil was sent this week during a rally in Annapolis prior to an informational meeting on the proposal. Last m...

Petitions Aim To Garner ‘Craft Beer Tourism’ Support For Legislation Changes

BERLIN – Efforts to reform craft beer regulations in Maryland are in full force along the Eastern Shore, but distributors in the industry are voicing their concerns. Last year, Comptroller Peter Fra...

Adventures Of Fatherhood – January 19, 2018

There have been several instances of late that confirm I’m an enabler. Without question, and I know Pam would agree, I tend to baby the kids more than her. In my defense, and this may sound strange...

Thoughts From The Publisher’s Desk – January 19, 2018

With the candidate filing deadline looming Feb. 27, the political winds are blowing and at the center of much talk on the local front is Worcester County Commissioner Bud Church and whether he will v...

Who’s Playing When And Where – January 19, 2018

28th/127th Street Pit And Pub 410-289-2020/443-664-7482 28th St. & Coastal Hwy. & 127th St. & Coastal Hwy. Friday, Jan. 19: Otto Grundman Wednesdays: DJ Wax (127th St. location) Atlanti...