Legislators Will Consider Minimum Wage Hike

BERLIN -- A pair of state lawmakers and a grassroots organization this week announced proposed legislation to increase the minimum wage in Maryland, but the jury is still out on what the proposal coul...

Governor Hopes Third Time A Charm For Offshore Wind Farm

OCEAN CITY -- As expected, Governor Martin O’Malley this week introduced legislation that would, if successful after two failed attempts, establish the framework for the development of an offsho...

DP&L Substation Site Plan Approved

OCEAN CITY – The Ocean City Planning and Zoning Commission gave final site plan approval this week to the proposed Delmarva Power and Light (DP&L) substation in north Ocean City. According t...

Is Stormwater Utility Best For Berlin?

The Berlin Mayor and Council is on the verge of creating a stormwater utility that’s rooted in worthwhile goals but questionable methods to accomplish them. It’s no secret Berlin has chron...

Downtown Mini-Golf Endorsed

OCEAN CITY – The Planning and Zoning Commission found the request to build a miniature golf course in the Downtown Mixed Use Zoning District to be consistent with the surrounding amusements in t...

Delegate Named To Committee On Gun Control

BERLIN -- Delegate Mike McDermott (R-38B) this week was named to a special House committee put together to analyze and craft legislation to address Maryland’s gun control laws. McDermott was ask...

Compromise Sought Over Proposed Shark Restrictions

OCEAN CITY -- The public will have a chance next week to weigh in on a drastic rule change proposed last fall by a federal fisheries management agency aimed at protecting one type of shark with a blan...

Coast Guard Rescues Man In Ocean

OCEAN CITY -- An unidentified man was rescued from the chilly water near the Ocean City Inlet wearing only his underwear last Sunday afternoon, according to U.S. Coast Guard officials. Shortly after 3...

Bill Would Protect State Transportation Fund

BERLIN -- With the dualization of Route 113 still incomplete and highway user funds that should have been dedicated to roadway improvements diverted to other general fund uses, most lower shore lawmak...

Berlin Brewery Scores Prominent Invitation

BERLIN -- Small-town brewery Burley Oak has been invited to next month’s Beer Advocate’s Extreme Beerfest in Boston, confirming for owner Bryan Brushmiller his brewery’s outside-the-...