Berlin’s Utility Expansion Not A Land Grab

BERLIN -- Despite some initial belief to the contrary, the Berlin Town Council promised residents this week that an expansion of water and sewer services along Main Street isn’t a thinly-veiled ...

Six Families Displaced By Fire; Fundraising Effort Launched

OCEAN CITY -- With no casualties and only one minor injury to a firefighter, Wednesday evening’s massive blaze that consumed the top floor of a midtown Ocean City condominium building could have...

Coastkeeper Wants Runoff Considered In Boat Ramp Plans

OCEAN PINES -- With the proposed replacement of the dilapidated, county-owned public boat ramp at Gum Point Rd. on the Turville Creek moving forward, area environmental advocates are urging the partne...

Thoughts From The Publisher's Desk

Call me a pessimist, but I don’t see how lowering the speed limit 5 mph on a 30-block portion of Coastal Highway will make anyone any safer. However, it can’t hurt to give it a shot.Rather...

Thank Your Local Firefighter Often

The only time the general public really gets a feel for what firefighters do on day-in and day-out basis is when a huge fire erupts. That was the case with the Bradley on the Bay blaze on Wednesday, a...

Voices From The Readers

Majority Deserves Praise Editor: It never ceases to amaze me when intelligent people misinterpret the positive actions of others. Currently, some of the employees of Ocean City are upset with the majo...

Out Of Darkness Benefit Walk Set For OC

SNOW HILL -- Hoping to boost awareness of suicide in Worcester County, representatives from several advocacy groups met with the County Commission last week to update them on the status of prevention ...

Phony Bomb Threat Evacuates Wal-Mart

BERLIN -- The Wal-Mart on Route 50 near Berlin was evacuated on Monday evening when local law enforcement agencies responded to a reported bomb threat at the store. Around 6 p.m. on Monday, Maryland S...

NEW FOR WEDNESDAY: Council Reverses Course, Extends Ad Agency Contract

OCEAN CITY – The Mayor and City Council had a change in heart in its decision to shop around for an advertising agency this week, deciding instead to extend the incumbent’s contract while ...

A Week In Business

Women’s Conference Set BERLIN -- Carrie Dupuie, financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services, Inc., will present the WOW Conference 2012 on Wednesday, Oct. 10 at the Ocean Pines Commu...