(Feb. 19, 2015) Assateague Island Alliance, the friends group of Assateague Island National Seashore, is presenting “The Eighth Wonder of the World – Assateague,” an informative program to celebrate the significance of Assateague Island National Seashore on Feb. 21, starting with coffee and refreshments at 10:30 a.m. Presentations will begin at 11 a.m. and… Read more »
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Berlin Chamber offering opportunities for volunteers
(Feb. 19, 2015) The Berlin Chamber of Commerce and Visitor’s Center are kicking off a new campaign to encourage volunteers. Prospective volunteers can sign up to work during specific times in the center, or during specific events in town. “It’s whole big volunteer push,” Chamber Administrator Jim Volk said. “We have posters we’re going to… Read more »
On What Grounds brings coffee, chocolate together
(Feb. 19, 2015) A couple for more than 14 years, Denise Tolson and Dana Gottloeb took their relationship to the next level when they opened On What Grounds earlier this year. The shop, located inside Maryland Wine Bar at 103 North Main Street, was formerly an attorney’s office. “That’s where we got the name,” Tolson… Read more »
Co. Commissioners delay meeting
(Feb. 19, 2015) The area’s first snowstorm of the winter forced the Worcester County Commissioners to delay its regular Tuesday meeting until this morning, which is after the Bayside Gazette’s press time. Before each meeting, certain documents, such as a tentative agenda and supporting paperwork, are made public, and while changes can and often do… Read more »
Groups make pitch to manage Pines course
(Feb. 19, 2015) Three potential management groups made their final pitches to the Ocean Pines Association membership during a four-hour public meeting held at the country club on Saturday, Feb. 14. Current management Billy Casper Golf, the Lincoln, Neb. company, Landscapes Unlimited, and the Salisbury-based partnership Haley/Marshall each made approximately 45-minute presentations, followed by an… Read more »
Commissioner Bertino to host first town hall meeting
(Feb. 19, 2015) County Commissioner Chip Bertino, who represents Ocean Pines, will hold a town hall-style meeting at the Ocean Pines library Saturday, Feb. 21, beginning at 10 a.m. “I don’t expect the meeting to go longer than an hour or hour and a half, but I do want people to see how Judy Boggs’… Read more »
Clarke looking to end 6-year run of 5-year plan in OP
(Feb. 19, 2015) Two weeks after OPA Board Vice President Marty Clarke walked out of a budget meeting in frustration, the two-term director says he is still mulling his options on returning. Clarke suggested a number of changes to the fiscal year 2016 budget before the meeting, including reducing the projected assessment from $934… Read more »
Black businesses once boomed in Berlin
(Feb. 19, 2015) Longtime Berlin resident Gregory Purnell believes now is the perfect time for a history lesson. Last month the reigning “Coolest Small Town” began holding public meetings to map the future in broad strokes. Business was booming in the vibrant downtown, and good will was at an all-time high. Then, a newspaper ran… Read more »
Arctic blast blankets county in snow
(Feb. 19, 2015) The first major snowfall of the year hit Worcester County late Monday evening, blanketing the area with more than six inches of snow. Freezing conditions continued throughout Tuesday, resulting in public school closings in the county and impassable roads. Bill Sammler, warning coordination meteorologist for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, said… Read more »
Admitted chicken junkie talks food ‘magic’
Dare I address the immaculate veal stock that we made in class on Monday and Tuesday? The stock had the viscosity of light olive oil and a flavor unrivaled by any you’ve ever had. We are no magicians, nor are we any better than anyone else; we just practice the skills that were handed down… Read more »