The weather forecast for December 9, in Ocean City, Maryland is:
[forecast]- 01/05/2014
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Voices From The Readers
Events Need Consideration Editor: We all understand the importance of events for the shoulder seasons in Ocean City. But is anyone coordinating those events? Are they just booking them without considering what else is going on? My husband and I missed the Boardwalkin’ for Pets event for the first time in 15 years because we couldn’t get into town. We will mail our donation, but we are missing the … READ MORE
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Major Coastal Highway Utility Project Nears End
OCEAN CITY — Clearly one of the most visible and enduring winter projects in Ocean City is nearing completion with only curb and sidewalk restoration work yet to complete. In October, Delmarva Power began a major $10 million transmission line project along Coastal Highway and several months later, the finishing touches are underway and should be wrapped up shortly. Delmarva Power, throughout much of the late fall, winter and … READ MORE
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Hotel Company Evaluating Berlin Site Off Route 113
BERLIN — What’s one of the things America’s coolest small town doesn’t have? The answer might be enough rooms to lodge overnight visitors. A recent Worcester County hotel feasibility study has reflected favorably on property located in the town of Berlin on the south side of the intersection of Route 113 and Germantown Road. The site has caught the attention of a national lodging franchise and is a likely … READ MORE
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The ShoreBread Wine Trail Continues to…Costa Ventosa Vineyard and Winery
Next stop on the Wine Trail that we visited was Costa Ventosa Vineyard and Winery in Whaleyville. This lovely little spot was not too far off the beaten path, right off Route 50 near Berlin, making it an easy destination to locate and plan for a return trip. This mom and pop winery established its roots in 2006 when owner Jack Lord decided to retire from the produce business. … READ MORE -
City Council Hears Details On June’s Air Show, Tall Ships In August
OCEAN CITY – Details were released this week about two upcoming summer special events — the OC Air Show in June and the two tall ships planned to be on display in the resort for the month of August. “We are about six weeks out from the 7th Annual OC Air Show that is taking place June 14-15,” Brian Lilley of B. Lilley Production LLC said. “We are very … READ MORE
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Scientology and Kardashianism: An apologist’s rant
It is difficult to constantly have to be the person in the room to come to the defense of Kim Kardashian and nearly intolerable to have to defend Scientology as a legitimate religion. But with every slight against either, I get more defensive about the…
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May Events Preview; From Springfest in OC to Brew Fests in St. Michaels
There’s lots to celebrate as we say goodbye to April and hello to May…how does the saying go, “April showers bring May flowers”?? We sure hope so. Either way May means events, events and more events! Here’s a few to get you started, but be sure to check back all month long as we keep you tuned into all of the fun happenings across the Eastern Shore. Springfest May … READ MORE -
Implementation, Enforcement Questions Slow Ocean City’s Restricted Beach Smoking Plans; City Council Looking Toward Summer 2015
OCEAN CITY – One thing seems certain — Ocean City will have a restricted smoking policy on its beach next summer, but officials will take this season to develop a plan with staff and consider public comments before passing a new law in September. On Tuesday afternoon, the Mayor and City Council held a discussion considering restricting smoking on the beach. Planning, Community and Development Director Matt Margotta and … READ MORE
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Springfest Gets Underway Tomorrow In Ocean City
OCEAN CITY — Ocean City is celebrating the start of the season with the 24th Annual Springfest, a four-day festival that gets underway tomorrow, May 1, and runs through May 4, featuring over 250 vendors selling arts, crafts, food and beverages. A variety of live entertainment on two stages provides continuous music all day long with anchoring headline acts. Springfest is located in the Inlet Lot at the south … READ MORE
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Episode 152: G.I.G.O.
Remember G.I.G.O.? No, that’s Gigli (but, I guess, also G.I.G.O.). G.I.G.O. was a concept used back when we were willing to spend money to tech kids how to program computers, as opposed to just playing with them. It was an acronym meaning Garbage In, Garbage Out. What it said was that if you weren’t careful when writing the code, you had no …
