Month: February 2024

President Biden lashed out at reporters and special counsel Robert Hur Thursday night in response to a scathing report on Biden’s mishandling of classified documents that could prove devastating to his re-election prospects. The report on Biden’s improper retention of sensitive material by Hur did not recommend criminal charges, but observed that the 81-year-old commander-in-chief was greatly …

Enraged Biden lashes out at reporters, special counsel after scathing classified docs report: ‘I know what the hell I’m doing!’ Read More »

Special counsel Robert Hur released a shocking report Thursday on President Biden’s classified-documents case disclosing the president, in the office’s interviews with him, didn’t remember when his son Beau died. Though the White House continues to maintain Biden is mentally fit for office, Hur reported that “he did not remember when he was Vice President.” He was …

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President Joe Biden remained defiant regarding his handling of classified documents and his memory, hours after special counsel Robert Hur cast aspersions on both. “There’s even a reference that I don’t remember when my son died. How in the hell dare do they raise that?” Biden told the nation Thursday from the White House‘s Diplomatic Reception Room after Hur declined to press …

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State appealing dismissal of charges against Tyler Mailloux The Appellate Court of Maryland will convene March 1 to hear oral arguments regarding the dismissal of charges against Tyler Mailloux in the hit-and-run death of 14-year-old Gavin Knupp. Last April, 17 traffic charges – including failure to immediately stop at the scene of an accident involving …

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Offshore wind company Ørsted has withdrawn its agreement with the Maryland Public Service Commission as officials look to reposition the company’s regional Skipjack project. Last Thursday, Ørsted officials announced they will reposition Skipjack Wind, a 966-megawatt project the Danish company is developing off the regional coastline. After reviewing the Maryland Public Service Commission orders approving the …

Ocean City officials skeptical following withdrawal of Ørsted wind project agreement Read More »

One Fair Wage Act would raise restaurant workers’ pay to $15/hour Industry leaders are following a bill that will affect not only tipped workers in the local hospitality sector, but their employers as well. In January, Maryland legislators introduced a bill that will, among other things, increase the minimum wage for tipped workers to $15 …

Ocean City hospitality industry condemns Maryland tip elimination bill Read More »

While the transition hasn’t happened yet, the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office is working toward encrypting its radio communications. Worcester County Sheriff Matt Crisafulli said the county’s emergency services team is in the process of programming his department’s radios to include encryption. “The process just takes time to implement,” Crisafulli said. Like a growing number of …

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Approval follows discussion on late fees Ocean City Council members have voted to establish town equipment and labor charges for special events, but not before a lengthy discussion on late fees that could be charged to promoters. In a work session Jan. 30, council members approved revisions to the town’s policies and procedures manual which, …

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Abbott, Fiori change positions one month after supporting The Worcester County Commissioners opted not to add public comments to their meetings this week. Though they instructed staff to find a vehicle for public comment at meetings last month, the majority of the commissioners this week voted against a motion that would’ve approved the measure. A …

Worcester County Commission majority says no to public comments at meetings Read More »

Council members finalize list for county funds The dualization of Route 90, replacement of the Route 50 drawbridge and evaluation of an intersection near the White Marlin Mall top a list of transportation priorities Ocean City officials will send to Worcester County. At the end of a council meeting Feb. 5, City Manager Terry McGean …

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