Statement from Ocean City Mayor Rick Meehan: By Approving Permits, Maryland Department of Environment Is Willfully Ignoring Every Shred of Feedback From Those Who Will Be Directly and Most Significantly Impacted By the ill-conceived US Wind Project

Ocean City, MD – (June 9, 2025): After the Maryland Department of the Environment announced that it would move forward with issuing permits and approvals for construction of the offshore wind project off the coast of Ocean City, Maryland, Ocean City Mayor Rick Meehan issued the following statement: “It is unconscionable to believe that the Maryland…

Ocean City, MD Implements New Beach Canopy Regulations to Enhance Safety and Accessibility

Ocean City, MD – (June 4, 2025): The Town of Ocean City has officially passed new beach regulations prohibiting tents and limiting canopy use on its beaches, effective immediately. This ordinance aims to enhance safety, improve visibility, and ensure a more enjoyable experience for all beachgoers. Under the new policy, tents—defined as any structure with sides—are…

Maryland EMS Stars of Life Ceremony Honors Regional Clinicians in Emergency Medical Services

Salisbury, MD – Yesterday, May 20, 2025, the Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical Services Systems (MIEMSS) hosted the 2025 EMS Stars of Life Awards Ceremony at Wor-Wic Community College’s Guerrieri Hall Auditorium, recognizing outstanding EMS professionals and programs across the state who have gone above and beyond in their service to Maryland’s emergency medical system.…