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Watermen say they don’t want wind funds Association tells US Wind it can keep its $20 million
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By Brian Shane Staff Writer (May 22, 2025) Watermen in Worcester County say they don’t want a penny out of a proposed $20 million relief package from an offshore wind farm developer. “The (Department of Natural Resources) asked us for input, and we’re not negotiating our livelihood. That’s our life. We’re not going to make an agreement to put ourselves out of business,” said Jeanene Gwin, vice president of the Waterman’s Association of Worcester County. Watermen are rejecting the agreement inked last week between offshore wind developer US Wind and environmental officials in Maryland See COMMERCIAL Page 6
Numerous activities were spotlighted at last Saturday’s Ocean Pines Association Season Kickoff event including dancers demonstrating their skills.
‘Season kickoff’ draws hundreds to OP Event at veterans memorial showcases OPA amenities, neighborhoods and clubs By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (May 22, 2025) Ocean Pines’ second annual season kickoff, held last Saturday, was considered a success despite key differences from last year,
including a location and date change. The Ocean Pines Association’s season kickoff, a festival where neighborhood amenities, clubs, organizations, and local businesses are given an opportunity to showcase all they have to offer to Ocean Pines residents and visitors, was held on the morning of May 17. Organizers confirmed that the event’s second year was successful,
pulling in hundreds of attendees in its mission to strengthen community involvement. One notable difference between last week’s kickoff and its inaugural year was a change in location. In 2024, the festival was held at White Horse Park. This time around, however, vendors and attendees flocked to the Worcester County Veterans Memo-
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rial Park in Ocean Pines. Communications Committee leader Linda Yurche co-chaired the event with Aquatics Advisory Committee head Gary Miller. Yurche said the location alteration was made to allow more vendor space, increasing the organizations residents could access. The modification proved successful. See SEASON Page 10
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