Maryland Freedom Caucus praises Trump administration for halting offshore wind project

ANNAPOLIS, MD—The Maryland Freedom Caucus on Tuesday lauded the Trump administration for its decision to halt an offshore wind project off the state’s coast, calling the move a victory for the economy and a rejection of what they called a “failed energy experiment.” The caucus praised President Donald J. Trump and the Department of Justice for withdrawing federal approval for […]

Maryland bracing for beach erosion, life-threatening rip currents as Hurricane Erin approaches

OCEAN CITY, MD—As Hurricane Erin, a powerful Category 4 storm, churns through the Atlantic, Ocean City, Maryland, is preparing for significant coastal impacts, including dangerous rip currents, high waves, potential beach erosion, and coastal flooding, despite the storm’s projected path remaining offshore. The National Hurricane Center (NHC) has issued Tropical Storm and Storm Surge Watches for parts of the mid-Atlantic, […]

Pennsylvania angler breaks Maryland blueline tilefish record

OCEAN CITY, MD—A Pennsylvania angler has broken the state record for blueline tilefish, according to the Maryland Department of Natural Resources. Dominic Vuotto of Gilbertsville, Pennsylvania, caught a 21.3-pound blueline tilefish on July 26 while fishing offshore near Washington Canyon. It was Vuotto’s first time fishing, according to a press release from the DNR. Vuotto was fishing aboard the charter […]

North Carolina angler shatters Maryland’s 30-year false albacore record

OCEAN CITY, MD—A North Carolina angler has shattered Maryland’s 30-year-old state record for false albacore, landing a 23.5-pound fish off the coast of Ocean City last week. Timothy K. Shaarda, 47, of Clayton, N.C., officially claimed the new state record in the Atlantic Division, surpassing the previous mark by a full pound. Shaarda’s record-breaking catch occurred on July 12 while […]

Nine impaired boaters charged in Maryland during July 4 weekend enforcement

ANNAPOLIS, MD—The Maryland Natural Resources Police (NRP) charged nine impaired boaters and investigated nine reportable boating accidents during its annual “Operation Dry Water” campaign over the July 4 weekend. No boating fatalities were recorded during the holiday period, which ran from July 4 to July 6. NRP officers made nine arrests for Operating While Under the Influence of Alcohol (OUI) […]

Maryland siblings win half of $1.8M lottery jackpot with Ocean City ticket

OCEAN CITY, MD—Four siblings who have played the Maryland Lottery’s Multi-Match game together for eight years claimed half of a $1.8 million jackpot from the June 30 drawing, lottery officials have announced. The winning ticket, purchased at the Food Lion at 9936 Stephen Decatur Highway in Ocean City, yielded a $490,000 cash payout for the group after the jackpot was […]

Maryland criminals sentenced following violent multi-county crime spree

BALTIMORE, MD—Two individuals have been sentenced for their roles in a violent criminal organization that operated in and around Baltimore County, Anne Arundel County, and Worcester County, as well as the District of Columbia, including a murder and a series of armed robberies, Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown announced this week. Jordan Moses, 18, of Anne Arundel County, received […]