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New Members Join Goldcoast Sotheby’s International Realty

Goldcoast Sotheby’s International Realty is growing. Broker/owners Burt and Emily Wilkins, along with Pete Madden, announced the addition of several new members to the Goldcoast Sotheby’s agency in Ocean City. The new agents are at various points in their real estate careers and help provide expertise and a commitment to service that Goldcoast Sotheby's is known for, according to a news release.

Mayor’s Message: Aug. 27

Mayor Jay Gillian is congratulating Terry Crowley for his appointment to fill the vacant First Ward seat on City Council until the November election. "I look forward to working with him and all of council as we continue to improve infrastructure and services throughout town," Gillian said Friday in his weekly message to the public. His full message follows.

Ocean City to Host Green Fair on Friday

Ocean City will host a Green Fair under the covered loggia of the Music Pier from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, Aug. 27. The free, communitywide event is designed to educate and encourage people of all ages to adopt a more environmentally friendly lifestyle.

Duck Dynasty’s Al and Lisa Robertson to Appear at Ocean City...

The Ocean City Tabernacle welcomes Al and Lisa Robertson, members of America’s favorite backwoods family and the Duck Commander Clan, for a weekend of family enrichment Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 28 and 29. The couple will present a marriage seminar on Saturday at 10 a.m. They will also speak Sunday at the Tabernacle’s 8:30 a.m. traditional and 10:30 a.m. contemporary worship services. Registration for the Saturday event is $25 per person online at octabernacle.com.

Boy Scouts to Host Breakfast at American Legion

Ocean City Boy Scouts Troop 32 will host a pancake breakfast on Sunday from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the American Legion Post 524, located at 46th Street and West Avenue. Proceeds will be used to purchase much needed camping equipment and supplies for the Boy Scouts.

Tickets on Sale for Ocean City Pops Shows

The Ocean City Pops orchestra is having a great season under new artistic director and Maestro Vince Lee, and there are still plenty of opportunities to enjoy this local treasure. The lineup for the rest of the season includes something for every musical taste. Details follow.

Opponents of Massachusetts Offshore Wind Project to File Lawsuit

Environmentally concerned citizens will file a lawsuit in federal court in Boston on Wednesday in opposition to a proposed offshore wind energy farm. The lawsuit aims to stop the industrialization of Massachusetts’ coastal ecosystem that would result from the construction of over 2,000 offshore wind turbines off of Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket, they announced in a press release. The plaintiffs will hold a press conference outside the Massachusetts State House. The press conference will begin on Wednesday at 11:30 a.m. It will be in person and streamed on Facebook live.

Mayor’s Message: Scheduled Power Outages

Atlantic City Electric has to make some emergency repairs Tuesday morning and they’re planning a power outage for about 15 minutes starting at 7:15 a.m. The outage will affect parts of the downtown and the Boardwalk, along with nearby neighborhoods.

Students Urged to Apply For Free Meals

The Ocean City School District will continue providing free meals to all students for the upcoming school year through an extended federal program, but wants to let families know the importance of completing a free/reduced application this year. “If we continue to see a drop in applications, we miss an opportunity to provide our families with important resources,” said Interim Superintendent of Schools Dr. Tom Baruffi. There are a number of extra benefits to submitting a qualifying application to participate in the program in addition to free or reduced meals, according to a press release.

Special Weather Statement: Flood Advisory

The National Weather Service has issued a Coastal Flood Advisory in effect for Ocean City from 7 p.m. through midnight on Sunday, Aug. 22. A separate Flood Watch will be in effect through Monday morning. The Coastal Flood Advisory warns that street flooding could be possible with the high tide at 9:09 p.m. Sunday on the bay side (Ninth Street Bridge) of Ocean City.