Bayside Gazette Editorial 10/24/2024: Voters, do your jobs and make it count

Voters, do your jobs and make it count Worcester County voters, in this end of the county at least, have the option of casting their ballots now instead of waiting until election day on Nov. 5. Whethe...

Letter To The Editor: Clearing the record on school misinformation

Clearing the record on school misinformation Editor, As Superintendent of Worcester County Public Schools, I feel it is necessary to address the rhetoric and misinformation about our schools that is c...

Letter To The Editor: The future of county’s schools at stake in election

The future of county’s schools at stake in election Editor, As the Worcester County Board of Education election approaches, it’s crucial to focus on what’s best for our schools. Re-electing expe...

Protected land’s rezoning request approved by county; Part of 80-acre property can now be subdivided into ‘farm-ette’ lots as desired

Brian Shane Staff Writer A local couple will be able build on their land after having successfully petitioned county leaders to rezone a portion of protected acreage. The move will allow property owne...

Berlin planning commission reviews Microtel’s revisions; No official action taken pending minor tweaks

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer While no formal action was taken, the Berlin Planning Commission and the Microtel Inn and Suites by Wyndham developers reached an agreement this week. On Wednesday, Oct. 9...

Planning continues for club’s 13th Holiday Craft Fair in Pines

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer The Ocean Pines-based Pine’eer Craft Club is set to host its 13th Annual Holiday Craft Fair next month. On Saturday, Nov. 2, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., the group will welcom...

Ocean Pines looks into night by pool for grownups; ‘Sunset and Cocktails’ would appeal to adults, not kids

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer The Ocean Pines Association is seeking legal advice on whether to approve or deny the Aquatics Advisory Committee’s proposed “Sunset and Cocktails” event which would...

Worcester’s literacy coordinator recognized

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer A Worcester County Public Schools literacy coordinator was honored earlier this year for effectively implementing reading and language arts instruction. Cassidy Hamborsky,...

Voters ask, what’s Question 1? Statewide ballot question aims to amend constitution to guarantee abortion rights

By Brian Shane Staff Writer Beginning when early voting opens Oct. 24, Maryland voters will decide this Election Day whether to enshrine abortion rights into the state constitution. If approved, the b...

West OC dispensary will relocate to former Rite Aid on Route 50

Brian Shane Staff Writer West Ocean City could end up with the state’s largest cannabis dispensary, in terms of square footage, after Hi Tide completes a move into a former retail pharmacy space alo...