Wallace outlines vision for local schools as new superintendent

Tara Fischer Staff Writer Annette Wallace was announced as the next superintendent of Worcester County Public Schools last week, replacing predecessor Lou Taylor. The appointment marks Wallace as the ...

Bunting, Bertino explain opposition to across-the-board hike

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer Opposing a proposed sewer and water fund budget that would increase quarterly utility rates remains the priority of Ocean Pines and its Worcester County representatives, w...

Berlin looks to secure vac truck before tariffs

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer Berlin will issue a purchase order this week for a new vacuum truck to avoid anticipated price hikes due to steep tariffs to be implemented by the Trump Administration. At...

Decent Flounder Bite

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MOy0l1xRpZUWe had some wind to contend with this morning, but this afternoon it had dropped out nicely and this evening it very pleasant on the bay.  I got out on ...

5/02/2025 Gazette Editorial: Water, sewer rates another fine mess

Water, sewer rates another fine mess It’s another fine mess the Worcester County Commissioners have gotten themselves into, and now they have little choice but to make another mess getting out of it...

Paula H. Lynch

Paula H. Lynch Berlin Paula H. Lynch, wife, mother and notable local resident, passed away unexpectedly at the age of 89 on Friday, April 25, 2025, in Berlin. Born in Baltimore before making her way t...

John Joseph Urick

John Joseph Urick West Ocean City John Joseph Urick, known fondly to friends and family as John or Pop, passed away peacefully on April 26, 2025 in the home he built for his family in West Ocean City,...

David Edward McAllister

David Edward McAllister Ocean Pines David Edward McAllister, 80, of Ocean Pines, Maryland, passed away on Wednesday, April 23, 2025. Born and raised in the farming community of Laurel, Delaware, he wa...

Lynch remembered for Berlin’s 26 years of service; Councilman suggests naming new road at Heron Park after her

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer The Town of Berlin said goodbye to Paula Lynch this week, a retired, longtime councilwoman, who passed away after a brief illness at the age of 89 on Friday, April 25. Lyn...

And The Assateague Surf Has Been on Fire

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MOy0l1xRpZUIt was an absolutely beautiful day today!  Warm temperatures, light winds and not a cloud in the sky.  Kristen and I decided to do a little surf fi...