Questions swirl over compensation package

Stewart Dobson Editor (Oct. 3, 2024) A discussion Sept. 24 between local commercial fishing operators and representatives of the state Department of Natural Resources about how U.S. Wind intends to co...

BOEM: No plans for turbines 3 ½ miles out

Officials maintain feedback will be vetted before future decisions made on leases Bethany Hooper Associate Editor (Oct. 3, 2024) Hundreds of community members, joined by local and state representative...

Letter To The Editor: Body armor serves all police officers well even if safe place

Body armor serves all police officers well even if safe place Editor, Your editorial of Sept. 27 concerning the need for OP Police to have body armor (bulletproof vests) is spot on.  To paraphrase yo...

Letter To The Editor: Weigh school board votes  carefully since a lot at stake

Weigh school board votes  carefully since a lot at stake Editor, We’ve all heard the expression “Be careful what you wish for – you just might get it!” This has come across my mind a few ...

Bayside Gazette Editorial 10/3/2024: Low voter turnouts don’t make sense

Low voter turnouts don’t make sense Congratulations to District 3 Council member Shaneka Nichols, who won reelection walking away Tuesday by garnering 62 votes to her opponent’s 4. But wait, 62 to...

Worcester County approves $40K quote to rebuild Bishopville Park pavilion

Worcester County officials have approved a $40,000 quote to repair the Bishopville Park pavilion, which was brought down in a May storm. By Bethany Hooper, Associate Editor County officials last week...

Berlin chamber planning two new events for ‘25

The Berlin Chamber of Commerce’s 2025 event schedule is set, with a new concert series and a chili and chili pepper day added to the regular list of offerings. By Tara Fischer, Staff Writer The sch...

Proposed Berlin Community Center undergoing feasibility study

The proposed Berlin Community Center off Flower Street is set to undergo a feasibility study following approval from members of the Town Council this week. By Tara Fischer, Staff Writer The proposed ...

Ocean Pines police secures $61K in state grants

The Ocean Pines Association Police Department will bolster community safety efforts through a series of state grants, including $35,000 for body cameras. By Tara Fischer, Staff Writer The Ocean Pines...

Bayside Gazette Editorial 9/26/2024: Body armor in Pines becomes essential

Body armor in Pines becomes essential Not that they shouldn’t have it, but you have to wonder what the world’s coming to when the police officers in one of the quietest, most peaceful communities ...